(bluetooth) cellphone as modem?

[David Abrahams]

David Abrahams <dave at boost-consulting.com> writes:

> I have a palm treo 650 that I can use with a windows laptop as a
> modem when there's no wifi signal around.  The phone stays in my bag;
> I connect to it with bluetooth from the laptop.  Can I do the same
> thing under Ubuntu?

I seem to be successful with that; I'm posting this through my phone.
I'll post a HOWTO if anyone is interested.

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Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com