From the desk (and BlackBerry) of Keith Parnell

One of the great things about having been a blogger for over eight years is being able to see how topics and waves have changed over time.

Below are the top 10 most popular posts from my blog from 2009.

1. Barry - BlackBerry Tether & Synchronization for Linux
2. PocketCop & BlackBerry - Quick Information in the Hands of Law Enforcement on the Street
3. Who has the best 3G coverage in most US large metro areas?
4. Twitter Makes Sense for Me Now
5. Try Reading the Rules Shankopotamus
6. What if it were you hanging up on this wall?
7. Clapton / Winwood Tour
8. Top 10 Ad Spenders in 2008
9. Be a Penny Picker Upper
10. Ever wonder how a roadway tunnel is built underwater?

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Listening to Running on Faith by Eric Clapton.

Ever wanted to tether your Linux notebook to your BlackBerry? Well, now you can.

Barry is an open source application that allows you to tether your Linux machine to your BlackBerry for Internet access, to sychronize data, backup and restore, and program management.

Here is a list of Barry’s possibilities from their website:

• Charge your Blackberry’s battery from your USB port.
• Retrieve Address Book, Email, Calendar, Service Book, Memos, Tasks, PIN Messages, Saved Email, and Folders.
• Export Address Book contacts in text or LDAP LDIF format.
• Make full data backups and restores of your device using a GUI.
• Synchronize contacts and calendar items using the OpenSync framework.
• Use the Blackberry as a modem.

To download Barry to your Linux machine, click here.