How To Install mkgmap on Debian 10

Learn how to install mkgmap on Debian 10 with this tutorial. mkgmap is Generate Garmin maps from OpenStreetMap data

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install mkgmap on Debian 10.

What is mkgmap

mkgmap is:

This program converts OpenStreetMap data into a map that can be loaded onto compatible Garmin GPS units.

Main features:

  • Full control which OSM data is integrated into the map (style system)
  • Full control how POIs, streets and all other elements are displayed (TYP file compiler)
  • Full address search support
  • Routing support
  • Many options for fine control over the map creation process

There are three methods to install mkgmap on Debian 10. We can use apt-get, apt and aptitude. In the following sections we will describe each method. You can choose one of them.

Install mkgmap Using apt-get

Update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt database, We can install mkgmap using apt-get by running the following command:

sudo apt-get -y install mkgmap

Install mkgmap Using apt

Update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, We can install mkgmap using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install mkgmap

Install mkgmap Using aptitude

If you want to follow this method, you might need to install aptitude first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Debian. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating apt database, We can install mkgmap using aptitude by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install mkgmap

How To Uninstall mkgmap on Debian 10

To uninstall only the mkgmap package we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get remove mkgmap

Uninstall mkgmap And Its Dependencies

To uninstall mkgmap and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Debian 10, we can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove mkgmap

Remove mkgmap Configurations and Data

To remove mkgmap configuration and data from Debian 10 we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y purge mkgmap

Remove mkgmap configuration, data, and all of its dependencies

We can use the following command to remove mkgmap configurations, data and all of its dependencies, we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge mkgmap

Dependencies

mkgmap have the following dependencies:

References

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install mkgmap package on Debian 10 using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.