Hi, We are using the Drupal SMS Framework in combination with Kannel for the SMS work we do.
And we do contribute http://drupal.org/node/641404 http://drupal.org/node/674896 There has also been work on Slingshot & Drupal http://developmentseed.org/blog/2010/feb/22/integrating-slingshotsms-managing- news -- rgds, Reinier Battenberg Director Mountbatten Ltd. +256 758 801 749 www.mountbatten.net On Tuesday 27 April 2010 17:50:16 you wrote: > Thx Reinier and Simon, > > Both options provide a really needed break. SlingshotSMS and FrontlineSMS > seem like the ideal options at the moment. I'll check them out and give you > an update. When this works out, a Lug or MoMoKla presentation wouldn't be > far off. > > The idea is to do a proof-of-concept for the use of mobiles to be used as a > tool for real-time communication and interaction with web apps. Imagine all > the uses, assistance to the illiterate, chatting ... :) (Did I hear someone > ask for local content?) > > PS: I would not mind if anyone would like to partner and take this to the > next level. Open Source products are encouraged. > > Reinier Battenberg writes: > > Both simons suggestion have that option. You could also check out > > slingshotSMS > > > >> Might be possible either with FrontlineSMS or Kannel? > >> > >> > >> > >> Simon Vass > >> Technical Manager > >> E-Tech Uganda Ltd > >> > >> http://www.etech.ug > >> Tel: +256 (0) 312260620 or (0) 312260621 > >> email: [email protected] > >> skype: e-techservicedesk > >> > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: [email protected] > >> To: "Linux Users Group Uganda" <[email protected]> > >> Sent: Monday, 26 April, 2010 11:13:36 PM > >> Subject: [LUG] [OT] SMS to csv / DB > >> > >> > >> Good day, > >> > >> > >> 'Ope you had a nice time, at MoMoKla. > >> > >> > >> Something's been botherin' me for a while now. Does anyone have a way of > >> automating the picking of SMS messages from a phone/SIM and then > >> sending them to a csv file or DB? The idea is to pick and store the > >> sender number and SMS details. > >> > >> > >> Sending an SMS via php/web (to a physical phone number) is ok as it goes > >> via e-mail to the provider’s SMS gateway. Is there a way to reverse > >> this process, via kannel, (or some other software) or do I have to > >> consider using a hacked modem and checking for the texts at given > >> intervals? > >> > >> > >> Pl'se free to contact me off-list, if the need arises. All ideas are > >> welcome. > >> > >> > >> PS: The cost of a third party bulk SMS Provider (like TrueAfrican), is > >> currently prohibitive. :) (DO they even offer such a service?) > >> > >> > >> FRANCIS. > _______________________________________________ LUG mailing list [email protected] http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug LUG is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ---------------------------------------
