Re: (OT) Looking for a linux-compatible smartphone.

[Philippe Andersson]

Pawel Kot wrote:
> > Connectivity-wise, I've seen obex mentionned on top of IR or Bluetooth.
> > Can you use it on top of a serial USB connection as well ? (my laptop
> > doesn't have bluetooth, and the 7700 also has USB).
>
>
> Well, I always use bluetooth usb dongle :-).
Any brand you would recommend for its Linux support ?

> I belive it works with the
> cable but I didn't test it. And I'm a bit afraid you'd have to modify
> Linux kernel sources (usb subsystem) to let the cable work.
Hummmm. Fiddling with the kernel wouldn't be my first choice.

> > Also, do you have any idea about the actual OS those phones run (i.e.
> > 7650 / 7700) ? If Symbian, are there known hooks that we can use ?
>
>
> I'm almost sure it is Symbian.
Ok. Always better than WinCE. If only Motorola could release their A760 
on the european market...

> > If all else fails, what kind of work would be involved in hacking
> > support for a new devices like that myself ? (I have some familiarity
>
>
> There are two ways to do it. Easier one (with the cable) sniff the working
> application communication. Other one is try and test approach: you prepare
> the frames by hand and see what the phone responses. It may corrupt the
> phone if you are not careful.
Ok.

Thanks a lot for all the info.

Cheers. Bye.

Ph. A.

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