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 alkx4444 the 8 Nov 09 at 02:19.

I think that there should be a new, GOOD e-mail application, exclusive to ubuntu. and it should automatically be installed when you install the operating system in the next release, replacing evolution mail. I propose the name for it to be: Myal , a twist on the word mail.

I think that there should be a new, GOOD e-mail application, exclusive to ubuntu. and it should automatically be installed when you install the operating system in the next release, replacing evolution mail. I propose the name for it to be: Myal , a twist on the word mail.

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!

<i>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.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by smon the 19 Oct 09 at 16:33.

Evolution has a bad control of on line (WebDAV, Google, etc.) resources like calendars, tasks, ... Developpers should work on it.

Evolution has a bad control of on line (WebDAV, Google, etc.) resources like calendars, tasks, ... Developpers should work on it.

Written by smon the 19 Oct 09 at 16:36.

The UI (user interface) is complicated and outdated. Gnome aims to be simple, ergonomic and user friendly, but Evolution is the perfect contrary of that.

Perhaps a Gnome Shell like UI could be a good idea ...

The UI (user interface) is complicated and outdated. Gnome aims to be simple, ergonomic and user friendly, but Evolution is the perfect contrary of that. Perhaps a Gnome Shell like UI could be a good idea ...

Written by xfuser4 the 19 Oct 09 at 17:19.

The current search interface is somehow slow and not easy to use. It could be based on tracker and reduced to a single search panel, that normaly searches also inside the content of a mail.

The current search interface is somehow slow and not easy to use. It could be based on tracker and reduced to a single search panel, that normaly searches also inside the content of a mail.

Written by Rodrigo the 19 Oct 09 at 21:11.

Work on the way Evolution handles IMAP accounts so that it can work in a better (faster) way

Work on the way Evolution handles IMAP accounts so that it can work in a better (faster) way

Written by Shady3D the 20 Oct 09 at 05:25.

simplify all the UI clutter and the unnecessary options, and make it easier for non-geeks to use it without a problem

simplify all the UI clutter and the unnecessary options, and make it easier for non-geeks to use it without a problem

Written by pubsbin the 21 Oct 09 at 23:39.

By pressing a button at the top left corner, Ubuntu is both a e-Mail app, a Calendar app, an Address Book app, and a Task-list app and a "small-memo" app. Each functionality should be separated in a different application.

Such a refactoring would have the following advantages:
- The user doesn't need to set up an email account and a POP service just in order to, say, write an entry in a calendar.
- Each application would have a nicer and more simple interface. The menus would contain less elements and with a smaller nesting.
- Simmilarly, you would get rid of the baroque preferences menu in evolution (side bar 6 options, each option average 5 tabs, each tab average 5 elements).

From the viewpoint of the developer, this would mean a more orthogonal design: each application could be modified and upgraded independently. And since the personal-internet applications evolves rapidly (twitter, Facebook, rememberthemilk, WebCal, etc...) it would be easier to adapt each application to its new working environment.
Also, you would have lightweight services for other applications: you don't load the mail for looking at your schedule, and you don't load the calendar for sending a document through email.

The only drawback would be that you could need to develop some "bridge" services (like Mail accessing AddresBook) but, on the whole, it would be an easier to use and maintain design.

By pressing a button at the top left corner, Ubuntu is both a e-Mail app, a Calendar app, an Address Book app, and a Task-list app and a "small-memo" app. Each functionality should be separated in a different application. Such a refactoring would have the following advantages: - The user doesn't need to set up an email account and a POP service just in order to, say, write an entry in a calendar. - Each application would have a nicer and more simple interface. The menus would contain less elements and with a smaller nesting. - Simmilarly, you would get rid of the baroque preferences menu in evolution (side bar 6 options, each option average 5 tabs, each tab average 5 elements). From the viewpoint of the developer, this would mean a more orthogonal design: each application could be modified and upgraded independently. And since the personal-internet applications evolves rapidly (twitter, Facebook, rememberthemilk, WebCal, etc...) it would be easier to adapt each application to its new working environment. Also, you would have lightweight services for other applications: you don't load the mail for looking at your schedule, and you don't load the calendar for sending a document through email. The only drawback would be that you could need to develop some "bridge" services (like Mail accessing AddresBook) but, on the whole, it would be an easier to use and maintain design.

Written by elias1884 the 22 Oct 09 at 19:49.

Evolution tends to leave processes running after log-off in multiuser environments! Either get rid of these background daemons - I do not quite understand why they are needed anyhow, all the other mail apps work without them - or make them shutdown properly after log-off!!!

Evolution tends to leave processes running after log-off in multiuser environments! Either get rid of these background daemons - I do not quite understand why they are needed anyhow, all the other mail apps work without them - or make them shutdown properly after log-off!!!

Written by Bobik-s the 27 Oct 09 at 15:12.

Without full support of MS Exchange (corporate standart for many companies) Ubuntu is nothing but OS for Linux geeks. Settings must be as easy as in MS Outlook. And full *.pst support as long as it's an open standart nowadays. Lack of this functionality really prevents business people from using Ubuntu.

Without full support of MS Exchange (corporate standart for many companies) Ubuntu is nothing but OS for Linux geeks. Settings must be as easy as in MS Outlook. And full *.pst support as long as it's an open standart nowadays. Lack of this functionality really prevents business people from using Ubuntu.

Written by sroland the 27 Oct 09 at 18:16.

