[mdlug] Evolution will not download mail any longer

[Jim Fulner]

Jeff,

Are you suggesting just for debugging purposes, or switching to Thunderbird altogether, because I'm not willing to do that yet.
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Hypocritically yours,
Jim Fulner

Who would use an FSF account on an iPhone?


> On Jan 20, 2016, at 11:36 AM, Jeff Hanson <jhansonxi at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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>> Jim Fulner
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