Re: [Evolution] Sorely needed in all email programs !!

[Jonathan Ryshpan <jonrysh pacbell net>]

On Wed, 2010-01-20 at 12:21 +0800, Ng Oon-Ee wrote:
> On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 4:01 PM, Ty Tower <leonie tower gmail com> wrote:
> > I downloaded some emails from the web address I have via POP
> > When I got half through I backed up evolution, emptied it and downloaded
> > the other half then backed that up . I had about 400 odd to backup
> > somehow from Gmail and another 400 from Yahoo.
> >
> > Now I dont seem to be able to combine them.
> >
> > What we need is a nice simple backup procedure the just backs up the
> > emails and attachments and can be added to and subtracted from without
> > drama . Is in plain text and when I need an email I go there find it and
> > print it out.
> >
> > Now before you reply , think about it . There is no way to do it now
> There is, its called using maildir as a backend.

How can I convert my mail folders from mbox to maildir format?

In the distant past, I used maildir format.  Then the evolution team
pulled support for maildir folders.  Now your email implies that maildir
support is back.  How can I use it?  A quick Google search is not
helpful.

Thanks - jon