From 4794a4a85d416ff536dfaa1c7212471979b0426b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aaron Weber Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 04:18:24 +0000 Subject: Added evolution-faq as an entity. 2001-05-22 Aaron Weber * C/evolution.sgml: Added evolution-faq as an entity. * C/apx-authors.sgml: Added ettore and duncan to authors for the FAQ. * C/evolution-faq.sgml: Put in form, made an entity included in evolution.sgml. This will require changes to makefiles and will break the current menu item for the FAQ. svn path=/trunk/; revision=9918 --- doc/C/apx-authors.sgml | 6 +- doc/C/evolution-faq.sgml | 1122 ++++++++++++++++++++++++--------------------- doc/C/evolution.sgml | 7 +- help/C/apx-authors.sgml | 6 +- help/C/evolution-faq.sgml | 1122 ++++++++++++++++++++++++--------------------- help/C/evolution.sgml | 7 +- 6 files changed, 1196 insertions(+), 1074 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/C/apx-authors.sgml b/doc/C/apx-authors.sgml index 8ba08924b1..694e1158df 100644 --- a/doc/C/apx-authors.sgml +++ b/doc/C/apx-authors.sgml @@ -53,8 +53,10 @@ and other dedicated GNOME programmers. This manual was written by Aaron Weber - (aaron@ximian.com) and Kevin Breit - (battery841@mypad.com) with the help of the + (aaron@ximian.com), Kevin Breit + (battery841@mypad.com) Duncan Mak + (duncan@ximian.com) and Ettore Perazzoli + (ettore@ximian.com) with the help of the application programmers and the GNOME Documentation Project. Please send all comments and suggestions regarding the manual to the GNOME Documentation Project at diff --git a/doc/C/evolution-faq.sgml b/doc/C/evolution-faq.sgml index 4fdb3940c5..62621ba798 100644 --- a/doc/C/evolution-faq.sgml +++ b/doc/C/evolution-faq.sgml @@ -1,123 +1,114 @@ - - -
- - - - Ettore - Perazzoli - - - Duncan - Mak - - - - Evolution Frequently Asked questions - - - This is a FAQ list and yadda yadda. - - - - - + + + Frequently Asked Questions About Ximian Evolution + + Here are some frequently asked questions about the + Evolution groupware suite from + Ximian. + + - + - Getting and compiling + Getting and Compiling Evolution - - - - + <qandaset> + <qandaentry> + <question> + <para> Where can I get the latest Evolution release? - - - - There are two main ways to install the latest Evolution + + + + + There are two ways to install the latest Evolution release: - - - - - If you have Ximian GNOME installed, you can start Red - Carpet, Ximian's software updating system, and subscribe - to the Evolution channel. This will let you install a - binary for the latest release, and will also warn you - when a new version has been made available. - - - - - - If you want to compile from source, you can download the - latest official Evolution tarball from: - - - - - ftp://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/unstable/sources/evolution - - - - - - - - - - Are binary snapshots available? - - + + + If you have Ximian GNOME installed, you can start + Red Carpet, Ximian's software updating system, and + subscribe to the Evolution channel. This will let + you install a binary for the latest release, and + will also warn you when a new version has been made + available. + + + + + + If you want to compile from source, you can + download the latest official Evolution tarball + from: + + + + + ftp://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/unstable/sources/evolution + + + + + + + + + + Are binary snapshots available? + + + Yes, if you have Ximian GNOME installed. Just run Red Carpet and subscribe to the Evolution Snapshot channel. - The snapshot builds are logged at http://primates.ximian.com/~snapshot. - - - - - - Why isn't a new snapshot available today? - - - - Sometimes the build might fail because of problems with the - source on CVS. In this case, just wait for next day's - snapshot. - - - - - - - How do I get Evolution from CVS? - - - - If you already have GNOME - CVS access, simply checkout the following modules: - evolution, gtkhtml, gal. - - - - If you don't have a CVS account, you could use anoncvs - instead. Bear in mind that anoncvs is only synchronized once a - day, and code received from anoncvs may not be latest version - available. + + + + + + Why isn't a new snapshot available today? + + + + + Sometimes the build might fail because of problems with + the source on CVS. In this case, just wait for next day's + snapshot. + + + + + + + How do I get Evolution from CVS? + + + + + If you already have GNOME CVS access, + simply check out the following modules: evolution, + gtkhtml, gal. + + + If you don't have a CVS account, you can use anoncvs + instead. Bear in mind that anoncvs is only synchronized once + a day, and code received from anoncvs may not be latest + version available. Before using the anoncvs server, you have to log into it. - This only needs to be done once. + This only needs to be done once. Use this command: @@ -132,21 +123,22 @@ cvs -z3 -d :pserver:anonymous@anoncvs.gnome.org:/cvs/gnome login cvs -z3 -d :pserver:anonymous@anoncvs.gnome.org:/cvs/gnome co evolution gtkhtml gal - - - - - - How should I compile Evolution avoiding conflicts with my - existing GNOME installation? - - + + + + + + How should I compile Evolution avoiding conflicts with my + existing GNOME installation? + + + The best way is to install Evolution into a separate prefix. - In order to specify a non-default installation prefix, you can - pass the --prefix option to - configure or autogen.sh. For - example: + In order to specify a non-default installation prefix, you + can pass the --prefix option to + configure or + autogen.sh. For example: @@ -157,7 +149,7 @@ cd /cvs/evolution If you install Evolution and the Evolution libraries in a non-standard prefix, make sure you set the appropriate - environment variables in your shell's startup script: + environment variables in the startup script for Evolution: @@ -168,102 +160,109 @@ export GNOME_PATH=/opt/gnome:/usr You may also need to add $prefix/lib (e.g. /opt/gnome/lib) to your - /etc/ld.so.conf. - - - - - - - I get <computeroutput>make: *** No rule to make target - `all-no-@BUILD_INCLUDED_LIBINTL@'</computeroutput> - - - - You probably have gettext 0.10.36 or - later installed. Try downgrading to 0.10.35; unfortunately, - 0.10.36 introduced some incompatibilities with the current - xml-i18n-tools. - - - - - - - - + /etc/ld.so.conf. Of course, this will + not work for systems which do not use ld.so.conf, such as + HP-UX. + + + + + + + I get make: *** No rule to make target + `all-no-@BUILD_INCLUDED_LIBINTL@' + + + + + You probably have gettext 0.10.36 or + later installed. Try downgrading to 0.10.35; + unfortunately, 0.10.36 introduced some incompatibilities + with the current xml-i18n-tools. + + + + + + + Troubleshooting - - - - - I get <computeroutput>Cannot initialize the Evolution - shell</computeroutput>. - - - - Check that: - - - - - - oafd is listen in your PATH - environment variable. - - - - - - GNOME_Evolution_Shell.oaf and - the other       - GNOME_Evolution_*.oaf files are - readable and installed in - $prefix/share/oaf, where - $prefix is one of the prefixes - listed in GNOME_PATH or - OAF_INFO_PATH.  (These variables are - supposed to contain $PATH-like colon-separated lists of - paths.  If the installation prefix for Evolution is - different from that). Run `oaf-slay' once before running - `evolution' again if you change $GNOME_PATH or - $OAF_INFO_PATH. - - - - - - evolution, - evolution-mail and the other - evolution-* executables are in your - $PATH. - - - - - - - - - I get <computeroutput>Cannot open composer window</computeroutput>. - - - + + + + + I get Cannot initialize the Evolution + shell. + + + + + Check that: + + + + + + oafd is listen in your PATH + environment variable. + + + + + + GNOME_Evolution_Shell.oaf and + the other       + GNOME_Evolution_*.oaf files are + readable and installed in + $prefix/share/oaf, where + $prefix is one of the prefixes + listed in GNOME_PATH or + OAF_INFO_PATH.  (These variables are + supposed to contain $PATH-like colon-separated lists of + paths.  If the installation prefix for Evolution is + different from that). Run `oaf-slay' once before running + `evolution' again if you change $GNOME_PATH or + $OAF_INFO_PATH. + + + + + + evolution, + evolution-mail and the other + evolution-* executables are in your + $PATH. + + + + + + + + + + I get Cannot open composer window. + + + + This actually means that Evolution cannot activate the HTML editor component from GtkHTML. The comments in the previous answer still apply; also make sure that gnome-gtkhtml-editor is in your PATH. - - - - - + </answer> + </qandaentry> + + <qandaentry> + <question> + <para> I updated my Evolution, but my addressbook contacts are no longer there, what should I do? - - + + + Evolution uses the libdb library to handle the addressbook database. Two versions of @@ -348,60 +347,66 @@ db_dump185 ~/evolution/local/Contacts/addressbook.db.backup | db_load ~/evolutio - + + - - - + <qandaentry> + <question> + <para> Evolution reported an error when trying to retrieve from my local spool in <filename>/var/spool/mail/username</filename>. Why? - - - - Evolution doesn't have an external helper for moving mail, - so /var/spool/mail/ must be writable by you. Try this: - - - + + + + + Evolution doesn't have an external helper for moving mail, + so /var/spool/mail/ must be writable + by you. Try this: + + + chmod 1777 /var/spool/mail - - Yes, we know this is a problem. It will be fixed eventually. - - + + Yes, we know this is a problem. It will be fixed eventually. + + + - - - + <qandaentry> + <question> + <para> Evolution crashes reporting that it couldn't allocate N billion bytes; how do I fix this? - - - - This usually happens when a component tries talking a - certain version of a CORBA interface to another component - that supports a different version. For example, this can - happen when you recompile and install a single component - without recompiling/installing the rest of Evolution. - + + + + This usually happens when a component tries talking a + certain version of a CORBA interface to another component + that supports a different version. For example, this can + happen when you recompile and install a single component + without recompiling/installing the rest of Evolution. + + + + So, if this occurs to you, make sure all the components + are compiled and installed at the same time. This also + applies to GtkHTML upgrades; after upgrading and + installing a newer GtkHTML, always re-compile and + re-install Evolution against it. + + + + + + - So, if this occurs to you, make sure all the components are - compiled and installed at the same time. This also applies - to GtkHTML upgrades; after upgrading and installing a newer - GtkHTML, always re-compile and re-install Evolution against - it. - - - - - - - What is <command>killev</command> and why do I need to use it? - - + + + Evolution is actually made up of several components that run as separate processes. Evolution's shell is not very good @@ -417,19 +422,22 @@ chmod 1777 /var/spool/mail should try to exit the shell cleanly first, so you give a chance to the other components to clean things up properly.) - - - - - What is <command>oaf-slay</command> and why do I need to use it? - + + - - oaf-slay is an utility which comes with - OAF, the Object Activation Framework that is used in the - GNOME Desktop to activate components. It will kill the - object activation daemon (oafd) as well - as all the active components on the system. + + + + What is oaf-slay and why do I need to use it? + + + + + oaf-slay is an utility which comes with + OAF, the Object Activation Framework that is used in the + GNOME Desktop to activate components. It will kill the + object activation daemon (oafd) as well + as all the active components on the system. @@ -446,64 +454,71 @@ chmod 1777 /var/spool/mail Nautilus. To avoid problems, do not run oaf-slay while you are in GNOME. - - - - - - - - - - Debugging - - - - - - Where should I report bugs for Evolution? - - - - You should report bugs about Evolution