Written by Shady3D the 10 Oct 09 at 19:45.

the setup wizard will just take the username and password and thats it.

what will the wizard do is:
1. connect to Gmail using POP or IMAP
2. better address-book sync
3. auto connect with Google Calendar
4. auto connect with Google Tasks(i don't know if there is API available for that)

the setup wizard will just take the username and password and thats it. what will the wizard do is: 1. connect to Gmail using POP or IMAP 2. better address-book sync 3. auto connect with Google Calendar 4. auto connect with Google Tasks(i don't know if there is API available for that)

Written by ActionParsnip the 13 Oct 09 at 11:33.

Not too hard, could be a simple option on the initial startup screen.

Not too hard, could be a simple option on the initial startup screen.

Written by tmoc the 14 Oct 09 at 03:34.

Yes, I know this idea is about GMail, but we might as well add the same type of support for Live Mail and AOL, which both offer POP access as well.

Yes, I know this idea is about GMail, but we might as well add the same type of support for Live Mail and AOL, which both offer POP access as well.

Written by snostorm the 17 Oct 09 at 15:35.

Thunderbird has much better webmail integration, and is much easier to set up than Evolution, particularly in the upcoming version 3.0. It's also got better add ons, and is part of the Mozilla suite. Calendar support can be provided through Lightning, a add-on developed by Mozilla that could be included in Thunderbird by default. (If it doesn't end up included in the official 3.0 anyway) Why not just have Thunderbird as the default? If someone wants Evolution, it's in the repository.

Thunderbird has much better webmail integration, and is much easier to set up than Evolution, particularly in the upcoming version 3.0. It's also got better add ons, and is part of the Mozilla suite. Calendar support can be provided through Lightning, a add-on developed by Mozilla that could be included in Thunderbird by default. (If it doesn't end up included in the official 3.0 anyway) Why not just have Thunderbird as the default? If someone wants Evolution, it's in the repository.

Written by Rodrigo the 19 Oct 09 at 21:04.

One of the things that anyones me the most is the slowness of Evolution when it comes to handling IMAP emails (like gmail) improving that speed will improve the user experience.
Here is a bug that relates to this problem:
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=336076
lets fix those little things!

One of the things that anyones me the most is the slowness of Evolution when it comes to handling IMAP emails (like gmail) improving that speed will improve the user experience. Here is a bug that relates to this problem: https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=336076 lets fix those little things!

Written by homerhomer the 22 Oct 09 at 23:39.

1) If Evolution is going to use the notification area ( which I like ) I should be able to hide it from the task-bar. Personally, I think they should add this EASY to add feature, but until that time Ubuntu should use alltray like they say - http://www.go-evolution.org/FAQ#Can_I_minimize_the_Evolution_window_to_the_syst em_tray.3F

2) Also when I'm using IMAP with Gmail in Evolution is should hide the local account that's not being used. There is no need for extra clutter.

I like evolution but sometimes I feel they are not working with the community.

1) If Evolution is going to use the notification area ( which I like ) I should be able to hide it from the task-bar. Personally, I think they should add this EASY to add feature, but until that time Ubuntu should use alltray like they say - http://www.go-evolution.org/FAQ#Can_I_minimize_the_Evolution_window_to_the_system_tray.3F 2) Also when I'm using IMAP with Gmail in Evolution is should hide the local account that's not being used. There is no need for extra clutter. I like evolution but sometimes I feel they are not working with the community.

Written by Zaklikestorawk the 29 Oct 09 at 21:43.

I love how in the browser Gmail the conversations are put into those handy little "Conversation threads"

I'm not sure about you guys, but I would even use evolution till the conversation threads are in.

I love how in the browser Gmail the conversations are put into those handy little "Conversation threads" I'm not sure about you guys, but I would even use evolution till the conversation threads are in.

Written by optevo the 1 Nov 09 at 22:48.

Introduction:
An online account management application (OAMA) should be created. This application would have a simple interface and will store authentication information for various online accounts (google, hotmail, etc). In addition to basic account information, it could also store common preference associated with such accounts eg.
- IMAP vs POP
- which email account is the default
- whether to use a given account for any/all of email, chat, calendar
- whether to set the account up in the browser (eg. create bookmarks and save user/password information for the relevant site)

Whenever a Communications Application (ComApp) such as a email (eg Evolution, Thunderbird), chat (eg Empathy, Pidgin), calendar (eg Evolution, Sunbird), etc is launched for the first time it should either
1. Take existing settings that were set within the OAMA and auto-configure itself accordingly
2. If the OAMA has never been launched, the ComApp should invoke it first

ADVANTAGES:
- Once the OAMA has been run, any ComApp should be able to be launched with zero initial configuration and be usable
- Single point of configuration for all ComApps

Introduction: An online account management application (OAMA) should be created. This application would have a simple interface and will store authentication information for various online accounts (google, hotmail, etc). In addition to basic account information, it could also store common preference associated with such accounts eg. - IMAP vs POP - which email account is the default - whether to use a given account for any/all of email, chat, calendar - whether to set the account up in the browser (eg. create bookmarks and save user/password information for the relevant site) Whenever a Communications Application (ComApp) such as a email (eg Evolution, Thunderbird), chat (eg Empathy, Pidgin), calendar (eg Evolution, Sunbird), etc is launched for the first time it should either 1. Take existing settings that were set within the OAMA and auto-configure itself accordingly 2. If the OAMA has never been launched, the ComApp should invoke it first ADVANTAGES: - Once the OAMA has been run, any ComApp should be able to be launched with zero initial configuration and be usable - Single point of configuration for all ComApps - Easier configuration of all ComApps - Easier to change between different ComApps Additional suggestions: If a preference that is managed by OAMA is changed within the ComApp, the preferences in the OAMA should be updated. In other words, there should be a 2 way sync between the OAMA and all ComApps It might be worth considering having the OAMA run as part of the Ubuntu install process.

