Re: [FC3] How to get bluetooth to work?

From: Steve (bassix_at_gmail.com)
Date: 04/16/05

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    On 4/16/05, VB <vboyt@yahoo.com> wrote:
    >
    > I am running Gnome. I was thinking of installing
    > gnome-bluetooth but don't know if this will allow me
    > to use hcitool or if I would have to do all my
    > bluetooth related actions through gnome-bluetooth??
    >

    Hi VB,

    I'm relatively new still to linux and fedora, but this is what I've
    been able to do with my desktop and a bluetooth USB dongle, using
    gnome-bluetooth:

    1) usually I have to hotplug in the dongle (not a big surprise,
    sometimes need to do that in xp too).

    2) I have to set my bluetooth devices (cellphone and PDA) to be
    "visible"... still haven't figured out proper pairing yet. :-)

    3) in "System Tools - Bluetooth Manager" you should be able to now see
    your device(s).

    4) then click on "System Tools - Bluetooth File Sharing" (a little
    bluetooth icon should then appear on your gnome panel).

    5) now I can send any files from my computer to either device (by
    right-clicking on a file).

    I still haven't had time to figure out any more functions but this got
    me started and did what I initially needed to do. I hope maybe that
    helps.

    -Steve.

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