into the Ximian bug - reporting system (Bugzilla), located at http://bugzilla.ximian.com. - - - - Please use the query function to check if a bug has been - submitted already before submitting it. - - - - - - - Can I just use Bug-Buddy? - - - - No. The Ximian bug tracker does not yet have an email-based - interface, so Bug Buddy cannot talk to it. This will be - fixed eventually. - - + + + + - - - - What is a stack trace (backtrace) and how do I get one? - - - - A stack trace is a list of the chain of function calls that - lead to some point in the program. Typically, you want to - get a stack trace when Evolution crashes or hangs and you - want to try to figure out where in the code that happened - and why. For this reason, stack traces are extremely useful - for the Evolution developers, so it's important that you - learn how to get them, and always include them in crash - reports. + + Questions about Bugs and Debugging + + Find a bug? Here's how to help us fix it! + + + + + + + Where should I report bugs for Evolution? + + + + + You should report bugs about Evolution into the Ximian bug + reporting system (Bugzilla), located at http://bugzilla.ximian.com. + + + + Please use the query function to check if a bug has been + submitted already before submitting it. + + + + + + + + Can I just use Bug-Buddy? + + + + + Not yet. The Ximian bug tracker does not yet have an + email-based interface, so Bug Buddy cannot talk to it. This + will be fixed eventually. + + + + + + + + What is a stack trace (backtrace) and how do I get one? + + + + + A stack trace is a list of the chain of function calls that + lead to some point in the program. Typically, you want to + get a stack trace when Evolution crashes or hangs and you + want to try to figure out where in the code that happened + and why. For this reason, stack traces are extremely + useful for the Evolution developers, so it's important that + you learn how to get them, and include them in crash + reports. Once we have bug-buddy working + with our bug database, it will be much easier to do + this. Until then, here's how: @@ -602,247 +617,290 @@ bt attach PID - - Where PID is the PID of the - component. Notice that this also works if you attach right - after a crash dialog appears, before hitting "OK" or "Submit - bug report". - - - - - - - - - - - Features - - - - - - How can I remove a folder? - - - - Currently there is no command in Evolution to remove a - folder, so you have to remove it by hand. - - - - All the folders are stored in - ~/evolution/local. Each folder is a - directory containing the data files, as well as a - subfolders directory that contains all - its subfolders. So for example if you have a subfolder of - the Inbox called - Foo, you can run the following command - to get rid of it (and all it subfolders): - + + Where PID is the PID of the + component. Notice that this also works if you attach + right after a crash dialog appears, before hitting "OK" or + "Submit bug report". + + + + + + + + Features + + Following is a list of questions about the features in + Evolution. + - + + + + + How can I remove a folder? + + + + + Currently there is no command in Evolution to remove a + folder, so you have to remove it by hand. + + + + All the folders are stored in + ~/evolution/local. Each folder is a + directory containing the data files, as well as a + subfolders directory that contains + all its subfolders. So for example if you have a + subfolder of the Inbox called + Foo, you can run the following + command to get rid of it (and all it subfolders): + + + rm -rf ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Foo - - - - You should do this after exiting Evolution. - - - - - - Why doesn't drag and drop between folders seem to work? - - - - The implementation isn't finished, although it's planned to - be finished soon. - - - - In the meantime, you can copy the folders' contents by hand - from the shell (please do this after quitting Evolution). - For example: - - - + + + + You should do this after exiting Evolution. + + + + + + + + Why doesn't drag and drop between folders seem to work? + + + + + The implementation isn't finished, although it's planned + to be finished soon. + + + + In the meantime, you can copy the folders' contents by + hand from the shell (please do this after quitting + Evolution). For example: + + + cp -r ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Foo ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Bar - + - - Likewise, you can use mv to rename or - move folders. - - + + Likewise, you can use mv to rename or + move folders. + + + - - - + <qandaentry> + <question> + <para> Can I read mail from a mailbox file created by some other application (e.g. Mutt) without importing mail from it? - - - - No, but it's a planned feature. - + + + + No, but it's a planned feature. + + + + + + + + Can Evolution sync to my Palm OS (tm) device? + + + + + Yes. Evolution needs to be compiled with Palm syncing + support for this to work though. Please refer to the + README file for additional + information on the requirements. + + + + + + + What is the difference between a virtual folder (vfolder) + and a regular folder? + + + + + A virtual folder is like a saved search: it is a view of + your mail. Regular folders actually contain the mail + messages. You can have one message be in multiple virtual + folders, but only in one regular folder. See the section + in the Evolution manual about virtual folders for more + information. + + + + + + + Can Evolution spell-check the messages while I compose them? + + + + + Yes. The Evolution composer is able to highlight + mis-spelled word on the fly as you type them, and also + give you suggestions for possible corrections. In order + for this to work you need the + gnome-spell component, which is not + shipped with Ximian GNOME yet. + + + + If you are brave enough, you can check out module + gnome-spell from the GNOME CVS and + compile it yourself. Check out its README file for a list + of gnome-spell's requirements for + compilation. + + + + Note that you don't need to recompile Evolution after + installing gnome-spell; it will be + picked up automatically. + + + + + + + + I cannot see the images that are contained in some HTML + mail message I am getting. Why? + + + + + Evolution currently doesn't support this, but it's a + planned feature. It will be an option: many people like + to turn off the images because they use up bandwidth and can + be used to spy on your email reading habits. + + + + + + + + Can I change the font that Evolution uses for compose and + displaying mail messages? + + + + + You have to change the GtkHTML settings for that: in the + GNOME Control Center, go to the "HTML Viewer" + configuration page, which is under the "Document Handlers" + category. + + + + + + + How do I import my Outlook .pst files into Evolution? + + + + + You cannot import these files directly into Evolution + because the .pst format is a + proprietry format. However, Mozilla Mail on Windows can + convert them into the mbox format, which can + then be imported by Evolution. + + + + To start importing your Outlook mail to Evolution, run + Mozilla Mail on Windows and select the + FileImport... + to begin. Then select that you wish to import Mail from + Outlook. Once Mozilla has imported all your mail, reboot + your computer into Linux. + + + + Mount your Windows partition in Linux and run Evolution to + begin importing your mail. Select + FileImport + File... to start importing. Set + the file type to MBox (mbox) and click on + Browse to select the mail you want + to import. + + + + If you are the only user on Windows, the mail files will + be stored in /mnt/c/windows/Application + Data/Mozilla/Profiles/default/XXXX/Mail/imported.mail/ + where /mnt/c/ is your windows + partition mount point and XXXX is some collection of + numbers and digits ending in .slt. + + + + If there is more than one user, the file will be in + /mnt/c/windows/Profiles/USERNAME/XXXX/Mail/imported.mail/ + where USERNAME is your Windows username. + + + + For each mail folder in Outlook, Mozilla will convert the + folder into one mbox file. To import all your mail, import + all the files without a .msf + extension. + + + + + + + + If Mozilla can import .pst files, why can't Evolution? + + + + + Mozilla on Windows accesses the .pst + files through the MAPI.DLL, which is + only avaliable on Windows. MAPI.DLL + is the only way to access .pst files + and Evolution cannot use this DLL in Linux. + + + + + + - - - - Can Evolution sync to my Palm OS (tm) device? - - - Yes. Evolution needs to be compiled with Palm syncing - support for this to work though. Please refer to the - README file for additional information - on the requirements. - - - - - - What is the difference between a virtual folder (vfolder) - and a regular folder? - - - A virtual folder is like a saved search: it is a view of - your mail. Regular folders actually contain the mail - messages. You can have one message be in multiple virtual - folders, but only in one regular folder. See the section in - the Evolution manual about virtual folders for more - information. - - - - - - Can Evolution spell-check the messages while I compose them? - - - Yes. The Evolution composer is able to highlight - mis-spelled word on the fly as you type them, and also give - you suggestions for possible corrections. In order for this - to work you need the gnome-spell - component, which is not shipped with Ximian GNOME yet. - - - If you are brave enough, you can check out module - gnome-spell from the GNOME CVS and - compile it yourself. Check out its README file for a list - of gnome-spell's requirements for - compilation. - - - Note that you don't need to recompile Evolution after - installing gnome-spell; it will be - picked up automatically. - - - - - - I cannot see the images that are contained in some HTML mail - message I am getting. Why? - - - Evolution currently doesn't support this, but it's a planned - feature. - - - - - Can I change the font that Evolution uses for compose and - displaying mail messages? - - - You have to change the GtkHTML settings for that: in the - GNOME Control Center, go to the "HTML Viewer" configuration - page, which is under the "Document Handlers" category. - - - - - How do I import my Outlook <filename>.pst</filename> files into Evolution? - - - - You cannot import these files directly into Evolution because the - .pst format is a proprietry - format. However, Mozilla Mail on Windows can convert them - into the mbox format, which can then be imported by Evolution. - - - - To start importing your Outlook mail to Evolution, run Mozilla - Mail on Windows and select the - FileImport... - to begin. Then select that you wish to import Mail from - Outlook. Once Mozilla has imported all your mail, reboot your - computer into Linux. - - - - Mount your Windows partition in Linux and run Evolution to - begin importing your mail. Select - FileImport - File... to start importing. Set the - file type to MBox (mbox) and click on - Browse to select the mail you want to - import. - - - - If you are the only user on Windows, the mail files will - be stored in /mnt/c/windows/Application - Data/Mozilla/Profiles/default/XXXX/Mail/imported.mail/ - where /mnt/c/ is your windows partition - mount point and XXXX is some collection of numbers and digits - ending in .slt. - - - - If there is more than one user, the file will be in - /mnt/c/windows/Profiles/USERNAME/XXXX/Mail/imported.mail/ - where USERNAME is your Windows username. - - - For each mail folder in Outlook, Mozilla will convert the - folder into one mbox file. To import all your mail, import all - the files without a .msf extension. - - - - - - If Mozilla can import <filename>.pst</filename> files, why can't Evolution? - - - - Mozilla on Windows accesses the .pst - files through the MAPI.DLL, which is only - avaliable on Windows. MAPI.DLL is the - only way to access .pst files and Evolution - cannot use this DLL in Linux. - - - -
