MyDrive Connect for Linux / Ubuntu

petegabon
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How can I download and install MyDrive Connect on my computer which runs on Linux/Ubuntu?
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@petegabon
MyDrive Connect only runs in a Windows or MacOS environment
Some have found that it will run under a 'Wine' emulation0 -
No one has found a solution , also not with the "Wine Emulation" as far as I know1
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Too stupid from TomTom not to find a solution for this problem1
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TomTom don't have a version of MyDrive Connect for Linux unfortunately.
Your best options (in increasing order of trickiness) are:- Buy a cheap laptop to install Windows on for the sole purpose of running MyDrive
- Get hold of a Windows 10 image and dual boot, ideally on a separate hard drive, and install MyDrive on that
- Install VirtualBox and create a Windows VM to install MyDrive on
- Wrestle with Wine to get it running on that
Oh... one other option (which I suspect is TomTom's favourite) - buy a new wifi-enabled Go. These hook directly to your wifi network for updates, completely removing the need for MyDrive Connect.2 -
Thanks, I will try some0
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Hi,
I could not succeed in installing "MyDrive Connect" work on Debian ( Ubuntu, Kubuntu ) using Wine - thru PlayOnLinux (despite versions of Visual C++ and dotNet were installed )...
As my Windows 7 will end soon (14/01/2020) and upgrading to windows 10 needs to buy a new computer (mine works very well), then I decided to write to TomTom teams (using a contact form);
their reply seems very positive for a Linux version in the very next future; I quote it :I understand that you wish to know about the availability of the mydrive connect software on your Linux computer.
I completely understand your attachment and inclination towards linux OS.
However, we only support Windows and MacOS as of now.
Hence, in order to use the software, you can use a different computer of any neighbour or relative.
I understand that it is not economical to change computers just for our software.
Hence, I will certainly forward your feedback to our technical team who will take note of your issue and certainly come up with options for you in the future.
So I invite people who needs "MyDrive Connect" on Linux to ask it directely to TomTom team ( create your account and go to https://uk.support.tomtom.com/app/contact )
Bye
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