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Syncing the iPhone 2.x with a Linux computer

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By: , IntoMobile
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 at 12:55 PM

Syncing the iPhone 2.x with a Linux computer

Although Apple’s iPhone 2.0 firmware update generally killed wireless syncing with Linux, efforts have been made to resurrect the functionality. As expected hackers won, allowing all Linux fans around the world to comfortably sync their iPhones with PCs.

Before you hop over to get all the details, you should know that a jailbroken device is required and so is the OpenSSH app (available through Cydia). Once that’s on place, follow all the steps provided on the Ubuntu Forums community.

From what I can tell, it’s not super easy, but then again not too hard for any die hard Linux fan. Here’s a link with all the details, step-by-step instructions and more. Good luck!

[Via: LifeHacker]

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Dusan Belic

Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

  • Richard

    Meh, it’s still a huge hassle. I tried for a while, but instead of struggling with it, I just sold my iPhone and picked up an unlocked G1. It used to be the case that when you bought an Apple product, it was the easiest one to use, but the iPhone has been nothing but a hassle. The G1 has been a lot easier to use, it has more actually useful applications available for it, and I can easily use it with Linux.