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Is it possible to send 3g mobile broadband SMS in Ubuntu 10.1 netbook remix?

Asked by Mark Owen

In Windows operating systems 3g mobile broadband (HUAWEI 1550 dongle) installs a 'dashboard' which allows SMS to be sent and received. In Ubuntu 10.1 netbook remix, although connection to 3g is excellent, the 'dashboard' does not appear. Is there a way to send and receive 3g mobile broadband SMS in Ubuntu?

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Mark Owen (mark-owen-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#1

In the user guide, the software can be used by Windows and Mac users but there is no mention of Linux. Do I really need to reinstall Windows 7 to use this feature? I'd rather stick with UBUNTU if at all possible.

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Mark Owen (mark-owen-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#2

Solved the problem of sending SMS via the Huawei 1550 dongle (3G mobile broadband) by using Wammu in the Ubuntu Software Centre - the wizard recognised the USB modem and allowed me to send and receive text messages.
Pity that 3G do not provide the dashboard software for Linux.