migrating kmail to new computer

Martin Steigerwald martin at lichtvoll.de
Sun Mar 14 19:51:42 GMT 2021


Peter Humphrey - 14.03.21, 19:29:41 CET:
> On Sunday, 14 March 2021 15:51:03 GMT Martin Steigerwald wrote:
> > In my practical experience – albeit years ago – exporting and
> > importing never really worked reliable. And it was very slow.
> 
> I used to have that problem too, but recent versions have been much
> better. I've also found it more reliable to extract the archive using
> Ark, then importing as Kmail Maildirs and Folder Structure.
> Duplicates are weeded out better that way. And I do find duplicates,
> even today. I suspect the handling of HTTP messages, though evidence
> is scant.
> 
> This is just the messages; I haven't tried using the PIM data
> exporter.

Okay, if it works better meanwhile… it may be the more suitable way to 
go. I have not seen Akonadi / KMail duplicating mails in a long time, 
well except with MBOX resources and one POP3 mail provider.

Best,
-- 
Martin




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