Manage BlackBerry on Linux Using LinBerry

LinBerry is an application developed as an alternative of RIM's Desktop Manager. This applications offers the possibility to manage BlackBerry devices on Linux. What LinBerry can do?

• Perform Backups
You can make a backup of your device, and restore your data later.
• Manage contacts
LinBerry allows you to manage your contacts, editing all the options you can find on your device.
• Installing and uninstalling applications
Now you can install and uninstall applications on BlackBerry easily.
• Connect to the Internet using your BlackBerry as a modem
Connect to the world using your device as a modem. It's simple.

LinBerry is in alpha state, it needs many fixes and improvements for a final state. What is expected in future release of LinBerry?

• Upgrade the OS of the device
• Make Wipe (memory reset) device
• Sync with Evolution and / or Thuntherbird Ligthning
• Multilingual support beginning with the English language
• And much more!

Install LinBerry on Ubuntu
Please download its *.deb installer here (Spanish website), once downloaded simply extract the archive until you get the *.deb files and type the following command to install them:

• sudo dpkg -i *.deb

BlackBerry series currently tested with LinBerry:

• Blackberry Gemini 8520
• Javelin 8900
• Bold 9000
• Bold 9650
• Curve 8310

But it's expected to work with major BlackBerry devices.

Use at your own risk!