How to configure my Nokia E63 as modem on Ubuntu 10.10

[BCMG76]

Hi guys, i am new to Linux and recently installed Ubuntu 10.10 dual boot with my Windows 7. All it's fine but i am unable to get my nokia e63 phone to work as a modem. I did follow their help page and did as they said but can't seem to get right. My other problem is with the music, everytime i want to play music even if its mp3 on this rhytmic music it always give errors why is that what must i do to get it to work?

 

[nic777]

Hi,

For the modem, how are you trying to connect? Via cable or bluetooth?

Via cable, it should just connect and detect automatically.

For bluetooth, I use a program called Blueman which is available in the Ubuntu Software Center (under Applications). Once installed, run the program and a new bluetooth icon will appear in status bar. Click on it and go to phone and say connect dial-up networking.

For your sound, it seems you don't have the mp3 libraries installed. Since mp3 is a licenced codec and can't be distributed in some countries, Ubuntu can't be default have it installed.

But no worries, you can install mp3 support but opening up in the terminal (Accessories->Terminal) and pasting this and pressing enter: sudo apt-get install ffmpeg libavcodec-extra-52

 

[BCMG76]

Hi Nic777, i am using a cable and thamks for the info i will try that.