Thread: Move from Evolution to Thunderbird
just changed evolution thunderbird 3.1.10. , wanted share steps taken.
platform: ubuntu 11.04 64-bit, desktop.
step 1.
- backup evolution: alt-f, backup evolution settings...
- install thunderbird ubuntu sotware center , setup thunderbird mail account information. close thunderbird, after checking whether sending , receiving works.
step 2.
open evolution , move sub-folders (dragging them) highest level. before going next step make sure no sub-folders exist more. close evolution.
step 3.
- open nautilus.
- assure in /home/yourname folder.
- press control-h, see hidden folders , files below own folders, example: .aptitude
- move /home/yourname/.local/share/evolution/mail/local/inbox.sbd
- press f3. opens panel in nautilus.
- in panel goto /home/yourname/thunderbird/xxxxxxx.default/mail/servername
servername can find in thunderbird account settings (alt-e, a), go server settings. here see servername.
step 4.
copy "mailbox file" files evolution "inbox.sbd" folder thunderbird "servername" folder. do not copy other files xxx.cmeta, xxx.ibec.index, xxx.ibex.index.data etc.
that's all.
open thunderbird , should find evolution mail in folders. dragging folders can recreate evolution subfolder structure.
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thanks providing useful info , helped me move on thunderbird
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