__/ [ surfunbear@xxxxxxxxx ] on Sunday 27 August 2006 17:16 \__
> I am trying to save all my email messages because I want to try to
> install linux. One might think there was some way to export your email
> file to some standard format, but alas It seems I can only export to
> Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange from Outlook Express 6. Where
> is the mail file located ? maybe I can decipher most of it with a perl
> script or something if there is no other means. Perhaps a linux program
> like one in open office can read it ?
Hi,
I wrote this several times before, so I'll be brief. What you ought to do is
install Mozilla Thunderbird and allow it to import mail, settings, and
addresses from the local Outlook installation. The first-run wizard will
handle this. Then, take your Thunderbird profile directory (as it is) and
graft it onto Thunderbird on Linux. And Voila! All your Outlook 'material'
(even settings) is in mint condition under Thunderbird in Linux, stored in
standard formats. You have broken the shackles and are now prepared to swing
onto any other application that is standards-friendly (e.g. KMail,
Evolution).
Hope it help.
Roy
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