Archives for: September 2009, 28
things i wish i would not waste time on ...
By basd on Sep 28, 2009 | In kde4, linux, tethered blackberry | Send feedback »
So, if I have a gui-based dialog for tethering the blackberry via bluetooth, why can't I have one for tethering via USB cable?
Given enough time-wasting and useless research, it is possible:
#!/bin/bash
# launch startup
#
pppd call barry-verizon &… more »
so, you would think ...
By basd on Sep 28, 2009 | In linux, opensuse, tethered blackberry | Send feedback »
Now having a [more] satisfactory bluetooth to blackberry connection, it seemed to me that I should be able to make the precise same connection via USB cable. But noooo.
After all, step 1 is activate rfcomm0, step two is "use kppp with modem /dev/rfco… more »
waayyy cool[er]
By basd on Sep 28, 2009 | In kde4, linux, tethered blackberry | Send feedback »
Okay, so I wanted to reduce the number of steps to launch the Blackberry tethered connection and also reduce screen clutter.
I came up with this:
kdesu rfcomm connect 0 &
kdialog --title "Bluetooth to Blackberry" --yesno "rfcomm up?" 6 25
if… more »
fixing the linux - blackberry connection
By basd on Sep 28, 2009 | In kde4, linux, opensuse, tethered blackberry | Send feedback »
I wanted to get my blackberry working in Linux on the Gateway LT3103u; and then I wanted to get it working via bluetooth.In that order, since I have had the Tour working via USB and "Barry" on my Sony laptop, but not via bluetooth.
On the one hand, a… more »