evolution + maildir (OT)

Michal Janda diskuse at jndm.net
Sun Nov 5 01:05:44 UTC 2006


Matt Davey napsal(a):

> 
> 1. Choose a name for a directory in which to store your mail folders.
>    Let's say /home/user/Mail.  Now, create a *FILE* with that name
>    (this is to workaround an evolution bug that forces us to select
>     a file when we should be selecting a directory).
> 2. In evolution, go to 'edit->preferences', and 'add' a mail account. 
> 3. Under the "Receiving Email" screen change the "Server type" to
>    "MH-format mail directories" (or maildir, I guess, if you prefer).
> 4. On the same panel, in the "Configuration" section, choose the file
>    you created in step 1.
> 5. Complete the rest of the setup.
> 6. Now exit evolution.
> 7. Delete the file you created, and create a *DIRECTORY* of the same
>    name.  Create at least one subdirectory, too.
> 8. Now restart evolution.  You should see your new account show up, and
>    be able to copy messages into the folder you created.

If I understand well I need to configure two accounts: one as you have 
described above and also pop account which will receive mail and then I 
will redirect incoming mail to the maildir account, am I right?

Michal




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