Changing from 10.04 LTS to 12.04 LTS - importing all email settings and mail from 10.04/Evolution 2.28.3

[Liam Proven]

On 12 July 2012 11:13, Andrew <andy.allen at virgin.net> wrote:
> Running 10.04 LTS at present but now thinking of installing 12.04 LTS.
> However, the email client in 12.04 (Thunderbird) looks a bit different
> from the current one (Evolution 2.28.3)

It is, it's a different app.

However you can still install Evolution should you prefer it. Nobody
is forcing you to move.

>  - so will I be able to import
> all my email settings etc from the evolution-backup.tar.gz file produced
> by Evolution 2.28.3?

No.

If you reinstall, just install Evolution when you're done.

If you upgrade, Evolution will still be your default email app afterwards.

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