[HoppaLong]

It's easy enough to find USB adapter cables for almost any mobile phone.
Is there an app compatible with 98SE for backing up cell phone contacts,
settings, etc? If it exists, it's probably an open source app. I can't find
anything.

[jaclaz]

HoppaLong, on 25 November 2011 - 02:18 AM, said:

It's easy enough to find USB adapter cables for almost any mobile phone.
Is there an app compatible with 98SE for backing up cell phone contacts,
settings, etc? If it exists, it's probably an open source app. I can't find
anything.

You mean this:
http://bitpim.org/
BUT running on 98 AND "universal"?

jaclaz

[HoppaLong]

I use a Samsung and Kyocera mobile phone.

While googling for open source apps, I found BitPim too.
Scroll down the page and you'll see downloads for Windows
2k/XP/Vista/7.

That's the problem. I don't think there is an app compatible
with older systems like 98SE.

A command line app that runs from a floppy or stick would be
ok with me.

Thank you, jaclaz.

[loblo]

HoppaLong, on 26 November 2011 - 12:55 AM, said:

While googling for open source apps, I found BitPim too.
Scroll down the page and you'll see downloads for Windows
2k/XP/Vista/7.

That's the problem. I don't think there is an app compatible
with older systems like 98SE.

If you'd try to run bitpim on your machine you'll notice that it does actually run and itt doesn't even require KernelEx.

[Multibooter]

HoppaLong, on 25 November 2011 - 02:18 AM, said:

Is there an app compatible with 98SE for backing up cell phone contacts,settings, etc?

Maybe a SIM card reader helps, http://www.msfn.org/...for-windows-98/

The MSI SIM Card Editor v4.0, which is on the mini-CD of the MSI StarReader mini II, requires WinXP or Win2000 according to the user manual, but the software installed Ok under Win98. I have not tested this software, only installed it under Win98. There may be a chance that it runs Ok under Win98 because the card reader comes with a manufacturer-provided Win98 driver.

[jaclaz]

loblo, on 26 November 2011 - 04:49 AM, said:

If you'd try to run bitpim on your machine you'll notice that it does actually run and itt doesn't even require KernelEx.

@HoppaLong

Ray Bradbury said:

Life is "trying things to see if they work".

jaclaz

[HoppaLong]

The two mobile phones I'm using right now are not on the BitPim
list of supported phones.

I consider myself an advanced (sometimes expert) level computer
user. Open source apps can be great, but they assume the user
already has comprehensive knowledge of a particular subject. In
this case, cell phones. I'm sure I would do the same if I developed
an open source app. Creating an extensive "hand holding" help file
takes forever. I've tried, and it's a real nightmare!

I read tons of science fiction when I was kid. My favorite authors
were the "old guys" like Bradbury, Heinlein, Clarke, etc. For some
reason, I hate seeing the fiction I read many years ago on the little
(TV) or big (Movie) screen. It always stinks.

I really do appreciate all your replies. Thanks guys.

This post has been edited by HoppaLong: 27 November 2011 - 07:23 PM