Garmin GPS USB Setup in OpenSUSE

Keywords: garmin usb openSUSE
Versions: OpenSUSE 11.4, OpenSUSE 12.2

Step 1: Fix permissions

For versions up to 12.1:

Add file /etc/udev/rules.d/51-garmin.rules containing this line:

SYSFS{idVendor}=="091e", SYSFS{idProduct}=="0003", MODE="0666"

For versions starting 12.2:

Add file /etc/udev/rules.d/51-garmin.rules containing this line:

ATTR{idVendor}=="091e", ATTR{idProduct}=="0003", MODE="0666"

Step 2: Disable dummy device

Edit file /etc/modprobe.d/50-blacklist.conf and add this line at the end:

blacklist garmin_gps

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