[mdlug] Evolution will not download mail any longer

[Jeff Hanson]

Try Thunderbird and see if it has the same problem.

On Wed, Jan 20, 2016 at 4:27 AM, Jim Fulner <jim.fulner at member.fsf.org>
wrote:

> Hey guys,
>
> After my most recent dist-upgrade it seems that Evolution isn't
> downloading any of my mail.
>
> When I launch I see a pop-up showing all 5 of my addresses each showing
> this message:
>
> Scanning folders in 'IMAP server server.address'
>
> and it will sit there for hours. I double checked the proxy settings and
> ensured it was set to use system defaults, it was. On general principles I
> tried setting it to direct connection (I don't use a proxy at home) and
> still no bananas.
>
> I have tried a few different Internet search terms all to no avail.
>
> Any recommendations?
>
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