How do I configure evoloution to use MSN?

IcoNyx · 03-30-2003, 07:10 PM

Why cant I seem to configure Evoloution to get my MSN e-mail... I know, I know, MSN=Evil, I work for dell, I am knee deep in it, But I use MSN currently because I havent fully switched to Linux yet. Any how, How do I configure evoloution to get my mail from MSN? It is driveing me nuts! and MSN will not help!

Tinkster · 03-30-2003, 07:28 PM

Look at/try some of those ...

The problem here is that MSN is a http-mail
interface that's non-standardised, and MS has
the Source so their Outpuke can keep up with
their modifications to their mail service easily...

Hope it helps.

Cheers,
Tink

IcoNyx · 03-30-2003, 07:47 PM

So there is no way to get hotmail or MSN on evoloution?
I intend to use it when I switch to fastlinux.org

born4linux · 03-31-2003, 12:02 AM

there is. but u'll need third party scripts from the link tinkster gave. u can then pipe the downloaded emails to your local spool (i.e. /var/spool/mail/your_username) and then have evolution pick the mails from there.

IcoNyx · 04-05-2003, 12:00 AM

Thanx, I gave up Ill just switch to a more linux friendly E-mail provider

Aussie · 04-05-2003, 05:11 AM

Try forwarding your MSN email to a proper account.

electronbrain · 06-14-2003, 04:52 PM

After reading this thread, I have a somewhat-related question...
Is it possible to easily configure Evolution for ATT.net email? I haven't even tried yet. I just wanted to know if someone knows how or already has, before I attempt it.

-Electronbrain