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    How to send SMS using Kontact?

    Create an account at smsjoker (or something similar). Prices are ok and writing SMS at your PC just rocks.

    Load script “smsjoker-script” from kde-apps.org. Open Konsole and get root. Copy script to /usr/local/bin and make it executable:

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    Note that /usr/local/bin location varies among distributions. To get the exact path for your system, run echo `kde-config --prefix`/bin.


    # cp smsjoker-script /usr/local/bin/
    # chmod a+x /usr/local/bin/smsjoker-script
    

    Call up program as regular user once.

    $ smsjoker-script
    

    Now you will find a hidden file called “.smsjoker-script” in your home directory. Open this file with e.g. Kate and change parameters “OWN_NUMBER” and “PASSWORD”. Use values you have used when creating your account.

    Last step has to be done in Kontact. Open addressbook and select "Settings > Configure addressbook …”.

    Look for “SMS Text” and enter the following string:

    smsjoker-script "%N" "%F"
    

    Screenshot:

    Configure Kontact


    How to use this?

    Select a contact in your addressbook which includes mobile phone number and click on "SMS".

    Screenshot:

    Select SMS


    A small window appears. Please enter your message.

    Screenshot:

    Enter your Message


    After clicking on "Send” your SMS is send.

    Another small passive window appears and informs you about the delivery status and account balance.