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

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