diff --git a/doc/C/evolution.sgml b/doc/C/evolution.sgml index 70c076bb30..e794d4a325 100644 --- a/doc/C/evolution.sgml +++ b/doc/C/evolution.sgml @@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ + @@ -33,7 +34,7 @@ implemented. --> KevinBreit - 2000 + 2001 Ximian, Inc., @@ -63,7 +64,7 @@ implemented. --> - This is version 0.10 of the Evolution manual. + This is version 0.11 of the Evolution manual. @@ -126,7 +127,7 @@ implemented. --> &MENUREF; - + &FAQ; &APX-GLOSS; &APX-BUGS; &APX-AUTHORS; diff --git a/help/C/apx-authors.sgml b/help/C/apx-authors.sgml index 8ba08924b1..694e1158df 100644 --- a/help/C/apx-authors.sgml +++ b/help/C/apx-authors.sgml @@ -53,8 +53,10 @@ and other dedicated GNOME programmers. This manual was written by Aaron Weber - (aaron@ximian.com) and Kevin Breit - (battery841@mypad.com) with the help of the + (aaron@ximian.com), Kevin Breit + (battery841@mypad.com) Duncan Mak + (duncan@ximian.com) and Ettore Perazzoli + (ettore@ximian.com) with the help of the application programmers and the GNOME Documentation Project. Please send all comments and suggestions regarding the manual to the GNOME Documentation Project at diff --git a/help/C/evolution-faq.sgml b/help/C/evolution-faq.sgml index 4fdb3940c5..62621ba798 100644 --- a/help/C/evolution-faq.sgml +++ b/help/C/evolution-faq.sgml @@ -1,123 +1,114 @@ - - -
- - - - Ettore - Perazzoli - - - Duncan - Mak - - - - Evolution Frequently Asked questions - - - This is a FAQ list and yadda yadda. - - - - - + + + Frequently Asked Questions About Ximian Evolution + + Here are some frequently asked questions about the + Evolution groupware suite from + Ximian. + + - + - Getting and compiling + Getting and Compiling Evolution - - - - + <qandaset> + <qandaentry> + <question> + <para> Where can I get the latest Evolution release? - - - - There are two main ways to install the latest Evolution + + + + + There are two ways to install the latest Evolution release: - - - - - If you have Ximian GNOME installed, you can start Red - Carpet, Ximian's software updating system, and subscribe - to the Evolution channel. This will let you install a - binary for the latest release, and will also warn you - when a new version has been made available. - - - - - - If you want to compile from source, you can download the - latest official Evolution tarball from: - - - - - ftp://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/unstable/sources/evolution - - - - - - - - - - Are binary snapshots available? - - + + + If you have Ximian GNOME installed, you can start + Red Carpet, Ximian's software updating system, and + subscribe to the Evolution channel. This will let + you install a binary for the latest release, and + will also warn you when a new version has been made + available. + + + + + + If you want to compile from source, you can + download the latest official Evolution tarball + from: + + + + + ftp://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/unstable/sources/evolution + + + + + + + + + + Are binary snapshots available? + + + Yes, if you have Ximian GNOME installed. Just run Red Carpet and subscribe to the Evolution Snapshot channel. - The snapshot builds are logged at http://primates.ximian.com/~snapshot. - - - - - - Why isn't a new snapshot available today? - - - - Sometimes the build might fail because of problems with the - source on CVS. In this case, just wait for next day's - snapshot. - - - - - - - How do I get Evolution from CVS? - - - - If you already have GNOME - CVS access, simply checkout the following modules: - evolution, gtkhtml, gal. - - - - If you don't have a CVS account, you could use anoncvs - instead. Bear in mind that anoncvs is only synchronized once a - day, and code received from anoncvs may not be latest version - available. + + + + + + Why isn't a new snapshot available today? + + + + + Sometimes the build might fail because of problems with + the source on CVS. In this case, just wait for next day's + snapshot. + + + + + + + How do I get Evolution from CVS? + + + + + If you already have GNOME CVS access, + simply check out the following modules: evolution, + gtkhtml, gal. + + + If you don't have a CVS account, you can use anoncvs + instead. Bear in mind that anoncvs is only synchronized once + a day, and code received from anoncvs may not be latest + version available. Before using the anoncvs server, you have to log into it. - This only needs to be done once. + This only needs to be done once. Use this command: @@ -132,21 +123,22 @@ cvs -z3 -d :pserver:anonymous@anoncvs.gnome.org:/cvs/gnome login cvs -z3 -d :pserver:anonymous@anoncvs.gnome.org:/cvs/gnome co evolution gtkhtml gal - - - - - - How should I compile Evolution avoiding conflicts with my - existing GNOME installation? - - + + + + + + How should I compile Evolution avoiding conflicts with my + existing GNOME installation? + + + The best way is to install Evolution into a separate prefix. - In order to specify a non-default installation prefix, you can - pass the --prefix option to - configure or autogen.sh. For - example: + In order to specify a non-default installation prefix, you + can pass the --prefix option to + configure or + autogen.sh. For example: @@ -157,7 +149,7 @@ cd /cvs/evolution If you install Evolution and the Evolution libraries in a non-standard prefix, make sure you set the appropriate - environment variables in your shell's startup script: + environment variables in the startup script for Evolution: @@ -168,102 +160,109 @@ export GNOME_PATH=/opt/gnome:/usr You may also need to add $prefix/lib (e.g. /opt/gnome/lib) to your - /etc/ld.so.conf. - - - - - - - I get <computeroutput>make: *** No rule to make target - `all-no-@BUILD_INCLUDED_LIBINTL@'</computeroutput> - - - - You probably have gettext 0.10.36 or - later installed. Try downgrading to 0.10.35; unfortunately, - 0.10.36 introduced some incompatibilities with the current - xml-i18n-tools. - - - - - - - - + /etc/ld.so.conf. Of course, this will + not work for systems which do not use ld.so.conf, such as + HP-UX. + + + + + + + I get make: *** No rule to make target + `all-no-@BUILD_INCLUDED_LIBINTL@' + + + + + You probably have gettext 0.10.36 or + later installed. Try downgrading to 0.10.35; + unfortunately, 0.10.36 introduced some incompatibilities + with the current xml-i18n-tools. + + + + + + + Troubleshooting - - - - - I get <computeroutput>Cannot initialize the Evolution - shell</computeroutput>. - - - - Check that: - - - - - - oafd is listen in your PATH - environment variable. - - - - - - GNOME_Evolution_Shell.oaf and - the other       - GNOME_Evolution_*.oaf files are - readable and installed in - $prefix/share/oaf, where - $prefix is one of the prefixes - listed in GNOME_PATH or - OAF_INFO_PATH.  (These variables are - supposed to contain $PATH-like colon-separated lists of - paths.  If the installation prefix for Evolution is - different from that). Run `oaf-slay' once before running - `evolution' again if you change $GNOME_PATH or - $OAF_INFO_PATH. - - - - - - evolution, - evolution-mail and the other - evolution-* executables are in your - $PATH. - - - - - - - - - I get <computeroutput>Cannot open composer window</computeroutput>. - - - + + + + + I get Cannot initialize the Evolution + shell. + + + + + Check that: + + + + + + oafd is listen in your PATH + environment variable. + + + + + + GNOME_Evolution_Shell.oaf and + the other       + GNOME_Evolution_*.oaf files are + readable and installed in + $prefix/share/oaf, where + $prefix is one of the prefixes + listed in GNOME_PATH or + OAF_INFO_PATH.  (These variables are + supposed to contain $PATH-like colon-separated lists of + paths.  If the installation prefix for Evolution is + different from that). Run `oaf-slay' once before running + `evolution' again if you change $GNOME_PATH or + $OAF_INFO_PATH. + + + + + + evolution, + evolution-mail and the other + evolution-* executables are in your + $PATH. + + + + + + + + + + I get Cannot open composer window. + + + + This actually means that Evolution cannot activate the HTML editor component from GtkHTML. The comments in the previous answer still apply; also make sure that gnome-gtkhtml-editor is in your PATH. - - - - - + </answer> + </qandaentry> + + <qandaentry> + <question> + <para> I updated my Evolution, but my addressbook contacts are no longer there, what should I do? - - + + + Evolution uses the libdb library to handle the addressbook database. Two versions of @@ -348,60 +347,66 @@ db_dump185 ~/evolution/local/Contacts/addressbook.db.backup | db_load ~/evolutio - + + - - - + <qandaentry> + <question> + <para> Evolution reported an error when trying to retrieve from my local spool in <filename>/var/spool/mail/username</filename>. Why? - - - - Evolution doesn't have an external helper for moving mail, - so /var/spool/mail/ must be writable by you. Try this: - - - + + + + + Evolution doesn't have an external helper for moving mail, + so /var/spool/mail/ must be writable + by you. Try this: + + + chmod 1777 /var/spool/mail - - Yes, we know this is a problem. It will be fixed eventually. - - + + Yes, we know this is a problem. It will be fixed eventually. + + + - - - + <qandaentry> + <question> + <para> Evolution crashes reporting that it couldn't allocate N billion bytes; how do I fix this? - - - - This usually happens when a component tries talking a - certain version of a CORBA interface to another component - that supports a different version. For example, this can - happen when you recompile and install a single component - without recompiling/installing the rest of Evolution. - + + + + This usually happens when a component tries talking a + certain version of a CORBA interface to another component + that supports a different version. For example, this can + happen when you recompile and install a single component + without recompiling/installing the rest of Evolution. + + + + So, if this occurs to you, make sure all the components + are compiled and installed at the same time. This also + applies to GtkHTML upgrades; after upgrading and + installing a newer GtkHTML, always re-compile and + re-install Evolution against it. + + + + + + - So, if this occurs to you, make sure all the components are - compiled and installed at the same time. This also applies - to GtkHTML upgrades; after upgrading and installing a newer - GtkHTML, always re-compile and re-install Evolution against - it. - - - - - - - What is <command>killev</command> and why do I need to use it? - - + + + Evolution is actually made up of several components that run as separate processes. Evolution's shell is not very good @@ -417,19 +422,22 @@ chmod 1777 /var/spool/mail should try to exit the shell cleanly first, so you give a chance to the other components to clean things up properly.) - - - - - What is <command>oaf-slay</command> and why do I need to use it? - + + - - oaf-slay is an utility which comes with - OAF, the Object Activation Framework that is used in the - GNOME Desktop to activate components. It will kill the - object activation daemon (oafd) as well - as all the active components on the system. + + + + What is oaf-slay and why do I need to use it? + + + + + oaf-slay is an utility which comes with + OAF, the Object Activation Framework that is used in the + GNOME Desktop to activate components. It will kill the + object activation daemon (oafd) as well + as all the active components on the system. @@ -446,64 +454,71 @@ chmod 1777 /var/spool/mail Nautilus. To avoid problems, do not run oaf-slay while you are in GNOME. - - - - - - - - - - Debugging - - - - - - Where should I report bugs for Evolution? - - - - You should report bugs about Evolution into the Ximian bug - reporting system (Bugzilla), located at http://bugzilla.ximian.com. - - - - Please use the query function to check if a bug has been - submitted already before submitting it. - - - - - - - Can I just use Bug-Buddy? - - - - No. The Ximian bug tracker does not yet have an email-based - interface, so Bug Buddy cannot talk to it. This will be - fixed eventually. - - + + + + - - - - What is a stack trace (backtrace) and how do I get one? - - - - A