Problems in Evolution(a mail client)?

[Talemage 47]

This is not a thread about Evolution and Creationism.

Just thought that I'd point that out first.

 

 

To keep the people's privacy, I have changed a few things here.

I'm not a complete idiot to Ubuntu, but I still get problems every now and then.

 

I started using Evolution, a mail program in Ubuntu, because I get suspicious that Yahoo steals information.

So I asked someone I know if that person could create an account for me on his server, and he did the next day.

Now, using the settings that someone I know uses for Thunderbird, which are these:

 

Receiving Email

Server Type: IMAP

Server: imap.servername.(com)

(of course, 'servername' is something else. Just for privacy and stuff)

 

Security - SSL encryption (Either None, SSL, or TLS. There's no SSL/TLS encryption)

Authentication type: Password

 

Sending Email

Server Type: SMTP

Server: smtp.servername.(com)

Server requires authentication: Yes

 

Security: SSL encryption

Authentication type: Login

(username is the entire address[name@whatever.(com)])

 

 

Now, when I try to send an email to my father, for instance, it prompts for the IMAP and SMTP password, which has been set by the person who runs the server, who gave it to me.

 

Either the password that was given to me was typed incorrectly(I doubt that), I tried several times, or the password isn't the one the server is looking for. The latter is probably the reason.

 

I looked for help on the internet already, and none of those worked. I set up an exception for IMAP and SMTP on my firewall, and still nothing.

 

 

Does anyone else(who use Evolution, of course) have this problem? If you need more information which I haven't given already, then feel free to ask.

 

 

 

The easier way might be to create a server and email system on my laptop. That way I can have full control over the email system. I rarely turn off my laptop. Of course, I'm not going to do this, but it's a possibility. I'll also be able to create and host my own website, which has something to do with my literature, art and music.

 

I already asked the question to the person who runs the server. Waiting for a reply, but that is one thing that isn't so important right now, so I give him all the time he needs.

Edited April 14, 2012 by Luca

[Legendary Emerald 622]

I know this is off topic but, considering the threads we've had here recently, I couldn't help but laugh when I saw the title of this thread.

 

I don't know anything about the evolution mail program, I'm afraid.

[DashingRainbow36 264]

I'll admit, I though this thread was about Evolution and Creationism. I was about to sigh and say "not this thread again" haha.

 

But back on topic, I believe that I am not the type of person to help you with this situation.

 

But being a brony forum, there has to be somepony savvy enough to help you,

[Talemage 47]

I thought some people would say that. :/

Yeah, I had two people help me with java before, so I guess some people would also know about this thing.

 

Oh, and Thunderbird will only be a last resort if I can't get Evolution working within a month.

 

Yes, a month. with my last problem(Mythruna), I tried to get it working for a few weeks until I noticed that something that I need already is installed in the next release of Ubuntu, so I finally stopped then and now I'm waiting(12 more days since I posted this).

 

Did anyone else use any other mail program to check and send mail on a different server?

[MrMeep 264]

Is your Ubuntu up to date? I remember Evolution being a bit buggy from my experiences... UbuntuForums.com would probably be the best place to ask.

[FLARE 952]

Did it ever work?

[Talemage 47]

Is your Ubuntu up to date? I remember Evolution being a bit buggy from my experiences... UbuntuForums.com would probably be the best place to ask.

 

I already looked for help on the Ubuntu forums. None of them worked.

 

And no, my Ubuntu isn't up to date. I figured it will be a bit ridiculous to update every six months, so I'm only going to update to every long term release.

And even then, I won't update. I'm going to boot from a live USB and install over everything(wiping the disk's contents).

I don't use Windows, which is still on my laptop, but I already made a backup of the desktop there.

I'm going to manually copy the folders that I want to bring to 12.04.

 

I already asked the question to the one who runs the server, so if it still doesn't work if he tells me to do something, then I'll try again once I install 12.04.

 

Did it ever work?

 

Did what ever work?

[FLARE 952]

Did what ever work?

 

Evolution, at any point in time since you started using it?

[Talemage 47]

I think it worked once. But I don't remember what settings I used.