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rev 214: jgoerzen | 2002-08-07 17:27:55 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) | 2 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/repository/Maildir.py
Fixed the scanner
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rev 213: jgoerzen | 2002-08-07 17:01:31 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) | 3 lines
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U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/repository/Maildir.py
Fix to makefolder() such that it won't fail when hierarchical folders are
used and sub-folders are created before master folders.
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rev 212: jgoerzen | 2002-08-07 16:57:52 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) | 2 lines
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U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/repository/Maildir.py
Modified to make getfolders() recursively scan.
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rev 211: jgoerzen | 2002-08-07 16:45:03 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) | 2 lines
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U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/repository/Maildir.py
Yet more typos
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rev 210: jgoerzen | 2002-08-07 16:44:37 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) | 2 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/debian/changelog
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/repository/Maildir.py
Preventive security: folder names may not contain ./ or start with /.
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rev 209: jgoerzen | 2002-08-07 16:41:52 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) | 2 lines
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U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/repository/Maildir.py
Fixed a stupid braino in the last commit.
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rev 208: jgoerzen | 2002-08-07 16:40:18 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) | 5 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/debian/changelog
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/folder/Maildir.py
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/repository/Maildir.py
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap.conf
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap.py
* Added support for /-separated Maildirs -- that is, hierarchical
Maildir trees. Fixes [complete.org #28] and, for Debian,
Closes: #155460.
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rev 207: jgoerzen | 2002-08-07 16:22:38 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) | 6 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap.py
Oops, incomplete commit from the last one:
* If a given Maildir folder is new, remove the associated local status
cache file, if any. That way, there will not be any chance of
propogating hordes of deletes and adds based on old status data.
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rev 206: jgoerzen | 2002-08-07 16:20:36 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) | 5 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/debian/changelog
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/folder/LocalStatus.py
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/folder/Maildir.py
* If a given Maildir folder is new, remove the associated local status
cache file, if any. That way, there will not be any chance of
propogating hordes of deletes and adds based on old status data.
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rev 205: jgoerzen | 2002-08-07 15:57:17 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) | 11 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/debian/changelog
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/folder/IMAP.py
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/ui/UIBase.py
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap.conf
* Better handling of read-only folders. We will now warn if there is
a change, but not propogate it. New config variable ignore-readonly
can suppress the warnings. This fixes [complete.org #10] and,
for Debian, Closes: #154769.
changelog: noted the change
IMAP.py: trap imapobj.readonly more often
UIBase.py: new methods to handle the warnings
offlineimap.conf: new ignore-readonly variable.
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rev 204: jgoerzen | 2002-08-07 14:46:18 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) | 4 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/debian/changelog
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/ui/Tk.py
* Scrolling behavior is better now; sometimes, with fast-scrolling text,
the log would stop scrolling.
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rev 203: jgoerzen | 2002-08-06 22:11:02 -0500 (Tue, 06 Aug 2002) | 2 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/README
Testing new svn installation
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rev 202: jgoerzen | 2002-08-06 22:10:14 -0500 (Tue, 06 Aug 2002) | 3 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/README
Testing new subversion installation
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rev 201: jgoerzen | 2002-08-06 22:08:16 -0500 (Tue, 06 Aug 2002) | 2 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/debian/changelog
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/ui/Tk.py
We're back, woohoo.
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rev 200: mj | 2002-07-25 13:22:17 -0500 (Thu, 25 Jul 2002) | 2 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/debian/changelog
Better update the changelog as well.
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rev 199: mj | 2002-07-25 13:04:09 -0500 (Thu, 25 Jul 2002) | 2 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/ui/Tk.py
Fix typo; section names are case-sensitive.
