Web-based email programs that come from your Internet service provider
(ISP) and Internet mail systems
like Yahoo Mail and Google's Gmail are convenient to use because they allow you
to read and send email from any device. The only thing you need to run these is a web browser and an
Internet connection. Many ISPs provide email clients that you can use to read and
respond to your email off-line as well. Unfortunately, those off-line programs are usually applications for Windows. Many ISPs also give you the
option of using their online email in conjunction with almost any computer-based email client that can
handle POP mail or IMAP mail. Evolution allows you to access your personal information like
your calendars, mail, address books and tasks in one place.
Evolution features integration with Exchange and Google servers, a newsgroup client, LDAP support, web calendars and RSS reader.
If you use the automatic account configuration, setting up a new account with Evolution is easy. The first time you run Evolution, it opens the First-Run Assistant. It helps you set up email accounts and import data from other applications. All you need to do is provide your username and password for your email provider and your email address.
To learn more about how to use each of the features of Evolution, see the Evolution Mail and Calendar Manual by pressing F1 while Evolution is open.