stack trace is a list of the chain of function calls that - lead to some point in the program. Typically, you want to - get a stack trace when Evolution crashes or hangs and you - want to try to figure out where in the code that happened - and why. For this reason, stack traces are extremely useful - for the Evolution developers, so it's important that you - learn how to get them, and always include them in crash - reports. + + Questions about Bugs and Debugging + + Find a bug? Here's how to help us fix it! + + + + + + + Where should I report bugs for Evolution? + + + + + You should report bugs about Evolution into the Ximian bug + reporting system (Bugzilla), located at http://bugzilla.ximian.com. + + + + Please use the query function to check if a bug has been + submitted already before submitting it. + + + + + + + + Can I just use Bug-Buddy? + + + + + Not yet. The Ximian bug tracker does not yet have an + email-based interface, so Bug Buddy cannot talk to it. This + will be fixed eventually. + + + + + + + + What is a stack trace (backtrace) and how do I get one? + + + + + A stack trace is a list of the chain of function calls that + lead to some point in the program. Typically, you want to + get a stack trace when Evolution crashes or hangs and you + want to try to figure out where in the code that happened + and why. For this reason, stack traces are extremely + useful for the Evolution developers, so it's important that + you learn how to get them, and include them in crash + reports. Once we have bug-buddy working + with our bug database, it will be much easier to do + this. Until then, here's how: @@ -602,247 +617,290 @@ bt attach PID - - Where PID is the PID of the - component. Notice that this also works if you attach right - after a crash dialog appears, before hitting "OK" or "Submit - bug report". - - - - - - - - - - - Features - - - - - - How can I remove a folder? - - - - Currently there is no command in Evolution to remove a - folder, so you have to remove it by hand. - - - - All the folders are stored in - ~/evolution/local. Each folder is a - directory containing the data files, as well as a - subfolders directory that contains all - its subfolders. So for example if you have a subfolder of - the Inbox called - Foo, you can run the following command - to get rid of it (and all it subfolders): - + + Where PID is the PID of the + component. Notice that this also works if you attach + right after a crash dialog appears, before hitting "OK" or + "Submit bug report". + + + + + + + + Features + + Following is a list of questions about the features in + Evolution. + - + + + + + How can I remove a folder? + + + + + Currently there is no command in Evolution to remove a + folder, so you have to remove it by hand. + + + + All the folders are stored in + ~/evolution/local. Each folder is a + directory containing the data files, as well as a + subfolders directory that contains + all its subfolders. So for example if you have a + subfolder of the Inbox called + Foo, you can run the following + command to get rid of it (and all it subfolders): + + + rm -rf ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Foo - - - - You should do this after exiting Evolution. - - - - - - Why doesn't drag and drop between folders seem to work? - - - - The implementation isn't finished, although it's planned to - be finished soon. - - - - In the meantime, you can copy the folders' contents by hand - from the shell (please do this after quitting Evolution). - For example: - - - + + + + You should do this after exiting Evolution. + + + + + + + + Why doesn't drag and drop between folders seem to work? + + + + + The implementation isn't finished, although it's planned + to be finished soon. + + + + In the meantime, you can copy the folders' contents by + hand from the shell (please do this after quitting + Evolution). For example: + + + cp -r ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Foo ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Bar - + - - Likewise, you can use mv to rename or - move folders. - - + + Likewise, you can use mv to rename or + move folders. + + + - - - + <qandaentry> + <question> + <para> Can I read mail from a mailbox file created by some other application (e.g. Mutt) without importing mail from it? - - - - No, but it's a planned feature. - + + + + No, but it's a planned feature. + + + + + + + + Can Evolution sync to my Palm OS (tm) device? + + + + + Yes. Evolution needs to be compiled with Palm syncing + support for this to work though. Please refer to the + README file for additional + information on the requirements. + + + + + + + What is the difference between a virtual folder (vfolder) + and a regular folder? + + + + + A virtual folder is like a saved search: it is a view of + your mail. Regular folders actually contain the mail + messages. You can have one message be in multiple virtual + folders, but only in one regular folder. See the section + in the Evolution manual about virtual folders for more + information. + + + + + + + Can Evolution spell-check the messages while I compose them? + + + + + Yes. The Evolution composer is able to highlight + mis-spelled word on the fly as you type them, and also + give you suggestions for possible corrections. In order + for this to work you need the + gnome-spell component, which is not + shipped with Ximian GNOME yet. + + + + If you are brave enough, you can check out module + gnome-spell from the GNOME CVS and + compile it yourself. Check out its README file for a list + of gnome-spell's requirements for + compilation. + + + + Note that you don't need to recompile Evolution after + installing gnome-spell; it will be + picked up automatically. + + + + + + + + I cannot see the images that are contained in some HTML + mail message I am getting. Why? + + + + + Evolution currently doesn't support this, but it's a + planned feature. It will be an option: many people like + to turn off the images because they use up bandwidth and can + be used to spy on your email reading