evolution + maildir

[Aaron Konstam]

On Tue, 2006-10-31 at 15:56 +0000, Matt Davey wrote:
> 
> I say 'backend', but it's just a different 'server type' that you can
> select from within Evolution.
> 
> Go to edit->preferences and add a new mail account.  When you select
> the
> 'server type' you can choose from pop, imap, mbox, mh, maildir, and
> others.  If you select maildir you can then specify your maildir
> directory.
I still don't understand. I am using a pop server. What does it mean to
say I am using a maildir server?
-- 
Aaron Konstam <akonstam at sbcglobal.net>