Re: Syncing a Treo 680

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> From: [email protected] 
> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf 
> Of [email protected]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:42 PM
> To: [email protected]
> 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

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