[Frugalware-devel] Problem importing mail from genesis

[Russell Dickenson]

On 26 May 2010 19:14, Krisztian VASAS <iron at frugalware.org> wrote:
> On 05/26/2010 12:05 AM, Russell Dickenson wrote:
>>
>> I am using my [AT] frugalware [DOT] org email address as an "official"
>> email address when I am contacting people about Frugalware topics -
>> e.g. developer and user interviews. To get all my email in one place,
>> I want to import all mail sent to this email address imported into my
>> GMail account.
>>
>> I have been through the various import dialog options and can't seem
>> to get the right combination. I have attached a screenshot of the
>> configuration options I have tried in my latest attempt, together with
>> the error message. What I don't understand is that the collection of
>> mail via POP in Thunderbird is working OK, so I don't see why
>> importing the same email into GMail is an issue.
>
> As pete already told you, you tried to connect to imap-over-ssl port (993).
> I don't really know why the gmail devels added the possibility to choose
> imap port, but you have to select 995. And another hint: add the keep local
> copy on server option.
>
>
> IroNiQ
> --
> System Administrator
> Member of Frugalware Developer Team


IroNiQ and pete,

Thanks for your responses. It shows quite clearly that I should have
done more research instead of focusing on the error messages from
GMail's interface. :( I apologise for taking up your time when I
should have spent more of my time before asking for help.

I will try your suggested changes and see if I can then get mail
importing to work.


May you always be Frugal,

Russell Dickenson (AKA phayz)