Preface

Java Desktop System Release 2 Ximian Evolution 1.4 User Guide describes how to use Ximian Evolution 1.4 Sun Microsystems Edition in the following Java Desktop System releases:

• Java Desktop System Release 2 for the Solaris Operating System on the x86 Architecture

• Java Desktop System Release 2 on Linux

Most of the information in the manual is generic to all releases of the Java Desktop System. Where the information is not generic, the platform is indicated.

Who Should Use This Book

This book is for users who want to use Ximian Evolution 1.4 Sun Microsystems Edition for the following applications:

• Email client

• Calendar

• Task manager

• Contacts manager

Before You Read This Book

Before you read this book, you should ensure that you have some familiarity with the following topics:

• Email applications

• Calendar applications

How This Book Is Organized

This book is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1, Overview of Ximian Evolution provides an introduction to the major components and functions of Evolution.

• Chapter 2, Getting Started provides information about how to get started with Evolution.

• Chapter 3, Using Summary describes how to use your Summary.

• Chapter 4, Using Email describes how to use Evolution to compose, send, receive, and manage email messages.

• Chapter 5, Using Advanced Email Features provides information about how to use advanced email features of Ximian Evolution.

• Chapter 6, Using Calendar describes how to use Calendar to schedule appointments, meetings, and tasks.

• Chapter 7, Using Tasks describes how to use Tasks to manage the work tasks that you perform.

• Chapter 8, Using Contacts describes how to use Contacts to create an address book of your contacts.

• Chapter 9, Using Sun Java System Calendar Server Accounts and Folders provides information about how to use the Sun Java™ System Calendar Server connector to access your Sun Java System Calendar Server information.

• Chapter 10, Using PDAs describes how to use PDAs with Evolution.

• Chapter 11, Configuring Evolution provides information about how to configure the various components of Evolution.

• Chapter 12, Importing Email and Contact Data provides information about how to import data into Evolution.

• Appendix A, Troubleshooting Ximian Evolution provides information for troubleshooting Ximian Evolution.

• Appendix B, Message Icons lists the icons that are displayed in the message pane.

• Glossary is a list of terms used in this book, and definitions of the terms.

Associated Documentation

The following manuals are associated with this guide:

• Java Desktop System Release 2 Accessibility Guide

• Java Desktop System Release 2 Administration Guide

• Java Desktop System Release 2 User Guide

Accessing Sun Documentation Online

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Ordering Sun Documentation

Sun Microsystems offers select product documentation in print. For a list of documents and how to order them, see “Buy printed documentation” at http://docs.sun.com.

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic changes that are used in this book.

Table P–1 Typographic Conventions

Typeface or Symbol	Meaning	Example
AaBbCc123	The names of commands, files, and directories, and onscreen computer output	Edit your .login file. Use ls -a to list all files. machine_name% you have mail.
AaBbCc123	What you type, contrasted with onscreen computer output	machine_name% su Password:
AaBbCc123	Command-line placeholder: replace with a real name or value	To delete a file, type rm filename.
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new terms, or terms to be emphasized	Read Chapter 6 in User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be root to do this.

Shell Prompts in Command Examples

The following table shows the default system prompt and superuser prompt for the C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell.

Table P–2 Shell Prompts

Shell	Prompt
C shell prompt	machine_name%
C shell superuser prompt	machine_name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell prompt	$
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser prompt	#