Re: [Evolution] Making the switch from Outlook

[Ben Davis <ben xsusio com>]

On Tue, 2003-06-10 at 17:11, Leon Adato wrote: 
> 2) Can you syncronize Evolution to WindowsCE devices?
> ===================================================
> I see that a tool for Palm devices is present, but aside from an article
> on Chris Herrera's web site
> (http://www.cewindows.net/wce/linux-serial.htm) I can't find anything
> resembling an application. Not to mention what do to once you connect
> (ie: linking to Evolution).

The synce project allows you to connect your ipaq to linux, and gives
you tools to browse files on your ipaq and install programs. They have
also created a plugin for multisync. 

The multisync project allows you to synchronize anything with anything,
provided you have the plugins for what you need to synchronize.

Unfortunately, the synce plugin for multisync right now only supports
contacts, and the evolution plugin does not work with the new gnome2
evolution yet. Both of these issues are under development, but I don't
think they're getting done very quickly as there are only a couple of
ppl working on them. If I were a C programmer I'd get it done!

> 3) Can you syncronize Evolution to online calendars such as Yahoo?
> ===================================================
> Yahoo has their Intellisync applet, which push/pulls between several
> email programs. I don't see a Linux-compatible option.

Theoritcally you could use multisync to do anything.  Right now
multisync's evolution plugin can easily synchronize with any other
plugins. Even another evolution plugin.  The coolest part is that you
can create a bridge that will synchronize over a network or the
internet.

So theoretically, you could make a multisync plugin for just about
anything, such as an iCal server or Outlook server... it might be tough
to make one that synchronizes with outlook on another PC, though. But
anything's possible ;)

I think multisync is an awesome idea, I just wish more people were on
the developing team because it could prove to be a VERY powerful tool!