Re: Can't connect to my IMAP folders with Evo...?

[John Summerfield <debian@ComputerDatasafe.com.au>]

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Paul Smith wrote:

> %% John Summerfield <debian@ComputerDatasafe.com.au> writes:
>
>  js> Paul Smith wrote:
>
>  >> The very bizarre thing is that I also use fetchmail to download one of
>  >> my IMAP folders from the same account, leaving the other folders for
>  >> Evo, and fetchmail connects every single time, no problems at all.  I
>  >> run it in daemon mode and it connects every 10 seconds (!) and downloads
>  >> my mail.
>
>  js> It's always a good diagnostic technique to use another tool. Have you
>  js> tried Thunderbird, Mozilla Mail, Kmail or Mutt?
>
> No, but as I said fetchmail does work.
>
> How many different tools should I try?  If at least one works that seems
> enough to verify that the server is working and that my account is
> active and my password is correct and all that basic stuff.
>
>  

I don't recall that you said fetchmail works with the same folders 
Evolution fails on.

It's also the case you can actually get your work done with any of the 
MUAs I suggested. I don't care which or how many you try, but if any 
works than you have a workaround while you get the problem fixed properly.


If you don't like my advice, don't take it and don't respond.


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John

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