evolution + maildir (OT)

Lyvim Xaphir knightmerc at yahoo.com
Sun Nov 5 03:56:27 UTC 2006


On Sun, 2006-11-05 at 02:05 +0100, Michal Janda wrote:
> 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
> 

I just did this, that is correct.

LX
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