Re: [Evolution] Folders vs. VFolders

[Sejal Patel <sejal iname com>]

On 02 May 2001 16:24:21 -0700, Kernel Panic wrote:
> I am really confused here. I setup filters for all my mail lists, and
> created subdirectories to the Inbox, in which the emails are moved
> according to their list source...all works fine. 
> I've been looking at VFolders now, and I fail to see the
> difference...what are the advantages/disadvantages (if any) between
> vfolders and normal folders??
>
> Thanks for clearing this up. I tried to read the evolution manual but I
> just get an error when it tries to open.

Well I don't know what the "official" reasons are for using
folders/vfolders but I personally have millions (well not quite that
many :) folders and filter all messages into the various folders.  Yes I
am a neat freak organized fool.  I have also created some vfolders which
allow me to have messages of a certain category be displayed from
multiple folders.  For instance, I have a folder for seven of the
projects that I work on.  Mail meeting various requirements are
immediately moved to the appropriate folder.  I also have vfolders which
will pull out certain topics (like Work Order Numbers) which displays
every message from those 7 folders which have Work Order Numbers in
them.  I find the vfolders to be very useful in merging multiple folders
without duplicating any messages at all.

-- 
Sejal Patel (sejal iname com)

"I can call spirits from the vasty deep.  Why so can I, or so can any man;
but will they come when you do call for them?"
                                        Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part I