Re: Some feature suggestions

[Jules Bean <jmlb2 hermes cam ac uk>]

John L Grantham wrote:
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> Greetings, all,
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> Just wanted to add a few suggestions for Balsa that I'd like to see--or,
> more precisely, I'll describe my ideal e-mail client, in the hopes that
> one or more of y'all will make Balsa that way. (I'd love to help, but
> have way too little programming experience to do so, though I could offer
> some help with designing the interface, or writing docs, maybe doing a
> German translation...)


Right.  I won't reply to all your points.  If I don't reply, assume that
I agree with them ;)

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> Suggested feature set:
> - - Supports multiple accounts (IMAP and POP), with custom settings for
> each account possible (default/random signatures, custom headers, user
> names, etc.)
> - - Able to compress attachments automatically, using choice of
> compression types (tar, gzip, zip, etc.)

Assuming the underlying utility is there, then fine.  Probably no point
linking in compression code, though.

> - - Supports Base64 and UUencode for attachments
> - - Integrated PGP support
> - - Automatic filing of incoming and outgoing messages based on
> user-chosen filters, with auto reply also enabled
> - - Delayed sending via "outbox" or scheduled sending
> - - Scheduled account checks (every x minutes, twice daily, etc.)
> - - Setup wizard
> - - SMTP support, NNTP support
> - - Auto-complete function for address book entries (either with
> autocomplete or "nicknames" like Euroda)

Definitely.  One of my 'most-wanted' features, this one.

> - - Address book with groups, etc.
> - - HTML/JS mail supported

Javascript?  Hell no...  what a nightmare.  HTML will be easy with the
gtkXmHTML widget, though.

> - - Something on the order of a "location manager", for use with laptops
> or other computers that get used in multiple environments

This can be easily set up by playing with the underlying MTA, without
support from balsa.  (Especially when balsa has multiple personality
support).

> - - Customizable quote method (type of quote string, positioning of
> quote, etc.) for replies
> - - Multiple, OTF language support

OTF?

> - - Multiple pane interface--folders in left pane, message list in right
> pane, with messages in new window
> - - Ability to have subfolders for filing messages

I'm thinking about subfolders now, actually..

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> Don't want to start any flamewars over this...hope these suggestions make
> sense. If there is some way I can be of help, like in docs or
> translation, lemme know.

Both, I expect!  Hang around..

Jules

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