Get GPS location?

Question

I am trying to get the location of the user's computer, however this computer doesn't have any built-in GPS. Is this possible? I am using a Mac.

Try searching for something more like [gps from ip](https://www.google.com.au/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=gps%20from%20ip) — MadProgrammer, Apr 23 '15 at 05:23
possible duplicate of [Java library to get geo-code from ipaddress](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11298462/java-library-to-get-geo-code-from-ipaddress) — Keith Nicholas, Apr 23 '15 at 05:43
There are ways. Others mention obtaining it from IP. It can also be obtained by listening for base stations on the WiFi - several companies including Apple and Google have databases with locations of base stations. But there is no standard Java API for that either. — Erwin Bolwidt, Apr 23 '15 at 05:52

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 23 '15 at 05:27

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You can use the Google maps Geolocation API. However, the client browser/device must support it.

Here's the link to the standards documentation - http://dev.w3.org/geo/api/spec-source.html

answered Apr 23 '15 at 05:27

mbsingh

Unfortunately, those appear to be JavaScript. I am looking for Java, which won't work. However, I appreciate the answer! – Howard Stark Apr 23 '15 at 05:31
No problem. See if this helps then - http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1415851/best-way-to-get-geo-location-in-java – mbsingh Apr 23 '15 at 05:44

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