Introduction

One of the first things to hit a new Linux user is partitioning of the hard drive. If you haven’t yet, you need to check out my Intro to the Linux file system for an overview of each of the important directories. Read the rest of this entry »

Introduction

If you’ve ever wondered what the deal was with the Linux file structure, I suggest you take a look at the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard. It is considered a guideline to the Linux filesystem. We’re gonna hit the high points here, and try to figure out how this hierarchy fits into your daily Linux life.
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A Linux desktop doesn’t belong in the office? Poppycock!!! We still use that word right? Here are 5 cross platform apps that are bridging the gaps between Linux and Windows.
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Introduction

Fedora is a completely open Linux distribution. It’s policy is to not include any non-free or proprietary software with the distribution. This happens to include MP3, and WMV codecs, as well as many others. The open source codecs are actually better to use (flac for example), but not as popular. Sound familiar?
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Note:To use this procedure in other versions of Fedora, simply change the release number in the url of the rpm -Uhv statement.

Introduction

From Livna:

rpm.livna.org provides many useful packages that can not be distributed in Fedora (previously known as Fedora Core and Extras) for one reason or another, including multimedia applications such as xine and VideoLanClient, and video drivers for ATI and Nvidia cards……

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I wanted to be able to synchronize my W810i without being root. I used a udev rule to allow permissions. After plugging in my mobile, running the lsusb command yielded that the phone was at Bus 005 Device 010.
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Note:This howto will possibly miss some steps or information. I am writing it based on recollection. If you have advice or additions, please let me know. If you have problems, I may be able to help you out.

Overview

Introduction
Download and Install
Configure
Sync

Introduction

Sony Ericsson mobiles phones use a specification called SyncML to synchronize personal data. This turns out to be quite simple using a synchronization framework called OpenSync, some OpenSync plugins, and a GUI for OpenSync called MultiSync.

OpenSync is a synchronization framework that is platform and distribution independent. It consists of a powerful sync-engine and several plugins that can be used to connect to devices.

OpenSync is only a library. That means, it has no user interface, and even has no device interface. It simply has an API that is used by MultiSync (the user interface) and the plugins (the device interface).

This will be in particular about the Sony Ericsson W810i and Fedora 7, though not limited to.

Note: I will be using a usb cable instead of bluetooth. The phone should be recognized as soon as it is plugged in. However, check here for instructions on how to use udev rules to give proper permissions. Otherwise, you must sync as root.
Warning: I’m not responsible for any loss of data. Please perform a backup of all personal data on both devices. I can’t promise that this works for you, but it worked for me.
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