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rev 198: jgoerzen | 2002-07-25 08:22:41 -0500 (Thu, 25 Jul 2002) | 2 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap.1
Noted the use of Gray
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rev 196: jgoerzen | 2002-07-24 22:02:03 -0500 (Wed, 24 Jul 2002) | 2 lines
Changed paths:
U /offlineimap/head/ChangeLog
U /offlineimap/head/offlineimap/version.py
Preparing for 3.2.1
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rev 195: jgoerzen | 2002-07-24 21:41:56 -0500 (Wed, 24 Jul 2002) | 5 lines rev 195: jgoerzen | 2002-07-24 21:41:56 -0500 (Wed, 24 Jul 2002) | 5 lines
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Closes: #155460. Closes: #155460.
* Preventitive security: Folder names may not contain ./ or start with /. * Preventitive security: Folder names may not contain ./ or start with /.
-- John Goerzen <jgoerzen@complete.org> Thu, 25 Jul 2002 08:22:25 -0500 -- John Goerzen <jgoerzen@complete.org> Wed, 07 Aug 2002 20:22:25 -0500
offlineimap (3.2.1) unstable; urgency=low offlineimap (3.2.1) unstable; urgency=low

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HAL 9000 in <i>2001.</i></td></table> HAL 9000 in <i>2001.</i></td></table>
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what task the particular thread is performing, and are as what task the particular thread is performing, and are as
follows: follows:
Black indicates that this light's thread has terminated; Black indicates that this light's thread has terminated;
it will light up again later when new threads start it will light up again later when new threads start
up. So, black indicates no activity. up. So, black indicates no activity.
@ -246,15 +245,18 @@ USER INTERFACES
basically does nothing but monitor the others. It basically does nothing but monitor the others. It
might remind you of HAL 9000 in 2001. might remind you of HAL 9000 in 2001.
Purple is the color of an account synchronization thread Gray indicates that the thread is establishing a new
that is monitoring the progress of the folders in connection to the IMAP server.
Purple is the color of an account synchronization thread
that is monitoring the progress of the folders in
that account (not generating any I/O). that account (not generating any I/O).
Cyan indicates that the thread is syncing a folder. Cyan indicates that the thread is syncing a folder.
Green means that a folder's message list is being loaded. Green means that a folder's message list is being loaded.
Blue is the color of a message synchronization con- Blue is the color of a message synchronization con-
troller thread. troller thread.
Orange indicates that an actual message is being copied. Orange indicates that an actual message is being copied.
@ -262,83 +264,83 @@ USER INTERFACES
Red (Meaning 2) Red (Meaning 2)
indicates that a message is being deleted. indicates that a message is being deleted.
Yellow (bright orange) indicates that message flags are Yellow (bright orange) indicates that message flags are
being added. being added.
Pink (bright red) indicates that message flags are being Pink (bright red) indicates that message flags are being
removed. removed.
Red / Black Flashing Red / Black Flashing
corresponds to the countdown timer that runs corresponds to the countdown timer that runs
between synchronizations. between synchronizations.
The name of this interface derives from a bit of computer The name of this interface derives from a bit of computer
science history. Eric Raymond's Jargon File defines science history. Eric Raymond's Jargon File defines
blinkenlights, in part, as: blinkenlights, in part, as:
Front-panel diagnostic lights on a computer, esp. a Front-panel diagnostic lights on a computer, esp. a
dinosaur. Now that dinosaurs are rare, this term dinosaur. Now that dinosaurs are rare, this term
usually refers to status lights on a modem, network usually refers to status lights on a modem, network
hub, or the like. hub, or the like.
This term derives from the last word of the famous This term derives from the last word of the famous
blackletter-Gothic sign in mangled pseudo-German blackletter-Gothic sign in mangled pseudo-German
that once graced about half the computer rooms in that once graced about half the computer rooms in
the English-speaking world. One version ran in its the English-speaking world. One version ran in its
entirety as follows: entirety as follows:
ACHTUNG! ALLES LOOKENSPEEPERS! ACHTUNG! ALLES LOOKENSPEEPERS!
