Request for advice: Syncing N900 with Evolution alternative
Hello all,
I would like to ask for some advice. Recently got the N900 and I am very happy with the machine, albeit slightly disappointed as well. Hence the request. The problem I have is I work with Open Office and Evolution. All my mails, all my contacts, everything is in there. Apperantly, there seems to be no way of syncing my N900 without setting up a webserver and the like. Online accounts, well, just not my type of thing. I don't like to put my sensitivities out in the "open". That is not what I want, so my question is: What email app could I be using in order to be able to use the calendar from my phone and sync it with whatever email app that runs under linux? In short: I would like to be able to sync my calendar and addresses, without having to use a webserver or online service. So far I am loving this machine, it is everything I could have wanted and more. But like I said, not being able to sync is a bit of a bummer. Kind regards, Anthonie |
Re: Request for advice: Syncing N900 with Evolution alternative
Could you explain what happend when you tested SyncEvolution? I do not use it my self.. but i could take it for a test run when i get home. (using Ubuntu 10.10)
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Re: Request for advice: Syncing N900 with Evolution alternative
Yes. Right now I am not near the laptop but will be in an hour or so. I'll explain/elaborate on what works and what not. Thanks for the reaction!
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Re: Request for advice: Syncing N900 with Evolution alternative
Looking forward to it.. will be at work for a couple of more hours though.
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Re: Request for advice: Syncing N900 with Evolution alternative
For me the evening would be better too! ;)
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Re: Request for advice: Syncing N900 with Evolution alternative
AFAIK current syncevolution on desktop can act as a server and has recently implemented mobile phone-sync. Never tried it, though.
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Re: Request for advice: Syncing N900 with Evolution alternative
Thanks borghal, I was not aware of a new version.
This new version seems better than the 0.92 that I could only get to recognize my device once. So far it is not working, but at least there seems to be communication. I paste the results below /home/anthonie/.cache/syncevolution/nokia_+n900-2010-08-16-15-45 +---------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|-CON-+ | | LOCAL | REMOTE | FLI | | Source | NEW | MOD | DEL | ERR | NEW | MOD | DEL | ERR | CTS | +---------------+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+ | calendar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +---------------+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+ | todo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +---------------+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+ | start Mon Aug 16 15:45:13 2010, duration 0:04min | | external transport failure (local, status 20043) | +---------------+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+ First ERROR encountered: ObexTransprotAgent: Underlying transport error /home/anthonie/.cache/syncevolution/nokia_+n900-2010-08-16-15-45-a +---------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|-CON-+ | | LOCAL | REMOTE | FLI | | Source | NEW | MOD | DEL | ERR | NEW | MOD | DEL | ERR | CTS | +---------------+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+ | addressbook | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +---------------+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+ | start Mon Aug 16 15:45:45 2010, duration 0:04min | | external transport failure (local, status 20043) | +---------------+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+ First ERROR encountered: ObexTransprotAgent: Underlying transport error I am now reading up on the message board of syncevolution to see if I can sort it out. Already having visions of great, greater celebrations as this is one of the few things I have problems with concerning my n900. Thanks again, to both of you borghal and AlMehdi as I had already given up on this or at least put it on the long-term task list (which than would have to be synced with my evolution :D) ! |
Re: Request for advice: Syncing N900 with Evolution alternative
BTW AlMehdi,
The previous try was based on the thread below as it followed the same steps as I used ages ago with a SE770i phone that I had and was somewhat troublesome to get working, but did work in the end. http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=40278 |
Re: Request for advice: Syncing N900 with Evolution alternative
I think just running a local instance of funambol is way easier.
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Re: Request for advice: Syncing N900 with Evolution alternative
I think i have taken me on too much of deep water. I installed it and where going to set it up.. but then realized that it will need some configuration. As i have never done this before and lack in knowledge i think it would be wise to quit.
I am sorry if i got your hopes up. I do not think it is impossible.. but i think someone with better understanding of this things could help you better. |
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