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diff --git a/help/C/evolution-faq.sgml b/help/C/evolution-faq.sgml index 73d8d11843..a497b98da2 100644 --- a/help/C/evolution-faq.sgml +++ b/help/C/evolution-faq.sgml @@ -17,170 +17,170 @@ </title> <qandaset> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Where can I get the latest Evolution release? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - There are two ways to install the latest Evolution - release: - <itemizedlist> - <listitem> - <para> - If you have Ximian GNOME installed, you can start - Red Carpet, Ximian's software updating system, and - subscribe to the Evolution channel. This will let - you install a binary for the latest release, and - will also warn you when a new version has been made - available. - </para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para> - If you want to compile from source, you can - download the latest official Evolution tarball - from: - </para> - - <para> - <ulink url="ftp://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/unstable/sources/evolution"> - ftp://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/unstable/sources/evolution</ulink> - </para> - </listitem> - </itemizedlist> - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Where can I get the latest Evolution release? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + There are two ways to install the latest Evolution + release: + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para> + If you have Ximian GNOME installed, you can start + Red Carpet, Ximian's software updating system, and + subscribe to the Evolution channel. This will let + you install a binary for the latest release, and + will also warn you when a new version has been made + available. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + If you want to compile from source, you can + download the latest official Evolution tarball + from: + </para> + + <para> + <ulink url="ftp://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/unstable/sources/evolution"> + ftp://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/unstable/sources/evolution</ulink> + </para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Are binary snapshots available? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Yes, if you have Ximian GNOME installed. Just run Red - Carpet and subscribe to the Evolution Snapshot channel. - </para> - - <para> - You can check the status of snapshots at - <ulink url="http://primates.ximian.com/~snapshot">http://primates.ximian.com/~snapshot</ulink>. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Are binary snapshots available? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Yes, if you have Ximian GNOME installed. Just run Red + Carpet and subscribe to the Evolution Snapshot channel. + </para> + + <para> + You can check the status of snapshots at + <ulink url="http://primates.ximian.com/~snapshot">http://primates.ximian.com/~snapshot</ulink>. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Why isn't a new snapshot available today? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Sometimes the build might fail because of problems with - the source on CVS. In this case, just wait for next day's - snapshot. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Why isn't a new snapshot available today? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Sometimes the build might fail because of problems with + the source on CVS. In this case, just wait for next day's + snapshot. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - How do I get Evolution from CVS? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - If you already have - <ulink url="http://cvs.gnome.org">GNOME CVS</ulink> access, - simply check out the following modules: evolution, - gtkhtml, gal. - </para> - <para> - If you don't have a CVS account, you can use anoncvs - instead. Bear in mind that anoncvs is only synchronized once - a day, and code received from anoncvs may not be latest - version available. - </para> - - <para> - Before using the anoncvs server, you have to log into it. - This only needs to be done once. Use this command: - </para> - - <programlisting> - cvs -z3 -d :pserver:anonymous@anoncvs.gnome.org:/cvs/gnome login - </programlisting> - - <para> - Then you can retrieve the modules needed to compile Evolution - using the following command: - </para> - - <programlisting> - cvs -z3 -d :pserver:anonymous@anoncvs.gnome.org:/cvs/gnome co evolution gtkhtml gal - </programlisting> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + How do I get Evolution from CVS? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + If you already have + <ulink url="http://cvs.gnome.org">GNOME CVS</ulink> access, + simply check out the following modules: evolution, + gtkhtml, gal. + </para> + <para> + If you don't have a CVS account, you can use anoncvs + instead. Bear in mind that anoncvs is only synchronized once + a day, and code received from anoncvs may not be latest + version available. + </para> + + <para> + Before using the anoncvs server, you have to log into it. + This only needs to be done once. Use this command: + </para> + + <programlisting> + cvs -z3 -d :pserver:anonymous@anoncvs.gnome.org:/cvs/gnome login + </programlisting> + + <para> + Then you can retrieve the modules needed to compile Evolution + using the following command: + </para> + + <programlisting> + cvs -z3 -d :pserver:anonymous@anoncvs.gnome.org:/cvs/gnome co evolution gtkhtml gal + </programlisting> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - How should I compile Evolution avoiding conflicts with my - existing GNOME installation? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - The best way is to install Evolution into a separate prefix. - In order to specify a non-default installation prefix, you - can pass the <parameter>--prefix</parameter> option to - <filename>configure</filename> or - <filename>autogen.sh</filename>. For example: - </para> - - <programlisting> - cd /cvs/evolution - ./autogen.sh --prefix=/opt/gnome - </programlisting> - - <para> - If you install Evolution and the Evolution libraries in a - non-standard prefix, make sure you set the appropriate - environment variables in the startup script for Evolution: - </para> - - <programlisting> - export PATH=/opt/gnome:$PATH - export GNOME_PATH=/opt/gnome:/usr - </programlisting> - - <para> - You may also need to add <filename>$prefix/lib</filename> - (e.g. <filename>/opt/gnome/lib</filename>) to your - <filename>/etc/ld.so.conf</filename>. Of course, this will - not work for systems which do not use ld.so.conf, such as - HP-UX. