Re: [Evolution] Where are emails stored?

[Adam Tauno Williams <awilliam whitemice org>]

On Thu, 2012-01-05 at 11:42 +0100, Andre Klapper wrote:
> On Thu, 2012-01-05 at 05:38 -0500, Adam Tauno Williams wrote:
> > On Wed, 2012-01-04 at 20:24 +0000, Ray Parkin wrote:
> > > Thanks for your reply.  I have inserted answers, as far as I know
> > > them, below each of your questions.
> > > On Wed, 2012-01-04 at 13:51 -0500, Adam Tauno Williams wrote: 
> > > > Quoting Ray Parkin <rayparkin macace net>:
> > > > > At present, I am using Linux Mint 10 with Evolution as my email client.
> > > > Really?  Why not say what version of **Evolution** you are using.
> > > It's Evolution Mail, version 2.30.3.  As it's for Linux Mint, it
> > > should be the same coding as for Ubuntu
> > That is pretty old.  I believe you'll find everything under
> > ~/.evolution
> ...plus .gconf and .camel_certs and maybe .gnome2. :)

He specifically asked "Where are emails stored?"

The should be in under .evolution [for 2.3x] as mbox files.

> > Although just using the Backup/Restore feature is
> > probably best - you'll almost certainly be advancing to a more current
> > version.  The FAQ "Where does Evolution store my data?" is correct.

Also from the FAQ: 

<quote>
If you are using evolution version 2.22 or later, ensure the "Backup and
Restore" plugin is enabled in "Edit -> Plugins -> Backup and Restore".
Then use "File->Backup Settings" to create a backup. You can use
"File->Restore Settings" to restore a backup. 
</quote>

Perhaps the user doesn't have the "Backup and Restore" plugin enabled.