From e232ded38af4bfba708f2d405bf0c1c849872054 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kevin Breit Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 17:56:29 +0000 Subject: Created its own file. 2001-07-02 Kevin Breit * C/apx-common-tasks.sgml: Created its own file. * C/usage-mainwindow.sgml: You name it. * C/preface.sgml: Pulled shortcuts from here into its own apx * C/evolution.sgml: Reordered entities svn path=/trunk/; revision=10686 --- help/C/usage-mail.sgml | 265 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 216 insertions(+), 49 deletions(-) (limited to 'help/C/usage-mail.sgml') diff --git a/help/C/usage-mail.sgml b/help/C/usage-mail.sgml index 87d97b4561..1217109a25 100644 --- a/help/C/usage-mail.sgml +++ b/help/C/usage-mail.sgml @@ -47,11 +47,7 @@ - - - Reading, Getting and Sending Mail - - + Reading Mail You can start reading email by clicking @@ -127,7 +123,7 @@ - + Sorting the message list One of the ways Evolution lets @@ -155,8 +151,8 @@ message with the original, so you can follow the thread of a conversation from one message to the next. - - + + Deleting Mail Once you've read your mail, you may want to get rid of @@ -177,10 +173,10 @@ Folder menu. That will delete it permanently. - - + + - + Checking Mail Now that you've had a look around the @@ -220,7 +216,7 @@ - + Using Evolution for News Newsgroups are so similar to email that there's no reason not @@ -232,9 +228,9 @@ Evolution will also check for news messages. - + - + Attachments and HTML Mail If someone sends you an attachment, a @@ -257,11 +253,11 @@ HTML-formatted mail, complete with graphics. HTML formatting will display automatically, although you can turn it off if you prefer. - - + + - + Writing and Sending Mail You can start writing a new email message by selecting @@ -296,7 +292,7 @@ Send. - + Saving Messages for Later Evolution will send mail immediately unless you tell it to @@ -330,8 +326,8 @@ File Save In Folder . - - + + Advanced Mail Composition You can probably guess the purpose of the buttons labelled @@ -343,7 +339,7 @@ additional features, including large recipient lists, attachments, and forwarding. - + Attachments If you want to attach a file to your email message, you @@ -374,8 +370,8 @@ always shown, load images only if the sender is in your addressbook, or never load images. - - + + Types of Recipients Evolution, like most email @@ -428,9 +424,9 @@ - + - + Choosing Recipients Quickly f you have created address cards in the contact manager, @@ -461,10 +457,10 @@ f you have created address cards in the contact manager, linkend="usage-contact-automate"> and . - - + + - + Replying to Messages To reply to a message, press the @@ -542,9 +538,9 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> - + - + Searching and Replacing with the Composer You're probably familiar with search and replace features, @@ -601,8 +597,8 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> be Case Sensitive when it determines a match. - - + + Embellish your email with HTML Normally, you can't set text styles or insert pictures in @@ -779,7 +775,7 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> composition tool or text editor would. - + @@ -796,7 +792,7 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> --> - + Forwarding Mail The post office forwards your mail for you when you change @@ -831,8 +827,8 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> composition frame, and press Send. - - + + Seven Tips for Email Courtesy I started with ten, but four were "Don't send @@ -860,7 +856,7 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> ALL CAPS MEANS YOU'RE SHOUTING! Don't write a whole - message in capital letters. It hurts people's ears. + messagge in capital letters. It hurts people's ears. @@ -876,18 +872,189 @@ with quoted materials and the relevant replies interspersed--> don't write back. - - - - When you reply or forward, include just enough of - the previous message to provide context: not too - much, not too little. - - - - - Happy mailing! - + + + + When you reply or forward, include just enough of + the previous message to provide context: not too + much, not too little. + + + + + Happy mailing! + + + + Subscription Management + + Evolution lets you handle your + IMAP and newsgroup subscriptions with the same tool: the + subscriptions manager. To start using it, choose + Settings Manage + Subscriptions . + + + If you have configured any IMAP (mail) or NNTP (news) + servers, you will see them listed in the left half of the + subscription management window. Click on a server to select + it, and you will see the folders or newsgroups available to + you. You can then select individual folders and subscribe to + them, or remove yourself from the subscription list. + + + Once you