Das computermachine ist nicht fuer gefingerpoken Das computermachine ist nicht fuer gefingerpoken
und mittengrabben. Ist easy schnappen der sprin- und mittengrabben. Ist easy schnappen der sprin-
genwerk, blowenfusen und poppencorken mit genwerk, blowenfusen und poppencorken mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fuer gewerken bei das spitzensparken. Ist nicht fuer gewerken bei das
dumpkopfen. Das rubbernecken sichtseeren keepen dumpkopfen. Das rubbernecken sichtseeren keepen
das cotten-pickenen hans in das pockets muss; das cotten-pickenen hans in das pockets muss;
relaxen und watchen das blinkenlichten. relaxen und watchen das blinkenlichten.
Tk.VerboseUI Tk.VerboseUI
This interface (formerly known as Tk.TkUI) is a graphical This interface (formerly known as Tk.TkUI) is a graphical
interface that presents a variable-sized window. In the interface that presents a variable-sized window. In the
window, each currently-executing thread has a section window, each currently-executing thread has a section
where its name and current status are displayed. This where its name and current status are displayed. This
interface is best suited to people running on slower con- interface is best suited to people running on slower con-
nections, as you get a lot of detail, but for fast connec- nections, as you get a lot of detail, but for fast connec-
tions, the detail may go by too quickly to be useful. tions, the detail may go by too quickly to be useful.
People with fast connections may wish to use Tk.Blinken- People with fast connections may wish to use Tk.Blinken-
lights instead. lights instead.
TTY.TTYUI TTY.TTYUI
This interface is the default for people running in termi- This interface is the default for people running in termi-
nals. It prints out basic status messages, has an inter- nals. It prints out basic status messages, has an inter-
ruptible timer like the graphical interfaces do, and is ruptible timer like the graphical interfaces do, and is
generally friendly to use on a console or xterm. generally friendly to use on a console or xterm.
Noninteractive.Basic Noninteractive.Basic
This interface is designed for situations where This interface is designed for situations where
OfflineIMAP will be run non-attended and the status of its OfflineIMAP will be run non-attended and the status of its
execution will be logged. You might use it, for instance, execution will be logged. You might use it, for instance,
to have the system run automatically and e-mail you the to have the system run automatically and e-mail you the
results of the synchronization. This user interface is results of the synchronization. This user interface is
not capable of reading a password from the keyboard; not capable of reading a password from the keyboard;
account passwords must be specified using one of the con- account passwords must be specified using one of the con-
figuration file options. figuration file options.
Noninteractive.Quiet Noninteractive.Quiet
This interface is designed for non-attended running in This interface is designed for non-attended running in
situations where normal status messages are not desired. situations where normal status messages are not desired.
It will output nothing except errors and serious warnings. It will output nothing except errors and serious warnings.
Like Noninteractive.Basic, this user interface is not Like Noninteractive.Basic, this user interface is not
capable of reading a password from the keyboard; account capable of reading a password from the keyboard; account
passwords must be specified using one of the configuration passwords must be specified using one of the configuration
file options. file options.
EXAMPLES EXAMPLES
Here is an example configuration for a particularly com- Here is an example configuration for a particularly com-
plex situation; more examples will be added later. plex situation; more examples will be added later.
MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS WITH MUTT MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS WITH MUTT
This example shows you how to set up OfflineIMAP to syn- This example shows you how to set up OfflineIMAP to syn-
chronize multiple accounts with the mutt mail reader. chronize multiple accounts with the mutt mail reader.
Start by creating a directory to hold your folders: Start by creating a directory to hold your folders:
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In your ~/.offlineimaprc, specify this: In your ~/.offlineimaprc, specify this:
accounts = Personal, Work accounts = Personal, Work
Make sure that you have both a [Personal] and a [Work] Make sure that you have both a [Personal] and a [Work]
section, with different localfolder pathnames and enable section, with different localfolder pathnames and enable
[mbnames]. [mbnames].
In each account section, do something like this: In each account section, do something like this:
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That's it! That's it!
