[kdepim-users] Saving sent mail and sent mail info

[Anne Wilson]

On Monday 14 June 2010 04:08:45 Thomas Taylor wrote:
> On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:36:02 -0700 (PDT)
> 
> r bartlett <techwritebos at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >----- Original Message ----
> > >
> > >From: Ingo Klöcker <kloecker at kde.org>
> > >To: kdepim-users at kde.org
> > >Sent: Sun, June 13, 2010 12:58:09 PM
> > >Subject: Re: [kdepim-users] Saving sent mail and sent mail info
> > >
> > >On Sunday 13 June 2010, r bartlett wrote:
> > >> I'm about to migrate my FC11 system to my new FC13 one and was
> > >> frustrated by the loss (last time) of the very important "Replied,"
> > >> "Forwarded," etc. information that was not copied over when I
> > >> upgraded, and by the fact that the Wizard for importing old mail
> > >> didn't also import my Sent Mail folder...meaning I lost that
> > >> entirely.  It's often VITAL that I know what mail has been answered,
> > >> what mail I'm still waiting for, and what mail I haven't gotten
> > >> around to replying to...so is there a good way (yet) to import ALL
> > >> my mail, info, folders, structure, and so on?
> > >
> > >I recommend to copy your entire home folder, i.e. /home/barlett (or
> > >whatever it's called), from your old system to your new system. This is
> > >the only way that guarantees that nothing is lost.
> > >
> > >If you do not want to follow my recommendation then read
> > >http://userbase.kde.org/KMail/FAQs_Hints_and_Tips#Transfer_mail_and_sett
> > >ings_to_another_computer_.28or_another_user_account_on_the_same_machine.
> > >29
> > >
> > >BTW, I strongly recommend to put all user data (i.e. the folder /home)
> > >on a separate hard disk partition. This way you can install a new system
> > >while leaving your user data untouched. I am doing this since ages and I
> > >have never lost a single bit of information. (Of course, I'm also doing
> > >regular backups just in case something goes wrong. So far, I didn't need
> > >them. *knocks on wood*)
> > >
> > >
> > >Regards,
> > >Ingo
> > 
> > Yes, everything is on a separate partition...a separate computer,
> > actually, and one that still works.  But in the past when I've tried
> > just copying the entire /home/myhome directory over due to compatibility
> > problems.
> > 
> > Anyway, thank you.  That's probably the best way to go.
> > 
> > <snip>
> 
> The following applies to any variant of linux.  I don't use FC (yet) so
> can't give specific answers about it.  You say you're migrating from FC11
> to FC13. Does that mean via an upgrade path or a fresh install?
> 
> In addition to what others recommend, be aware that going up two
> versions probably means the desktops and applications are undoubtedly
> different in configuration and settings.  If you're doing an upgrade, the
> desktop and most programs SHOULD be able to convert the older versions
> configuration files into the newer versions format, but don't rely
> stricktly on that.
> 
> MAKE A BACKUP of your ~/ directory to refer to if needed after upgrading.
> 
While people do say that such an upgrade is possible, I've never yet had a 
good one.  I have tried upgrades three times in my nearly-10-years in Linux, 
and each time I met so many issues that I fought them for 2-3 days, then wiped 
and did a clean install.  My recommendation is simple.  Back up the whole of 
your /home, and, if possible, /etc.  You now have copies of absolutely 
everything you might need.  Do a clean install.

I'd even go so far as to suggest that you rename your .kde directory (from a 
different desktop environment or a level 3 boot) before doing it.  That will 
get you a clean start in kde, but then you can simply copy back in your main 
folders, contacts, and necessary configuration files.  Work on the principle 
that a clean sheet is safest, and copy in only what you couldn't very quickly 
set up from scratch.

Anne
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