[ubuntu-za] Evolution bug

[Lee Sharp]

On 06/02/2011 07:53 PM, Charl Wentzel wrote:
> Hi Guys
>
> I've been plagued by a bug in Evolution that causes it to re-download
> all the e-mails from a mail server duplicating everything that is
> already downloaded.  I have 3 e-mail addresses and at intermittent
> intervals it would download everything thats on the mail server for one
> of the addresses.  This happens randomly between the addresses and
> currently happens at least once or twice a day.  The problem has been
> with me since 9.04.
>
> I've could a bug report that was filed for it and added whatever
> information I could as well.  The only thing that ever happens to this
> bug is other people that complain that they have it too!
>
> This leaves me with two alternatives:
> - find a good work around to clear the duplicates
> - use another mail program.
>
> I'm seriously considering alternatives and is open to suggestions.
>
> The only thing holding me back is the features included in Evolution.  A
> lot of people like Thunderbird, but it does not have calenders.  As far
> as features are concerned it really doesn't have everything I need.

I have Thunderbird from the repos on 64 bit.  I also have lightening and 
google calander plugins running just fine.  Much better than Evolution.

			Lee