UW-IMAPD AND REFERENCES UW-IMAPD AND REFERENCES
Some users with a UW-IMAPD server need to use Some users with a UW-IMAPD server need to use
OfflineIMAP's "reference" feature to get at their mail- OfflineIMAP's "reference" feature to get at their mail-
boxes, specifying a reference of "~/Mail" or "#mh/" boxes, specifying a reference of "~/Mail" or "#mh/"
depending on the configuration. The below configuration depending on the configuration. The below configuration
from docwhat@gerf.org shows using a reference of Mail, a from docwhat@gerf.org shows using a reference of Mail, a
nametrans that strips the leading Mail/ off incoming nametrans that strips the leading Mail/ off incoming
folder names, and a folderfilter that limits the folders folder names, and a folderfilter that limits the folders
synced to just three. synced to just three.
[Gerf] [Gerf]
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errors, please check this section. errors, please check this section.
UID validity problem for folder UID validity problem for folder
IMAP servers use a unique ID (UID) to refer to a specific IMAP servers use a unique ID (UID) to refer to a specific
message. This number is guaranteed to be unique to a par- message. This number is guaranteed to be unique to a par-
ticular message FOREVER. No other message in the same ticular message FOREVER. No other message in the same
folder will ever get the same UID. UIDs are an integral folder will ever get the same UID. UIDs are an integral
part of OfflineIMAP's synchronization scheme; they are part of OfflineIMAP's synchronization scheme; they are
used to match up messages on your computer to messages on used to match up messages on your computer to messages on
the server. the server.
Sometimes, the UIDs on the server might get reset. Usu- Sometimes, the UIDs on the server might get reset. Usu-
ally this will happen if you delete and then recreate a ally this will happen if you delete and then recreate a
folder. When you create a folder, the server will often folder. When you create a folder, the server will often
start the UID back from 1. But OfflineIMAP might still start the UID back from 1. But OfflineIMAP might still
have the UIDs from the previous folder by the same name have the UIDs from the previous folder by the same name
stored. OfflineIMAP will detect this condition and skip stored. OfflineIMAP will detect this condition and skip
the folder. This is GOOD, because it prevents data loss. the folder. This is GOOD, because it prevents data loss.
You can fix it by removing your local folder and cache You can fix it by removing your local folder and cache
data. For instance, if your folders are under ~/Folders data. For instance, if your folders are under ~/Folders
and the folder with the problem is INBOX, you'd type this: and the folder with the problem is INBOX, you'd type this:
rm -r ~/Folders/INBOX rm -r ~/Folders/INBOX
rm ~/.offlineimap/AccountName/INBOX rm ~/.offlineimap/AccountName/INBOX
(replacing AccountName with the account name as specified (replacing AccountName with the account name as specified
in ~/.offlineimaprc) in ~/.offlineimaprc)
Next time you run OfflineIMAP, it will re-download the Next time you run OfflineIMAP, it will re-download the
folder with the new UIDs. Note that the procedure speci- folder with the new UIDs. Note that the procedure speci-
fied above will lose any local changes made to the folder. fied above will lose any local changes made to the folder.
Some IMAP servers are broken and do not support UIDs prop- Some IMAP servers are broken and do not support UIDs prop-
erly. If you continue to get this error for all your erly. If you continue to get this error for all your
folders even after performing the above procedure, it is folders even after performing the above procedure, it is
likely that your IMAP server falls into this category. likely that your IMAP server falls into this category.
OfflineIMAP is incompatible with such servers. Using OfflineIMAP is incompatible with such servers. Using
OfflineIMAP with them will not destroy any mail, but at OfflineIMAP with them will not destroy any mail, but at
the same time, it will not actually synchronize it either. the same time, it will not actually synchronize it either.
(OfflineIMAP will detect this condition and abort prior to (OfflineIMAP will detect this condition and abort prior to
synchronization) synchronization)
OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
There are some other FAQs that might not fit into another There are some other FAQs that might not fit into another
section of this document, and they are enumerated here. section of this document, and they are enumerated here.
What platforms does OfflineIMAP run on? What platforms does OfflineIMAP run on?
