Evolution discussion

[D-Man <dsh8290 rit edu>]

Hi Everybuddy.

I just installed evolution (from rpms on rpmfind from helix).  I had several
problems with using it, but I realize that's why they call it 'alpha'.  

I was wondering about the design of evolution.  IMHO it is better to have
separate programs handling the separate responsibilities of e-mail, addresses, and a
calendar.  I would like to know why Evolution is instead following the Microsoft
example of making a large complicated program that is supposed to do
everything.  

I'm not trying to start a flame war here.  I just want to start an informative
discussion for the purpose of learning and improving our software.  

(BTW, I *hated* Star Office because it tried to do virtually everything with
one massive and cumbersume gui)

Thanks for your time.
-D