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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