[Evolution] major problem: changing my Linux without loosing my Evolution mail...

[Joao Miguel Ferreira <jmf estg ipvc pt>]

Hello all,

I really need help here.... I absolutelly must upgrade my Linux
distribution, but I must not loose my Evolution mail... I'm (still)
using Evolution 1.4.5.

I've tried copying the Evolution directory to another system, but it
does not work.... (I removed the previous evolution directory, replaced
it with my stuff, but no success, Evolution does not 'see' my stuff)

PLEASE: someone help me... is there a compatible format to export to and
then import in the new instalation ? anything... ???

thank you

jmf