How To Install mkgmap on Kali Linux

In this tutorial we learn how to install mkgmap on Kali Linux. mkgmap is Generate Garmin maps from OpenStreetMap data

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install mkgmap on Kali Linux.

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 Kali Linux. 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 on Kali Linux first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Kali Linux. 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 Kali Linux

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 Kali Linux, we can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove mkgmap

Remove mkgmap Configurations and Data

To remove mkgmap configuration and data from Kali Linux 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 Kali Linux using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.