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set maildir_trash=yes . Do I need to do that with set maildir_trash=yes . Do I need to do that with
OfflineIMAP? OfflineIMAP?
No. OfflineIMAP is smart enough to figure out mes- No. OfflineIMAP is smart enough to figure out mes-
sage deletion without this extra crutch. You'll sage deletion without this extra crutch. You'll
get the best results if you don't use this setting, get the best results if you don't use this setting,
in fact. in fact.
How do I specify the names of my folders? How do I specify the names of my folders?
You do not need to. OfflineIMAP is smart enough to You do not need to. OfflineIMAP is smart enough to
automatically figure out what folders are present automatically figure out what folders are present
on the IMAP server and synchronize them. You can on the IMAP server and synchronize them. You can
use the folderfilter and foldertrans configuration use the folderfilter and foldertrans configuration
file options to request certain folders and rename file options to request certain folders and rename
them as they come in if you like. them as they come in if you like.
How can I prevent certain folders from being synced? How can I prevent certain folders from being synced?
Use the folderfilter option in the configuration Use the folderfilter option in the configuration
file. file.
How can I add or delete a folder? How can I add or delete a folder?
OfflineIMAP does not currently provide this fea- OfflineIMAP does not currently provide this fea-
ture, but if you create a new folder on the IMAP ture, but if you create a new folder on the IMAP
server, it will be created locally automatically. server, it will be created locally automatically.
Are there any other warnings that I should be aware of? Are there any other warnings that I should be aware of?
Yes; see the NOTES section below. Yes; see the NOTES section below.
What is the mailbox name recorder (mbnames) for? What is the mailbox name recorder (mbnames) for?
The Mutt mail reader is not capable of automati- The Mutt mail reader is not capable of automati-
cally determining the names of your mailboxes. cally determining the names of your mailboxes.
OfflineIMAP can help it (or many other) programs OfflineIMAP can help it (or many other) programs
out be writing these names out in a format you out be writing these names out in a format you
specify. See the example offlineimap.conf file for specify. See the example offlineimap.conf file for
details. details.
Can I synchronize multiple accounts with OfflineIMAP? Can I synchronize multiple accounts with OfflineIMAP?
Sure. Just name them all in the accounts line in Sure. Just name them all in the accounts line in
the general section of the config file, and add a the general section of the config file, and add a
per-account section for each one. per-account section for each one.
Does OfflineIMAP support POP? Does OfflineIMAP support POP?
No. POP is not robust enough to do a completely No. POP is not robust enough to do a completely
reliable multi-machine synchronization like reliable multi-machine synchronization like
OfflineIMAP can do. OfflineIMAP will not support OfflineIMAP can do. OfflineIMAP will not support
it. it.
Do you support mailbox formats other than Maildir? Do you support mailbox formats other than Maildir?
Not at present. There is no technical reason not Not at present. There is no technical reason not
to; just no demand yet. Maildir is a superior for- to; just no demand yet. Maildir is a superior for-
mat anyway. mat anyway.
[technical] Why are your Maildir message filenames so [technical] Why are your Maildir message filenames so
huge? huge?
OfflineIMAP has two relevant principles: 1) never OfflineIMAP has two relevant principles: 1) never
modifying your messages in any way and 2) ensuring modifying your messages in any way and 2) ensuring
100% reliable synchronizations. In order to do a 100% reliable synchronizations. In order to do a
reliable sync, OfflineIMAP must have a way to reliable sync, OfflineIMAP must have a way to
uniquely identify each e-mail. Three pieces of uniquely identify each e-mail. Three pieces of
information are required to do this: your account information are required to do this: your account
name, the folder name, and the message UID. The name, the folder name, and the message UID. The
account name can be calculated from the path in account name can be calculated from the path in
which your messages are. The folder name can usu- which your messages are. The folder name can usu-
ally be as well, BUT some mail clients move mes- ally be as well, BUT some mail clients move mes-
sages between folders by simply moving the file, sages between folders by simply moving the file,
leaving the name intact. leaving the name intact.