Written by natetechboy128 the 3 Nov 09 at 04:34.

If you sync .gconf/apps/evolution, it keeps Evolution in sync across computers. On the U1 website, simply add a parser for the gconf file, and boom. Instant setup, and if U1 ever feels like giving us webmail... Like solution 8.

If you sync .gconf/apps/evolution, it keeps Evolution in sync across computers. On the U1 website, simply add a parser for the gconf file, and boom. Instant setup, and if U1 ever feels like giving us webmail... Like solution 8.

Written by frsantos the 3 Mar 08 at 11:52.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #2708 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #2708 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by hunt.topher the 2 Nov 08 at 19:22.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #15159 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #15159 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by Lex the 12 Aug 08 at 15:52.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #12141 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #12141 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by cheesehead the 20 Jul 08 at 02:01.

Use a library to convert all the e-mail formats: Outlook, OE, Apple Mail, Notes, Evolution, Thunderbird, etc. Including login data, mailboxes, archives, address book/contacts and calendars.

Full-featured clients like Evolution and Thunderbird can use the library and write their own wrappers to get near-universal import and export.

Since it's a library, small e-mail clients can get the same benefit.

A standalone installation script can use the library to migrate a user's e-mail and settings on a fresh install.

Use a library to convert all the e-mail formats: Outlook, OE, Apple Mail, Notes, Evolution, Thunderbird, etc. Including login data, mailboxes, archives, address book/contacts and calendars. Full-featured clients like Evolution and Thunderbird can use the library and write their own wrappers to get near-universal import and export. Since it's a library, small e-mail clients can get the same benefit. A standalone installation script can use the library to migrate a user's e-mail and settings on a fresh install.

Written by stinger30au the 23 Jun 09 at 05:04.

lets just point evolution at the .pst files from the windows pc & let it import the data itself in one simple step

saves a lot of time wasting for sure

just need someone to write the program/plugin now

lets just point evolution at the .pst files from the windows pc & let it import the data itself in one simple step saves a lot of time wasting for sure just need someone to write the program/plugin now

Written by stinger30au the 23 Jun 09 at 21:24.

kmail and evolution are open source projects

cant we just copy/paste the import routine and modify it abit from kmail and add it to evolution so we can import mail directly without going thru imap or thunderbird first

kmail and evolution are open source projects cant we just copy/paste the import routine and modify it abit from kmail and add it to evolution so we can import mail directly without going thru imap or thunderbird first

Written by Marco R the 2 Nov 08 at 10:43.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #15134 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #15134 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by andruk the 15 Jan 09 at 23:12.

Similar to Solution #1, have a list of popular services and hide the autoconfigured fields from the user.

Have an advanced tab that shows these hidden fields so techies can change things to their liking, but don't have to manually do everything themselves. This would make it easier on everybody to setup Evolution, but also allow people to change options around.

What I am trying to avoid is annoying power users by forcing them to configure everything manually, but also keeping options like POP vs. IMAP for Gmail (when you setup Thunderbird with the Gmail option, it only let's you use POP).

Similar to Solution #1, have a list of popular services and hide the autoconfigured fields from the user. Have an advanced tab that shows these hidden fields so techies can change things to their liking, but don't have to manually do everything themselves. This would make it easier on everybody to setup Evolution, but also allow people to change options around. What I am trying to avoid is annoying power users by forcing them to configure everything manually, but also keeping options like POP vs. IMAP for Gmail (when you setup Thunderbird with the Gmail option, it only let's you use POP).

Written by guywithcable the 6 Oct 08 at 01:53.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #14110 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

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Written by freexe the 9 Sep 08 at 13:34.

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Written by dmg the 19 Aug 08 at 21:27.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #12352 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

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Written by lalejand the 9 Apr 09 at 13:00.

The new contact with the new email should be added in the address book automatically when a message is sent to someone that is not in the address book.
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[in french] Le nouveau contact avec la nouvelle adresse mél devrait être automatiquement ajouté dans le carnet d'adresses quand un message est envoyé à quelqu'un qui ne figure pas dans la carnet d'adresses.

The new contact with the new email should be added in the address book automatically when a message is sent to someone that is not in the address book. ----- [in french] Le nouveau contact avec la nouvelle adresse mél devrait être automatiquement ajouté dans le carnet d'adresses quand un message est envoyé à quelqu'un qui ne figure pas dans la carnet d'adresses.

Written by lalejand the 9 Apr 09 at 13:03.

Add a checkbox (checked by default) in the new message window that would add the contacts in the address book if checked.
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[in french] Ajouter une boîte de sélection (marquée par défaut) dans la fenêtre de rédaction d'un mél qui ajouterait le ou les contacts dans le carnet d'adresses si elle est marquée.

Add a checkbox (checked by default) in the new message window that would add the contacts in the address book if checked. ----- [in french] Ajouter une boîte de sélection (marquée par défaut) dans la fenêtre de rédaction d'un mél qui ajouterait le ou les contacts dans le carnet d'adresses si elle est marquée.

Written by jamesisin the 14 Apr 09 at 20:00.

Thunderbird, if so instructred and by default, will place all e-mail addresses into a special address book called Collected Addresses. It's a kind of safety net. You can always dig back through it and extract something you'd forgotten to take care of earlier.

Thunderbird, if so instructred and by default, will place all e-mail addresses into a special address book called Collected Addresses. It's a kind of safety net. You can always dig back through it and extract something you'd forgotten to take care of earlier.