Tethering to a MacBook Pro

Hi Everyone,
A quick question: is anyone aware whether it is possible to tether a Verizon blackberry/treo to a MacBook Pro?
Thanks very much.
AHY

Upon re-reading this it did in fact mention Treo and I was in fact able to get this to work quite easily after upgrading to WM6 on the Treo. Life is good. If you still are looking for this info, shoot me a message and I'll help as much as I can.
Message was edited by: Blue Charvel

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