Hi all.

I would like to backup N900's address book to a file prior to a rsync to my desktop Linux box.

Using syncevolution or manually using the "backup" option of the address-book app is not an option for me.

This is that I found in my device using "ssh" and tweaking, but I'm not sure if this is the correct way:

-In dir /home/user/.osso-abook/db of the N900 is the database with contacts.
-The file addressbook.db seems to contain the relevant information.
-Copying this file to a Linux box and using the "file" command tells me that the "Berkeley DB" format is utiliced.
- The file could be copied, and data dumped for the backup, but format could change in the future. I think that is not a good idea to copy this file.

I decided another way:

-In /usr/bin/ there is an exec called "osso-addressbook-backup". This can be called to see available arguments.
-It seems that this app let to export/import contacts to vCard 3 format, for example:

osso-addressbook-backup --export=contactesmeus.txt

creates a file with contacts dumped in.

Somebody knows is this is a correct way or there is a better way?

Thanks,
Àngel





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That's probably the best way, yes - the main backup program on the N900 is using this to backup the address book anyway.

open_system_abook: Cannot open book

I get this no matter what I try with osso-addressbook-backup. What is the correct, working syntax for it?

Exactly as aperles said:

Ahh, it shouldn't be run as root... I know, I know.

My N900 got busted. I have "System backup" from RobbieThe1st and native backup of contacts on my computer.
I need to import addressbook.db to Mac Address Book or Bento, or whatever.

Anyone can help me?