Many times i screw up with my mail, and have downloaded twice, and there should be an option like right click in a folder and select "delete duplicated mail"... this whould make the removing duplicated mail a lot easier and is a simple task... right?

awesome piece of soft evolution...

regards,

Many times i screw up with my mail, and have downloaded twice, and there should be an option like right click in a folder and select "delete duplicated mail"... this whould make the removing duplicated mail a lot easier and is a simple task... right? awesome piece of soft evolution... regards,

Written by xubaj the 31 Oct 09 at 18:39.

i have different mail accounts which all have different meanings (home, university, work) and i don't want them to be merged into one single inbox. i know there are message filters but this is just ridiculous.

this blog article describes this problem in detail: http://lnxwalt.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/why-not-use-evolution-mail-client

i have different mail accounts which all have different meanings (home, university, work) and i don't want them to be merged into one single inbox. i know there are message filters but this is just ridiculous. this blog article describes this problem in detail: http://lnxwalt.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/why-not-use-evolution-mail-client

Written by xubaj the 31 Oct 09 at 18:51.

Thunderbird is a commonly used mail client. Evolution should have a easy migration function for account data, messages, contacts and Lightning calendar.

Thunderbird is a commonly used mail client. Evolution should have a easy migration function for account data, messages, contacts and Lightning calendar.

Written by knkillname the 1 Nov 09 at 05:18.

For the average Joe it is almost impossible to configure an e-mail account due to technical terms in Evolution like "POP3" and "SSL". Configuring an account should be a little bit like the Empathy messenger: Select a network from a list (Gmail, MSN, Yahoo!, ...), type your user-name and password, and answer a few questions like automatic access or deleting messages from the server. Only advanced users should be prompted to the current GUI.

For the average Joe it is almost impossible to configure an e-mail account due to technical terms in Evolution like "POP3" and "SSL". Configuring an account should be a little bit like the Empathy messenger: Select a network from a list (Gmail, MSN, Yahoo!, ...), type your user-name and password, and answer a few questions like automatic access or deleting messages from the server. Only advanced users should be prompted to the current GUI.

Written by knkillname the 1 Nov 09 at 05:41.

Many e-mail images are annoying, but it is more annoying having to select View/Message Display/Load Images from the menu every time you want to load them. It is more intuitive and eye-appealing to have the option just there next to the header: a button that says "Let me see the images" or something like that. Maybe the first time (and only the first) a message appears explaining the dangers of loading images.

Many e-mail images are annoying, but it is more annoying having to select View/Message Display/Load Images from the menu every time you want to load them. It is more intuitive and eye-appealing to have the option just there next to the header: a button that says "Let me see the images" or something like that. Maybe the first time (and only the first) a message appears explaining the dangers of loading images.

Written by knkillname the 1 Nov 09 at 06:13.

Problem: I need Evolution to alert me of new e-mails and appointments, but I don't need it to be occupying my precious desk space. If I close Evolution then I still get appointment alerts but lose the "new e-mail" notifications. Also the indicator-applet stops informing me of my e-mail status.
Solution: It should be possible to sit Evolution in the notification area or better yet, hide the window when minimizing (i.e. not showing in the window list).

Problem: I need Evolution to alert me of new e-mails and appointments, but I don't need it to be occupying my precious desk space. If I close Evolution then I still get appointment alerts but lose the "new e-mail" notifications. Also the indicator-applet stops informing me of my e-mail status. Solution: It should be possible to sit Evolution in the notification area or better yet, hide the window when minimizing (i.e. not showing in the window list).

Written by wombalton the 5 Nov 09 at 18:38.

i love the feature of directly synchronizing your google-contacts in evolution, but it would be really helpful if i could use the birthdays as well. i'm not sure about the google api's but i think it shouldn't be that hard to make it work.

i love the feature of directly synchronizing your google-contacts in evolution, but it would be really helpful if i could use the birthdays as well. i'm not sure about the google api's but i think it shouldn't be that hard to make it work.

Written by wombalton the 5 Nov 09 at 22:42.

what really sucks on evolution is that you can not open eml files attached/forwarded to/with a message. I think especially outlook likes to forward messages in eml-format. why can't evolution show me this mails? works perfectly in Thunderbird...

what really sucks on evolution is that you can not open eml files attached/forwarded to/with a message. I think especially outlook likes to forward messages in eml-format. why can't evolution show me this mails? works perfectly in Thunderbird...

Written by 21thorns the 17 Nov 09 at 00:29.

Include the option to use rss with evolution. Include notifications and run in the background (like solution #16).

Include the option to use rss with evolution. Include notifications and run in the background (like solution #16).

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

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #12979 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 #12979 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 Maupertus the 25 Oct 09 at 12:51.

Although the creation of better task management etc. is something for the Evolution team to do. What would really benefit Evolution and Ubuntu is a tight integration with Ubuntu One.

Where a lot of people now use Google and it's calendar and address book functionality, it is not a foolproof system as Ubuntu and Google are two very different companies with different goals and ideas about certain things.

As such, it would be great if all the functionality that Evo offers could be synced with Ubuntu One. A lot of users use a laptop and home computer and would benefit from it. A webbased front end would complete the picture.

To illustrate this idea, I would like to point out the Ovi system which is used by Nokia. Although the concept has been badly implemented, the idea is great. Create an account and all data (evolution, but maybe f-spot etc. as well) is backed up and synced.

Although the creation of better task management etc. is something for the Evolution team to do. What would really benefit Evolution and Ubuntu is a tight integration with Ubuntu One. Where a lot of people now use Google and it's calendar and address book functionality, it is not a foolproof system as Ubuntu and Google are two very different companies with different goals and ideas about certain things. As such, it would be great if all the functionality that Evo offers could be synced with Ubuntu One. A lot of users use a laptop and home computer and would benefit from it. A webbased front end would complete the picture. To illustrate this idea, I would like to point out the Ovi system which is used by Nokia. Although the concept has been badly implemented, the idea is great. Create an account and all data (evolution, but maybe f-spot etc. as well) is backed up and synced.