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Re: [LUG] Backup Mail

 

> Richard Brown wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> I installed a copy of Lindows 4.5 on a mate's computer. He has enjoyed
>> using
>> it and would like to go Linux permanently. I am going to run a copy of
>> Fedora
>> core 5 on his box but before I do I need to backup his email. Does
>> anyone
>> know how I backup email in Lindows please?
>>
>> Thanks
> What email application is being used?  Is he retrieving his messages by
> POP3?  If so, has the "leave messages on the server" option been used?
> --
> Grant.
>
> --

If its Lindows I would guess either kmail or thunderbird.

Both should either store in mbox or have an option to export to mbox. Just
save this somewhere and evolution (default email in FC5) will import it
without any problems.

Contacts may be more problematic.

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