If you don't trust iTunes or if you just don't use it, you still need a method of backing up your contacts and calendar. Using the following method, you can quickly create a back-up. You will need something like
WinSCP to create your back-ups since this requires SSH'ing into your iPhone.
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If you are going to get one, IMHO i prefer to wait for the 3G
Apple iPad to go on sale April 3rd in the U.S.
nsandymary on 03-06-2010