On most distros installations, there is a package “laptop-mode” tools included.
The package is meant to ensure power saving features on laptops.
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Running Linux on laptops not battery efficient? Check again!
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010WAMMU & GAMMU to manage Nokia, Erricson, Siemens and other mobile phones
Monday, September 7th, 2009This round, we are going to introduce a little known application that compliments the cellphone.
For all users, this application allows the linux OS to integrate their use of the cellphone with linux.
GAMMU, and it’s GUI version aka WAMMU, allows the linux user to to connect to their cellphones from their linux desktop/laptop to do the following functions:
Wammu
- Backup and synchronize contacts
- Backup and synchronize SMS/MMS
- Backup and synchronize calendar
- Backup and synchronize pictures/files
- Backup and synchronize todo list/notes
- Send out SMS/MMS from desktop to single/multiple recipients
- Make and receive phone calls
Connectivity can be via wired usb/serial connections or via bluetooth connectivity.
More information and supported phone list below:
- Official GAMMU Site
- Official WAMMU Site (GUI Wrapper for GAMMU )
Suggested reading list below
Gammu/Wammu is available on the following platforms
