Return-Path: MIME-Version: 1.0 Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 07:47:51 -0700 Message-ID: References: <48336FD4.9040803@judebert.com> From: "Angus Ainslie" To: "BlueZ users" Subject: Re: [Bluez-users] Syncing a Treo 680 Reply-To: BlueZ users List-Id: BlueZ users List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Sender: bluez-users-bounces@lists.sourceforge.net Errors-To: bluez-users-bounces@lists.sourceforge.net > -----Original Message----- > From: bluez-users-bounces@lists.sourceforge.net > [mailto:bluez-users-bounces@lists.sourceforge.net] On Behalf > Of bluez-users.10.judebert@spamgourmet.com > Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:42 PM > To: bluez-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [Bluez-users] Syncing a Treo 680 > > Okay, I've read the Wiki. I've checked out multiple > different webpages. I've been subscribed to the mailing list > for weeks. I'm so confused I barely know where to start. > > All I want is to sync my Treo with my computer. > Specifically, I want to back up my data and install programs > -- I don't need Outlook functionality or even a list of my > appointments in a desktop application. Just backup and install. > > I read here that I shouldn't use dund, but the Wiki points me > to a webpage that points me to a tutorial that uses dund. > > I don't program in Python. Java, C/C++, PHP, and Perl, but > not Python. > I don't want to have to learn Python to sync my phone; I'm > busy supporting other Open Source projects and just don't > have the spare time. > > So, I will donate $20 via PayPal to anyone who can provide me > with step-by-step instructions allowing me to sync my Treo > 680 with my Debian Unstable computer through my Kensington > K33348 dongle using available packages and configuration > files. I will use this knowledge to create a page on/for the > wiki so other users can avoid the trouble. > > I understand the first step here is 'hcitool scan' and 'hciconfig'. > > $ sudo hcitool scan > Scanning ... (blue light flashes on my dongle) $ sudo hciconfig > hci0: Type: USB > BD Address: 00:19:15:5A:B8:FD ACL MTU: 1017:8 SCO MTU: 64:8 > UP RUNNING PSCAN ISCAN > RX bytes:694 acl:0 sco:0 events:25 errors:0 > TX bytes:353 acl:0 sco:0 commands:23 errors:0 > > Respectfully, > Judebert > Hi Judebert, There a howto on pilot-link's site. It not only allows you to backup/install. You could also sync to evolution or surf the web. The page is old but should still be valid for new devices. I use a similar setup to sync and surf on my Treo 650. http://howto.pilot-link.org/bluesync/ Angus ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2008. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Bluez-users mailing list Bluez-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bluez-users