Re: [Evolution] Search folders and new messages

[Pete Biggs <pete biggs org uk>]

>         > However, something that doesn't make sense is why, when I have
>         search
>         > folders set up, do new messages appear twice?  I understand
>         that the
>         > search folder merely replicates your search so that, if a new
>         message
>         > comes into the inbox (with the search criteria), then it will
>         be
>         > expected to appear in the related search folder.
>         
>         Search folders are virtual folders - they effectively contain
>         pointers
>         to messages in the real folders that match the search criteria.
>         The
>         messages are not duplicated, there is not two copies of the
>         message.
>         
> I know that there aren't two copies.  But Ubuntu's notification menu
> sees one mail as two, when the same mail appears in a search folder
> (which doesn't happen in Thunderbird).

Is it only when an email matches a search criterion?

How does Ubuntu's notification menu know that new email has arrived? Is
it just displaying Evolution's notification?  If so, then look in Edit
-> Plugins -> Mail Notification and click on the configuration tab -
make sure that "Notify new messages for Inbox only" is ticked.


> Out of interest, why would most of the people in this list not use
> Ubuntu?
I can only answer for myself, but I find Ubuntu has the feel of a "toy"
operating system - as if it was designed for the hobbyist end of the
market. I also dislike some of the fundamental design decisions.  It has
its place, and I'm not flaming people for using it - it's up to the
individual and nothing is perfect.  I just personally prefer something
that is much more suited to the environment I work in.

P.