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + How should I compile Evolution avoiding conflicts with my + existing GNOME installation? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + The best way is to install Evolution into a separate prefix. + In order to specify a non-default installation prefix, you + can pass the <parameter>--prefix</parameter> option to + <filename>configure</filename> or + <filename>autogen.sh</filename>. For example: + </para> + + <programlisting> + cd /cvs/evolution + ./autogen.sh --prefix=/opt/gnome + </programlisting> + + <para> + If you install Evolution and the Evolution libraries in a + non-standard prefix, make sure you set the appropriate + environment variables in the startup script for Evolution: + </para> + + <programlisting> + export PATH=/opt/gnome:$PATH + export GNOME_PATH=/opt/gnome:/usr + </programlisting> + + <para> + You may also need to add <filename>$prefix/lib</filename> + (e.g. <filename>/opt/gnome/lib</filename>) to your + <filename>/etc/ld.so.conf</filename>. Of course, this will + not work for systems which do not use ld.so.conf, such as + HP-UX. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - I get <computeroutput>make: *** No rule to make target - `all-no-@BUILD_INCLUDED_LIBINTL@'</computeroutput> - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - You probably have <filename>gettext</filename> 0.10.36 or - later installed. Try downgrading to 0.10.35; - unfortunately, 0.10.36 introduced some incompatibilities - with the current <filename>xml-i18n-tools</filename>. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + I get <computeroutput>make: *** No rule to make target + `all-no-@BUILD_INCLUDED_LIBINTL@'</computeroutput> + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + You probably have <filename>gettext</filename> 0.10.36 or + later installed. Try downgrading to 0.10.35; + unfortunately, 0.10.36 introduced some incompatibilities + with the current <filename>xml-i18n-tools</filename>. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> </qandaset> </sect1> @@ -189,272 +189,272 @@ <title>Troubleshooting</title> <qandaset> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - I get <computeroutput>Cannot initialize the Evolution - shell</computeroutput>. - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Check that: - </para> - - <itemizedlist> - <listitem> - <para> - <filename>oafd</filename> is listen in your <envar>PATH</envar> - environment variable. - </para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para> - <filename>GNOME_Evolution_Shell.oaf</filename> and - the other - <filename>GNOME_Evolution_*.oaf</filename> files are - readable and installed in - <filename>$prefix/share/oaf</filename>, where - <filename>$prefix</filename> is one of the prefixes - listed in <envar>GNOME_PATH</envar> or - <envar>OAF_INFO_PATH</envar>. (These variables are - supposed to contain $PATH-like colon-separated lists of - paths. If the installation prefix for Evolution is - different from that). Run `oaf-slay' once before running - `evolution' again if you change $GNOME_PATH or - $OAF_INFO_PATH. - </para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para> - <filename>evolution</filename>, - <filename>evolution-mail</filename> and the other - <filename>evolution-*</filename> executables are in your - $PATH. - </para> - </listitem> - </itemizedlist> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + I get <computeroutput>Cannot initialize the Evolution + shell</computeroutput>. + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Check that: + </para> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para> + <filename>oafd</filename> is listen in your <envar>PATH</envar> + environment variable. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <filename>GNOME_Evolution_Shell.oaf</filename> and + the other + <filename>GNOME_Evolution_*.oaf</filename> files are + readable and installed in + <filename>$prefix/share/oaf</filename>, where + <filename>$prefix</filename> is one of the prefixes + listed in <envar>GNOME_PATH</envar> or + <envar>OAF_INFO_PATH</envar>. (These variables are + supposed to contain $PATH-like colon-separated lists of + paths. If the installation prefix for Evolution is + different from that). Run `oaf-slay' once before running + `evolution' again if you change $GNOME_PATH or + $OAF_INFO_PATH. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <filename>evolution</filename>, + <filename>evolution-mail</filename> and the other + <filename>evolution-*</filename> executables are in your + $PATH. + </para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - I get <computeroutput>Cannot open composer window</computeroutput>. - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - This actually means that Evolution cannot activate the HTML - editor component from GtkHTML. The comments in the previous - answer still apply; also make sure that - <command>gnome-gtkhtml-editor</command> is in your - <envar>PATH</envar>. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + I get <computeroutput>Cannot open composer window</computeroutput>. + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + This actually means that Evolution cannot activate the HTML + editor component from GtkHTML. The comments in the previous + answer still apply; also make sure that + <command>gnome-gtkhtml-editor</command> is in your + <envar>PATH</envar>. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - I updated my Evolution, but my addressbook contacts are no - longer there, what should I do? