The First Time you Start Ximian Evolution

To start Ximian Evolution, do either of the following:

The first time you run the program, it will create a directory called evolution in your home directory, where it will store all of its local data. Then, it will open a first-run assistant to help you set up mail accounts and import data from other applications.

Using the first-run assistant will take approximately two to five minutes.

Defining Your Identity

The Identity window is the first of four steps in the assistant. The identity step will ask you to enter your basic personal information. You can define multiple identities later on with the Tools+ + ->Mail Settings tool.

Recieving Email

The Recieving Email step lets you configure receving email people have sent you.

Can Ximian Evolution Talk to Exchange?: Ximian Evolution can work with the Microsoft Exchange server over standard protocols such as POP or IMAP. Check with your system administrator to see if you can get POP or IMAP access to your email server.

Sending Email

The Sending Email step lets you configure sending email.