have subscribed to a folder or newsgroup, your system + will check for new messages whenever you press the + Get Mail button. + + + + + + Encryption + + What is Encryption? + + Encryption is an ancient method of changing readable text to unreadable + text that dates back to Egyptian times. Encryption takes the statement + "Evolution" and turns it into something which cannot be read without help + through decryption. + + Encryption Example + + Kevin orders an Evolution t-shirt from + Ximian, Inc. over the internet. He puts in his credit card number + which is 1234-567-8901. For security, his computer encrypts the + credit card number so it can be safely transmitted over the internet. + The number now is @#$23ui7yr87#@!48970fsd, which holds no intentional + resemblance to the inital number. When the information gets to + Ximian, Inc. it'll be decrypted into the inital number. + + + Encryption can be used in email in two ways: to verify that the sender is + the real sender, and to hide the message while in transmission. + Evolution has the capability to do both. + + + + Generating your PGP key + + First, you need to create a PGP key. To do this, you'll need GPG + installed. + + + GPG Versions + + This manual covers version 1.0.6 of GPG. If your version is different, + this may not be entirely accurate. You may find out your version number + by typing in: gpg --version. + + + + You can start by typing in: gpg --gen-key. At the + first question, select 1. The next question asks you about key length. + The longer the key, more stronger it is. However, the longer the key, the + longer it takes to generate. This is your choice. However, 1024 bits + (default) should be adequate. The next question asks you if you want your + key to expire. Expiring keys make your key invalid after a certain amount + of time, so old keys don't float around active. This is the same concept + as a coupon at a supermarket. Next, you'll type in your Real name, your + email address, and a comment. You should not forge this information, as + it is used later to verify who you are. Assuming that all your + information is correct, press "O" to continue. GPG now asks you for a + passphrase. This is a password which you will need to decrypt and encrypt + messages. This can be any length, with any characters in it. It is case + sensitive, which means that it does know the difference between capital + letters and lower-case. Now your key is generated. It is recommend you + surf the internet, read your email, or write a letter in a word + processor. This help creates randomness in the key. + + + Once this is completed, you'll be dropped back to the command line. + Now you can view your key information by typing gpg + --list-keys. You should see something similar to this: + + GPG Listing Keys + + /home/bob/.gnupg/pubring.gpg + ---------------------------- + pub 1024D/32j38dk2 2001-06-20 bob <bob@bob.com> + sub 1024g/289sklj3 2001-06-20 [expires: 2002-11-14] + + + You'll now need to upload your public key to a keyserver, so that your + friends can use your key. You'll need to know the ID of your key, which + is after the 1024D on the line beginning with pub. For this example, it + is 32j38dk2. You now type in gpg --send-keys --keyserver + wwwkeys.pgp.net 32j38dk2. Substitute your key ID for 32j38dk2. + You will be prompted to type in your password and your key will be uploaded for your + friends to download. + + + + Setting up Evolution's Encryption + + You'll need to open + + Tools + Mail Settings + + Once there, select the account you'd like to associate the key to and click + the Edit button. In the + Security tab is a section labeled Pretty + Goog Privacy. Enter your key ID and click + OK. Your key is now integrated into your identity + in Evolution. + + + + Sending Encrypted Messages + + You can either sign or encrypt a message. When you sign a message, verify + that you were the one who sent it, and that no one is forging your + identity. Encrypting a message makes it impossible for someone with + prying eyes to view it while it's in tranmission. + + + + + Signing a Message + + To sign a message, you simply click + + Security + PGP Sign + + . You will be prompted for your PGP password. Once you enter it, + click OK and your message will be signed. + + + + + Encrypting a Message + + Encrypting a message is very similar to signing a message. You simply + click the menu item + + Security + PGP Encrypt + + + + + Unencrypting a Recieved Message + + Sometimes, a friend will send you a message which is encrypted. In order + for you to read it, you need to unencrypt it. + + + When you view the encrypted message, Evolution + will prompt you for your PGP password. You type in your PGP password and + the message is then decrypted. + + + -- cgit v1.2.3