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Debian Linux Bluetooth Packages

Debian 4.0 (Etch) install the following packages:

   # aptitude install bluez-gnome bluez-utils

Bluez Utils

Scan

   $ hcitool scan

Information

   $ hcitool info DEVICE

e.g.

   $ hcitool info AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA

List Folders

   $ obexftp -b DEVICE -l
   $ obexftp -b DEVICE -c FOLDER -l SUB-FOLDER

Fetch File

   $ obexftp -b DEVICE -c FOLDER -g FILE

Push File

   $ obexftp -b DEVICE -c FOLDER -p /PATH/TO/LOCAL/FILE

Bluetooth Modem

• http://www.lynchconsulting.com.au/blog/index.cfm/2006/12/11/Nokia-N73-Bluetooth-modem-with-Ubuntu-Linux-Howto
• http://www.howtoforge.com/linux_internet_access_gprs_edge_via_bluetooth_gsm_phone
• http://javier.rodriguez.org.mx/index.php/2008/09/28/howto-use-your-nokia-n95-cellphone-as-a-bluetooth-modem-for-linux
• http://tekguru.wordpress.com/2008/01/19/howto-airtel-gprs-on-linux-via-bluetooth/

Resources

• HOWTO/BluetoothMouse - Debian Wiki
• Bluetooth host-to-host HOWTO

Related Topics: GprsModem, CellPhoneHints, ThinkPadBlueTooth

-- Frank Dean - 20 Jul 2008

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