So, OfflineIMAP must store both a UID folder ID. So, OfflineIMAP must store both a UID folder ID.
The folder ID is necessary so OfflineIMAP can The folder ID is necessary so OfflineIMAP can
detect a message moved to a different folder. detect a message moved to a different folder.
OfflineIMAP stores the UID (U= number) and an OfflineIMAP stores the UID (U= number) and an
md5sum of the foldername (FMD5= number) to facili- md5sum of the foldername (FMD5= number) to facili-
tate this. tate this.
What is the speed of OfflineIMAP's sync? What is the speed of OfflineIMAP's sync?
OfflineIMAP versions 2.0 and above contain a multi- OfflineIMAP versions 2.0 and above contain a multi-
threaded system. A good way to experiment is by threaded system. A good way to experiment is by
setting maxsyncaccounts to 3 and maxconnections to setting maxsyncaccounts to 3 and maxconnections to
3 in each account clause. 3 in each account clause.
This lets OfflineIMAP open up multiple connections This lets OfflineIMAP open up multiple connections
simultaneously. That will let it process multiple simultaneously. That will let it process multiple
folders and messages at once. In most cases, this folders and messages at once. In most cases, this
will increase performance of the sync. will increase performance of the sync.
Don't set the number too high. If you do that, Don't set the number too high. If you do that,
things might actually slow down as your link gets things might actually slow down as your link gets
saturated. Also, too many connections can cause saturated. Also, too many connections can cause
mail servers to have excessive load. Administra- mail servers to have excessive load. Administra-
tors might take unkindly to this, and the server tors might take unkindly to this, and the server
might bog down. There are many variables in the might bog down. There are many variables in the
optimal setting; experimentation may help. optimal setting; experimentation may help.
An informal benchmark yields these results for my An informal benchmark yields these results for my
setup: setup:
10 minutes with MacOS X Mail.app "manual cache" 10 minutes with MacOS X Mail.app "manual cache"
@ -558,19 +560,19 @@ CONFORMING TO
manual-html/man5/maildir.html and manual-html/man5/maildir.html and
http://cr.yp.to/proto/maildir.html. http://cr.yp.to/proto/maildir.html.
o Standard Python 2.2.1 as implemented on POSIX-com- o Standard Python 2.2.1 as implemented on POSIX-com-
pliant systems. pliant systems.
NOTES NOTES
DELETING LOCAL FOLDERS DELETING LOCAL FOLDERS
OfflineIMAP does a two-way synchronization. That is, if OfflineIMAP does a two-way synchronization. That is, if
you make a change to the mail on the server, it will be you make a change to the mail on the server, it will be
propogated to your local copy, and vise-versa. Some peo- propogated to your local copy, and vise-versa. Some peo-
ple might think that it would be wise to just delete all ple might think that it would be wise to just delete all
their local mail folders periodically. If you do this their local mail folders periodically. If you do this
with OfflineIMAP, remember to also remove your local sta- with OfflineIMAP, remember to also remove your local sta-
tus cache (~/.offlineimap by default). Otherwise, tus cache (~/.offlineimap by default). Otherwise,
OfflineIMAP will take this as an intentional deletion of OfflineIMAP will take this as an intentional deletion of
many messages and will interpret your action as requesting many messages and will interpret your action as requesting
them to be deleted from the server as well. (If you don't them to be deleted from the server as well. (If you don't
understand this, don't worry; you probably won't encounter understand this, don't worry; you probably won't encounter
@ -578,49 +580,49 @@ NOTES
COPYING MESSAGES BETWEEN FOLDERS COPYING MESSAGES BETWEEN FOLDERS
Normally, when you copy a message between folders or add a Normally, when you copy a message between folders or add a
new message to a folder locally, OfflineIMAP will just do new message to a folder locally, OfflineIMAP will just do
the right thing. However, sometimes this can be tricky -- the right thing. However, sometimes this can be tricky --
if your IMAP server does not provide the SEARCH command, if your IMAP server does not provide the SEARCH command,
or does not return something useful, OfflineIMAP cannot or does not return something useful, OfflineIMAP cannot
determine the new UID of the message. So, in these rare determine the new UID of the message. So, in these rare
instances, OfflineIMAP will upload the message to the IMAP instances, OfflineIMAP will upload the message to the IMAP
server and delete it from your local folder. Then, on server and delete it from your local folder. Then, on
your next sync, the message will be re-downloaded with the your next sync, the message will be re-downloaded with the
proper UID. OfflineIMAP makes sure that the message was proper UID. OfflineIMAP makes sure that the message was
properly uploaded before deleting it, so there should be properly uploaded before deleting it, so there should be
no risk of data loss. no risk of data loss.
