[Evolution] Newbie-questions

[James Freer <jessejazza3 uk gmail com>]

Hi folks

using linux xubuntu 16.04

Just started using Evolution. I'd be grateful if someone could just clarify a 
few points for me.

- can I set the mailbox to ascending order rather than descending

- using imap. Which directory is mail and settings stored in on the PC as I 
would prefer to do manual backups. Not sure what others do but when one 
installs the next xubuntu update I want to be able to copy the directory to 
remote hard drive and copy it back once new install is set up.

thanks
james