habits. + + + + + + + + Can I change the font that Evolution uses for compose and + displaying mail messages? + + + + + You have to change the GtkHTML settings for that: in the + GNOME Control Center, go to the "HTML Viewer" + configuration page, which is under the "Document Handlers" + category. + + + + + + + How do I import my Outlook .pst files into Evolution? + + + + + You cannot import these files directly into Evolution + because the .pst format is a + proprietry format. However, Mozilla Mail on Windows can + convert them into the mbox format, which can + then be imported by Evolution. + + + + To start importing your Outlook mail to Evolution, run + Mozilla Mail on Windows and select the + FileImport... + to begin. Then select that you wish to import Mail from + Outlook. Once Mozilla has imported all your mail, reboot + your computer into Linux. + + + + Mount your Windows partition in Linux and run Evolution to + begin importing your mail. Select + FileImport + File... to start importing. Set + the file type to MBox (mbox) and click on + Browse to select the mail you want + to import. + + + + If you are the only user on Windows, the mail files will + be stored in /mnt/c/windows/Application + Data/Mozilla/Profiles/default/XXXX/Mail/imported.mail/ + where /mnt/c/ is your windows + partition mount point and XXXX is some collection of + numbers and digits ending in .slt. + + + + If there is more than one user, the file will be in + /mnt/c/windows/Profiles/USERNAME/XXXX/Mail/imported.mail/ + where USERNAME is your Windows username. + + + + For each mail folder in Outlook, Mozilla will convert the + folder into one mbox file. To import all your mail, import + all the files without a .msf + extension. + + + + + + + + If Mozilla can import .pst files, why can't Evolution? + + + + + Mozilla on Windows accesses the .pst + files through the MAPI.DLL, which is + only avaliable on Windows. MAPI.DLL + is the only way to access .pst files + and Evolution cannot use this DLL in Linux. + + + + + + - - - - Can Evolution sync to my Palm OS (tm) device? - - - Yes. Evolution needs to be compiled with Palm syncing - support for this to work though. Please refer to the - README file for additional information - on the requirements. - - - - - - What is the difference between a virtual folder (vfolder) - and a regular folder? - - - A virtual folder is like a saved search: it is a view of - your mail. Regular folders actually contain the mail - messages. You can have one message be in multiple virtual - folders, but only in one regular folder. See the section in - the Evolution manual about virtual folders for more - information. - - - - - - Can Evolution spell-check the messages while I compose them? - - - Yes. The Evolution composer is able to highlight - mis-spelled word on the fly as you type them, and also give - you suggestions for possible corrections. In order for this - to work you need the gnome-spell - component, which is not shipped with Ximian GNOME yet. - - - If you are brave enough, you can check out module - gnome-spell from the GNOME CVS and - compile it yourself. Check out its README file for a list - of gnome-spell's requirements for - compilation. - - - Note that you don't need to recompile Evolution after - installing gnome-spell; it will be - picked up automatically. - - - - - - I cannot see the images that are contained in some HTML mail - message I am getting. Why? - - - Evolution currently doesn't support this, but it's a planned - feature. - - - - - Can I change the font that Evolution uses for compose and - displaying mail messages? - - - You have to change the GtkHTML settings for that: in the - GNOME Control Center, go to the "HTML Viewer" configuration - page, which is under the "Document Handlers" category. - - - - - How do I import my Outlook <filename>.pst</filename> files into Evolution? - - - - You cannot import these files directly into Evolution because the - .pst format is a proprietry - format. However, Mozilla Mail on Windows can convert them - into the mbox format, which can then be imported by Evolution. - - - - To start importing your Outlook mail to Evolution, run Mozilla - Mail on Windows and select the - FileImport... - to begin. Then select that you wish to import Mail from - Outlook. Once Mozilla has imported all your mail, reboot your - computer into Linux. - - - - Mount your Windows partition in Linux and run Evolution to - begin importing your mail. Select - FileImport - File... to start importing. Set the - file type to MBox (mbox) and click on - Browse to select the mail you want to - import. - - - - If you are the only user on Windows, the mail files will - be stored in /mnt/c/windows/Application - Data/Mozilla/Profiles/default/XXXX/Mail/imported.mail/ - where /mnt/c/ is your windows partition - mount point and XXXX is some collection of numbers and digits - ending in .slt. - - - - If there is more than one user, the file will be in - /mnt/c/windows/Profiles/USERNAME/XXXX/Mail/imported.mail/ - where USERNAME is your Windows username. - - - For each mail folder in Outlook, Mozilla will convert the - folder into one mbox file. To import all your mail, import all - the files without a .msf extension. - - - - - - If Mozilla can import <filename>.pst</filename> files, why can't Evolution? - - - - Mozilla on Windows accesses the .pst - files through the MAPI.DLL, which is only - avaliable on Windows. MAPI.DLL is the - only way to access .pst files and Evolution - cannot use this DLL in Linux. - - - -
diff --git a/help/C/evolution.sgml b/help/C/evolution.sgml index 70c076bb30..e794d4a325 100644 --- a/help/C/evolution.sgml +++ b/help/C/evolution.sgml @@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ + @@ -33,7 +34,7 @@ implemented. --> KevinBreit - 2000 + 2001 Ximian, Inc., @@ -63,7 +64,7 @@ implemented. --> - This is version 0.10 of the Evolution manual. + This is version 0.11 of the Evolution manual. @@ -126,7 +127,7 @@ implemented. --> &MENUREF; - + &FAQ; &APX-GLOSS; &APX-BUGS; &APX-AUTHORS; -- cgit v1.2.3