Broadcasting GPS on the local network

288 · Evertpot · May 3, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Summary
This blog post describes a personal solution for improving GPS accuracy on Linux systems after Mozilla discontinued its GPS service. The author details how to set up a local NMEA 0183 GPS server to emit accurate GPS coordinates, allowing multiple Linux machines on the same network to obtain precise location data without relying on external services. The post includes technical details on configuration and testing, alongside a GitHub link to the implementation.