Extract SMS and contacts from Backup File

Dear all,
I had my Nokia N80 mobile phone stolen, and the only thing that I have to restore my data is the nbu backup file ( generated by Nokia Ovi Suite).
Please, Does somebody know how to extract/export my contacts and SMS (text messages) from nbu backup file?
I appreciate any help you can give me,
Thanks

Hi cjlim,
thanks a lot for helping
> There are some 3rd party applications which will open nbu files.
> The one I am familiar with is called Noki and it is available from nokisoft.com.
Please, Do you know any free/GNU solution?
I couldn't extract/export all data that I need using Noki due to the free edition limitations =/
Does Nokia Ovi Suite support reading and export user data from its backup file?
> if you are planning on replacing it with another Nokia
It is not the case, I am planning to buy an Android phone
thanks a lot,
Roger

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