Re: [Evolution] Delete messages on server when deleted locally

[guenther <guenther rudersport de>]

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> > > I know this was probaly discussed a million times already but I can not
> > > find the answer anywhere.
> > >
> > > How can I delete the messages I left on the mail server when I delete
> > > them locally?
> >
> > I'm sorry, I don't get what you are asking. Maybe me, though, has been a
> > hard long day.
> >
> > What account, IMAP? What messages are on server, but deleted locally?
>
> Sorry, I try it again.
>
> In M$ Outlook you can leave messages on the mail server until you
> deleted them from your local deleted items folder. This option is very
> valuable fot me and a MUST for a mail program to be usable to me.
>
> The accounts I need to set up like this are both pop.

Have you tried
 Tools / Settings / Mail Accounts / <account> Edit / Receiving Options
 [x] Leave messages on server

At least that will not delete the messages when received. 

I doubt, but am not sure, if Evolution deletes the mails, though, as I
do not use POP3 except for testing purposes. Anyone else knowing for
sure and feeling the strong urge to step in?

POP3 is not designed for that, and every mailer I used with similar
functions did not delete those messages (Eudora, Netscape).

IMAP is the protocol of choice... ;-)

...guenther


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