Linux Users who use Blackberry, Good news!!

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Hey Linux Users!,

We have good news for tethering Blackberry to Linux!!!

Two softwares that you can download and compiles called "Barry" and "Blackberry for Puppy".

I have PuppyLinux 4.2 (recently downloaded) and use it as a LiveCD on my old Dell laptop. I was testing Wireless USB adapter, Belkin F5D7050 v 1.00 (RL2500 chipset) and Rokman G (ZyDAS chipset). Both works nicely on Puppy Linux.

Then it popped in my mind, Is there a way to tether Blackberry to Puppy Linux !?? So I googled and found it, YES!! Blackberry for Puppy! So I downloaded and compiled using ".pup" with ease while on live cd and then reboot the X Window (Don't reboot the PC or Laptop itself!!). Bingo! I check "start--Network--Blackberry " I plugged my Sprint Blackberry Curve to USB and PuppyLinux detected flashdrive from my Blackberry. Then I navigate "Start--Network--Blackberry" and the pop up terminal window scrolled automatically detecting Sprint's Cellular service. It asked me if there are Password. I clicked "NO" and proceed. My Curve show "Modem in use" on top of its screen.. I ran Seamonkey browser and it works!!!

NEEATOO!! Now that Linux users can tether their Blackberry to Linux Base Netbook or old laptops or desktops running on Puppylinux or Ubuntu using Barry.

Here's the link

Ubuntu or any Debian base Linux --> https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/barry/0.14-2ubuntu2

Here's another link with instruction and download--> http://www.netdirect.ca/software/packages/barry/

There are other Distros use Barry too. but compiling methods are bit different.

PuppyLinux users ---> blackberry puppy linux download - Google Search

(My apology that I couldn't log in www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=20194 where I found and download ".pup" file for quick compiling. I guess their server was down for service.

So I sure hope that you'll enjoy newfound use for your Blackberry on Linux!!

One last thing... Those who own Blackberry Bold and Curve also newer Blackberries, Developer are trying to create new Tethering program for Linux. Sorry..

Catty :cool:
 
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The Highlander said:
Screenshooting?
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I checked website but not much of it (doesn't show much pix what I wished for). I am thinking about doing a video on Youtube then post it. So that you and others can see how it works. Bear with me, I'm busy today. Maybe will do weekend if I can.

I finally downloaded Blackberry for Puppy file from website! and will copy it to flashdrive (my blackberry's flashdrive for convenience purpose cuz Linux detects it as a flashdrive when plugged in). I will do that on LiveCD like I did yesterday. --> here's link http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=20194 <-- this website is slow loading up just FYI

As for Barry, I haven't tried that but will read instruction on how to do it. There's link of instructions that I left above for Ubuntu and several Linux Distro. Here's link --> http://www.netdirect.ca/software/packages/barry/

Interesting that they haven't developed one for Apple!!?? Only Doz and Tux already have it. That would make Apple lover go :pissed: :lol: I wonder are there an Apple programmer doing their job to get Blackberry to connect to Apple for internet??

Catty
 
purplecatty said:
I checked website but not much of it (doesn't show much pix what I wished for). I am thinking about doing a video on Youtube then post it. So that you and others can see how it works. Bear with me, I'm busy today. Maybe will do weekend if I can.

I finally downloaded Blackberry for Puppy file from website! and will copy it to flashdrive (my blackberry's flashdrive for convenience purpose cuz Linux detects it as a flashdrive when plugged in). I will do that on LiveCD like I did yesterday. --> here's link Puppy Linux Discussion Forum :: View topic - XmBlackBerry --- Blackberry cell phone utility & modem <-- this website is slow loading up just FYI

As for Barry, I haven't tried that but will read instruction on how to do it. There's link of instructions that I left above for Ubuntu and several Linux Distro. Here's link --> Net Direct :: Open Solutions

Interesting that they haven't developed one for Apple!!?? Only Doz and Tux already have it. That would make Apple lover go :pissed: :lol: I wonder are there an Apple programmer doing their job to get Blackberry to connect to Apple for internet??

Catty
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Dude! My BB can connection to my apple thru bluetooth for modem and work great. In fact, Sam Dunn did to his Nokia for bluetooth modem in around 4 years ago. Nothing to news. :)
 
The Highlander said:
Dude! My BB can connection to my apple thru bluetooth for modem and work great. In fact, Sam Dunn did to his Nokia for bluetooth modem in around 4 years ago. Nothing to news. :)
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Sound like I didn't dig in deep enough. I tried few wordings on tethering bb to apple. I appreciate to hear that it's already developed for Apple.

I would want to use Apple to tether to my BB if I happen to have Apple in the future.

I just made a video of installing software and tethering bb to Puppy. I'm done and check my video! My video is funny. I was doing one hand on laptop and other hand on camera :rofl:

I saved Blackberry-modem.pet file in Curve's 8gb Micro SDHC card so it would be easier for me to install it on the spot rather than a hassle to download or scramble for USB flashdrive.. Real timesaver and is a must for travel. Files are very small.

Laptop is running on LiveCD Puppy, no hard drive.. It is waiting for it's new donor, SDHC to IDE 44 pin adapter from Hong Kong along with 8GB Class 6 Turbo SDHC 150x speed memory card... (I will be posting thread on Computer forum soon.)

--->> [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df5oFyWmyGc[/ame]

Catty :cool: :thumb:
 
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So cool!

Good job!

I think Linux is last one that finally use tethering. Windows and OSX already there for long times ago.
 
purplecatty said:
:bump: Check my video above!!!

Catty
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lllllloooooooollllllllll your POOR MAN'S CAPTIONING = EPIC LAUGH! :laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

btw - when tethering, don't you have to pay for tether service?
 
Jiro said:
lllllloooooooollllllllll your POOR MAN'S CAPTIONING = EPIC LAUGH! :laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

btw - when tethering, don't you have to pay for tether service?
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:rofl:

Nah, I didn't have to pay cuz I'm under Sprint Relay plan, free PAM (Phone As Modem) included in Data only plan. But it's 5GB cap. Can't use Youtube.com often. Sprint Relay

Catty
 
The Highlander said:
So cool!

Good job!

I think Linux is last one that finally use tethering. Windows and OSX already there for long times ago.
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Yes, Linux was last to have it. Guy name Barry built the program two years ago. Then PuppyLinux developer created their own program. Glad it was easy to install and ready to use. I noticed PuppyLinux is an excellent for mobile networking on old laptops. Ubuntu and any distros that use on newer pc or laptop uses Barry. I planned to download and install Barry. I sure hope that there is a .deb file for me to install on Ubuntu quickly.

I already have two files, Blackberry-modem.pet and Xberry.targz in my BB Curve's flashmemory so it would be easy for me to install on any Linux distro.

Catty
 
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