Re: [Evolution] troubles with v3.2.2 on Mint-12

[Dan Saint-Andre <saint grillongroup org>]

I have salted responsed through the several messages below

On Fri, 2012-03-02 at 12:00 +0000, evolution-list-request gnome org wrote: 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:21:26 -0800
> From: N B Day <nbday fastmail fm>
> To: evolution-list gnome org

> > I'm having troubles with Evolution v3.2.2 on Mint-12.
>
> Works very well for me; same disto, same release.  Have you tried the
> obvious things like fsck and memory tests?  Tried as a different user?
> Did you upgrade from an earlier release or fresh-install?

This was a clean install to a new laptop so /home file system was new as well.
Hardware and file system appear clean.

{snip} 
> > Second, I don't find any $HOME/.evolution profile folder. ( Where is
> > this edition of Evolution keeping
> > my local folders and address book files and similar details?
>
> Now a well-behaved gnome application: look in .local/share/evolution.

I found it at $HOME/.config/evolution  using a global 'find'. 
{grumble} 
One never knows where things wind up the way that distros and desktop environments come and go.  My Ubuntu Lucid has $HOME/.local/share/applications  parts along with $HOME/.evolution parts.  The latter is the mail message  and related parts repository.
{/grumble} 
> > Third,  when I am in a browser and select File --> SendLink,  I get an
> > compose email page as expected
> > but the URL is fractured.  Specifically,  I always get the following:
> > 
> >      new mail subject = TITLE from the web page I'm trying to send
> >      new mail content = always TWO(2) lines
> >           line 1 =  "h"
> >           line 2 =  "ttp://.....the rest of the web link ....."
> I don't see this.  
>
> For the information of others who may be able to
> help more: Mint 12 is pretty much Ubuntu 11.10 (the latest official
> Ubuntu, and so Debian-derived at two removes).
It is also several "removes" from Gnome desktop environment.  As I understand, it is Gnome-3
but with "Mint Gnome Shell Extension" (MGSE) layer that provides familiar features from Gnome-2. (see http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/linux-mint-12s-three-desktops/9919&ei=iOhQT5qXBa2EsAKjs_iuDg&usg=AFQjCNGc9MEw1lvkw04JRR6a2YZELVYZrg  ) 

There is also Mint's MATE desktop environment. (See http://desktoplinuxreviews.com/2011/12/02/linux-mint-12-mate/ )  I happen to be using this one.

Lastly, there is Cinnamon desktop environment. (see http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/mints-cinnamon-the-future-of-the-linux-desktop-review/10246 )

{opinion}
This proliferation of desktop parts is the result of a combined disapproval of the Unity desktop and Gnome-3 features and change in paradigm coupled with rejection of the perceived heavy-handed (some say ham fisted) way that Canonical forced them onto the Ubuntu community.  Mint's philosophy has long been "... what provides the best out of box end-user experience ..." and so there are several attempts to mine the best features from the available Gnome-world desktop parts.
{/opinion}

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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:11:45 +0000
From: Pete Biggs <pete biggs org uk>
To: evolution-list gnome org

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> First, it crashes fairly often.  I'm working away when suddenly,
> Evolution closes.  On restart, it does
> a "recovery" dance.  I don't see a pattern to what I'm doing at the
> time of these crashes. Where might I find logs or similar details
> about why thing are crashing? Can anyone help me diagnose?

 Help -> FAQ -> 3.4 How do I debug Evolution?

There's a newer version of the FAQ at

 http://library.gnome.org/users/evolution/3.2/

More debugging information is at

 http://projects.gnome.org/evolution/bugs.shtml

THANKS.  I'll go looking at this.  I'm never sure that I'm seeing online docs that apply to the edition I'm running because of lag between online updates and distro package availability.

> 
> Second, I don't find any $HOME/.evolution profile folder. ( Where is
> this edition of Evolution keeping
> my local folders and address book files and similar details?

  Help -> FAQ -> 4.1 Where does Evolution store my data?

  http://library.gnome.org/users/evolution/3.2/data-storage.html.en

THANKS AGAIN.  I resorted to a global 'find' and there were parts in several places.

> 
> Third,  when I am in a browser and select File --> SendLink,  I get an
> compose email page as expected
> but the URL is fractured.  Specifically,  I always get the following:
> 
>      new mail subject = TITLE from the web page I'm trying to send
>      new mail content = always TWO(2) lines
>           line 1 =  "h"
>           line 2 =  "ttp://.....the rest of the web link ....."

Which browser?

To be honest it looks like a browser issue, not an Evo one.  I've just
fired up Firefox (I usually use Chrome) and tried it and it seems to
work for me.

I'm using Firefox v10.0.2.  I don't use Chrome very often, but I'll try it to see.
Your assertion makes sense.  The message API take the ComposeMessage request
along with parameters for TO ..., SUBJ, and BODY.  Since the BODY is fractured,
it could have been sent badly.  I find the two-line URL an odd snafu in any case.

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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:13:55 -0430
From: Patrick O'Callaghan <poc usb ve>
To: evolution-list gnome org

> Folks,  I'm new to the list and have not studied the list archive. I
> hope I'm stepping in carefully
> rather than charging in like a bull elephant.  Please direct me to a
> list etiquette or similar readings.
> I want to follow the rules. 

There are no formal rules, just use your common sense. My personal view
is that the following are good rules to follow:

1) Don't post in HTML.

2) Don't top-post in replies.

3) Don't hijack threads. When you have a new topic compose a fresh
message rather than replying to an existing but unrelated post. Changing
the Subject line does not make this OK.

4) When asking about a problem with Evo, always state what version you
have (Help->About). Saying you're on Ubuntu Floozie Foxbat is not a
substitute.

5) Learn about Bugzilla (http://bugzilla.gnome.org) and understand that
actual bugs should be reported there. You can always post the URL of
your report on the list for the benefit of other users, but don't expect
a simple post on the list to be seen by the Evo developers.

Thanks for these tips.
I try to be a good net citizen and list contributor.  I only top post to cue (clue) readers
when there is fresh content scattered through what follows.

Again, Thanks to all,
~~~ 0;-Dan