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As said, it's seen like an USB drive by Ubuntu, but the system is designed to sync over the net. Most of the stuff don't need a computer, for example my contacts and phone numbers sync with my gmail and facebook account. Pics with picassa, Files with Dropbox, task with Remember the Milk, etc... I really only attach it to a computer to make backups when I do system updates (I own a HTC Magic with the latest Cyanogenmod RC). All the other syncing is done magically over the net. |
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I only tested with one model (Motorola Milestone, called "Droid" in the US). But as far as I know, this is true for every android phone. It actually syncs very well. It is seen as a USB drive by the system, but Ubuntu finds it has pictures and music on it, and then you can access it through Rythmbox and F-Spot, and synchronize your music and photos with it very easily. |
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Android phones aren't like iPhones. They don't require a client running on your computer to sync, instead they tend to sync with online services over the air (via wifi or cell network). Having said that, there is a Dropbox client for Android that will sync your files without requiring you to plug your phone in. |
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Syncing over the net with google services is much more useful that by cabel. You can sync you calendar, contacts, tasks and much more with Ubuntu, Thunderbird and other apps. |
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