[X-Unix] cellphone-ibook communication

[Warren Pollans]

bitpim (bitpim.sourceforge.net) did exactly what I needed - there are versions available for macOSX, linux, and windows.  It works fine on my ibook (OSX.2.8) - there's also a panther version

On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 13:02:28 -0800
Frank Flynn <frank at declan.com> wrote:

> Sadly there doesn't seem to be any software that will "just work" (like
> iSync).  Even the vendor says that syncing software "is coming" and they
> probably mean syncing software for the PC.
> 
> Still if you're adventurous you can try.  Get the cable, then see if you can
> get any kind of documentation on your phone.  You might have better luck if
> your phone has an infra-red port getting one of those readers.
> 
> The problem is the cable could cost you $50.  And then you have to write
> some code to make it work (not for the faint of heart).
> 
> If you want something easy (and it's time to upgrade your phone anyway) get
> a new one that iSync supports (and don't forget a bluetooth adaptor for your
> Mac) and you're set.
> 
> Good Luck,
> Frank
> 
> On 3/23/04 8:53 AM, "Mac OS X Unix" <X-Unix at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > 
> > Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 11:28:14 -0500
> > From: Warren Pollans <warren at meyer-pollans.net>
> > Subject: [X-Unix] cellphone-ibook communication
> > Message-Id: <20040322112814.3778105b at localhost.localdomain>
> > 
> > Hello,
> > 
> > I'd like to learn about cellphone (sanyo 4900) ibook communication - via
> > usb-cellphone cable.  I want to learn how this works so I can backup the
> > phonebook on my phone to my ibook.  Any ideas/suggestions about where to
> > start?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Warren
> > 
> > ------------------------------
> 
> 
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> Frank Flynn
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> 
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