On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:45:59 -0600, Bradley Reed wrote:

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> I'm curious what features does Evolution have that claws-mail lacks?
>
> The Claws-mail developers are very responsive. I've seen feature
> requests be implemented the same day they were requested. It
> couldn't hurt to request a missing feature.
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> Brad
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>
Well, first understand, I am a pretty basic user. No Exchange, no webcal,
single-user. So, my needs are straightforward.

What I found missing in claws that I am used to in evo is:

1) address book. Not just a list of email contacts, but a usable database
that can store or export names, addresses, phone #s, etc. I tried creating
custom fields in the claws import facility, but those fields were not really
usable other than for storage.
2) I could not alter the display of names. Everything was first name sorted,
so if I wanted to email someone, I had to select it based on either a nick
or a first name. With evo, I could sort my contact list in any way.
3) Calendar. I tried the vcalendar module, but its really just a means for
setting up appointments or replying to meeting requests via email. I need a
calendar where I could note other things.
4) Task list.

I suppose, I have come to depend on evo for more than just a mailer. Claws
mail is an excellent email program, but it lacks the integrated features I
like. kmail probably would come close to what I want, but why switch if what
you're using works.

Although, this gnome thing is really annoying. I mean, almost 50 modules
have to compile just to get evolution!

Claws may be lightweight, but I would need several additional programs to
have the features I like now (unless I am misunderstanding its
capabilities). And, those programs may not integrate into claws.

I keep looking at it from time to time.

--
Peter