MAILING LIST MAILING LIST
There is an OfflineIMAP mailing list available. There is an OfflineIMAP mailing list available.
To subscribe, send the text "Subscribe" in the subject of To subscribe, send the text "Subscribe" in the subject of
a mail to offlineimap-request@complete.org. To post, send a mail to offlineimap-request@complete.org. To post, send
the message to offlineimap@complete.org. the message to offlineimap@complete.org.
BUGS BUGS
Reports of bugs should be sent via e-mail to the Reports of bugs should be sent via e-mail to the
OfflineIMAP bug-tracking system (BTS) at OfflineIMAP bug-tracking system (BTS) at
offlineimap@bugs.complete.org or submitted on-line using offlineimap@bugs.complete.org or submitted on-line using
the Web interface at http://bugs.complete.org/. The Web the Web interface at http://bugs.complete.org/. The Web
site also lists all current bugs, where you can check site also lists all current bugs, where you can check
their status or contribute to fixing them. their status or contribute to fixing them.
COPYRIGHT COPYRIGHT
OfflineIMAP is Copyright (C) 2002 John Goerzen. OfflineIMAP is Copyright (C) 2002 John Goerzen.
This program is free software; you can redistribute it This program is free software; you can redistribute it
and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public
License as published by the Free Software Foundation; License as published by the Free Software Foundation;
either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any
later version. later version.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be This program is distributed in the hope that it will be
useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied
warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more
details. details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public
License along with this program; if not, write to: License along with this program; if not, write to:
Free Software Foundation, Inc. Free Software Foundation, Inc.
@ -630,9 +632,9 @@ COPYRIGHT
USA USA
AUTHOR AUTHOR
OfflineIMAP, its libraries, documentation, and all OfflineIMAP, its libraries, documentation, and all
included files, except where noted, was written by John included files, except where noted, was written by John
Goerzen <jgoerzen@complete.org> and copyright is held as Goerzen <jgoerzen@complete.org> and copyright is held as
stated in the COPYRIGHT section. stated in the COPYRIGHT section.
OfflineIMAP may be downloaded, and information found, from OfflineIMAP may be downloaded, and information found, from
@ -643,7 +645,7 @@ AUTHOR
OfflineIMAP may also be downloaded using Subversion. OfflineIMAP may also be downloaded using Subversion.
Additionally, the distributed tar.gz may be updated with a Additionally, the distributed tar.gz may be updated with a
simple "svn update" command; it is ready to go. For simple "svn update" command; it is ready to go. For
information on getting OfflineIMAP with Subversion, please information on getting OfflineIMAP with Subversion, please
visit: visit:

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productname = 'OfflineIMAP' productname = 'OfflineIMAP'
versionstr = "3.2.1" versionstr = "3.2.2"
revno = long('$Rev: 196 $'[6:-2]) revno = long('$Rev: 215 $'[6:-2])
revstr = "Rev %d" % revno revstr = "Rev %d" % revno
datestr = '$Date: 2002-07-24 22:02:03 -0500 (Wed, 24 Jul 2002) $' datestr = '$Date: 2002-08-07 20:28:34 -0500 (Wed, 07 Aug 2002) $'
versionlist = versionstr.split(".") versionlist = versionstr.split(".")