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Evolution uses the <filename>libdb</filename> library to - handle the addressbook database. Two versions of - <filename>libdb</filename> can be used with Evolution: version - 1.88 and version 2. - </para> - - <para> - Unfortunately, an Evolution executable that is linked against - a certain version of <filename>libdb</filename> will only be - able to read addressbook files written by another Evolution - executable that is linked with the same version of the - library. If your addressbook is not readable by Evolution - anymore, it probably means that you used to have Evolution - linked with a certain version of <filename>libdb</filename>, - but now it gets linked to a different version. - </para> - - <para> - Because of the way <filename>libdb</filename> is designed, it - is not easy for Evolution to automatically do the conversion - between the two formats. But, if your Evolution used to be - linked against version 1.85 and now is linked to version 2, - there is a very simple way to convert the database and recover - your data. - </para> - - <itemizedlist> - - <listitem> - <para> - First of all, check the format of the database using the - <command>file</command> command: - </para> - - <programlisting> + <question> + <para> + I updated my Evolution, but my addressbook contacts are no + longer there, what should I do? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Evolution uses the <filename>libdb</filename> library to + handle the addressbook database. Two versions of + <filename>libdb</filename> can be used with Evolution: version + 1.88 and version 2. + </para> + + <para> + Unfortunately, an Evolution executable that is linked against + a certain version of <filename>libdb</filename> will only be + able to read addressbook files written by another Evolution + executable that is linked with the same version of the + library. If your addressbook is not readable by Evolution + anymore, it probably means that you used to have Evolution + linked with a certain version of <filename>libdb</filename>, + but now it gets linked to a different version. + </para> + + <para> + Because of the way <filename>libdb</filename> is designed, it + is not easy for Evolution to automatically do the conversion + between the two formats. But, if your Evolution used to be + linked against version 1.85 and now is linked to version 2, + there is a very simple way to convert the database and recover + your data. + </para> + + <itemizedlist> + + <listitem> + <para> + First of all, check the format of the database using the + <command>file</command> command: + </para> + + <programlisting> file ~/evolution/local/Contacts/addressbook.db - </programlisting> - - <para> - You want version 1.85 there. If your version is 2, then - your current Evolution is probably linked against - version 1.85 and you cannot convert the database to the - old format. To do that, follow these instructions: - </para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para> - Quit Evolution. - </para> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para> - Make a copy of the addressbook database for backup - purposes. - </para> - - <programlisting> - cd ~/evolution/local/Contacts - cp addressbook.db addressbook.db.backup - </programlisting> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para> - Convert the contacts to the new format using - <command>db_dump185</command> and - <command>db_load</command>: - </para> - - <programlisting> - db_dump185 ~/evolution/local/Contacts/addressbook.db.backup | db_load ~/evolution/local/Contacts/addressbook.db - </programlisting> - </listitem> - - <listitem> - <para> - Restart Evolution. - </para> - </listitem> - - </itemizedlist> - </answer> + </programlisting> + + <para> + You want version 1.85 there. If your version is 2, then + your current Evolution is probably linked against + version 1.85 and you cannot convert the database to the + old format. To do that, follow these instructions: + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Quit Evolution. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Make a copy of the addressbook database for backup + purposes. + </para> + + <programlisting> + cd ~/evolution/local/Contacts + cp addressbook.db addressbook.db.backup + </programlisting> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Convert the contacts to the new format using + <command>db_dump185</command> and + <command>db_load</command>: + </para> + + <programlisting> + db_dump185 ~/evolution/local/Contacts/addressbook.db.backup | db_load ~/evolution/local/Contacts/addressbook.db + </programlisting> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Restart Evolution. + </para> + </listitem> + + </itemizedlist> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Evolution reported an error when trying to retrieve from my - local spool in <filename>/var/spool/mail/username</filename>. Why? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Evolution doesn't have an external helper for moving mail, - so <filename>/var/spool/mail/</filename> must be writable - by you. Try this: - </para> - - <programlisting> - chmod 1777 /var/spool/mail - </programlisting> - - <para> - Yes, we know this is a problem. It will be fixed eventually. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Evolution reported an error when trying to retrieve from my + local spool in <filename>/var/spool/mail/username</filename>. Why? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Evolution doesn't have an external helper for moving mail, + so <filename>/var/spool/mail/</filename> must be writable + by you. Try this: + </para> + + <programlisting> + chmod 1777 /var/spool/mail + </programlisting> + + <para> + Yes, we know this is a problem. It will be fixed eventually. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Evolution crashes reporting that it couldn't allocate N - billion bytes; how do I fix this? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - This usually happens when a component tries talking a - certain version of a CORBA interface to another component - that supports a different version. For example, this can - happen when you recompile and install a single component - without recompiling/installing the rest of Evolution. - </para> - - <para> - So, if this occurs to you, make sure all the components - are compiled and installed at the same time. This also - applies to GtkHTML upgrades; after upgrading and - installing a newer GtkHTML, always re-compile and - re-install Evolution against it. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Evolution crashes reporting that it couldn't allocate N + billion bytes; how do I fix this? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + This usually happens when a component tries talking a + certain version of a CORBA interface to another component + that supports a different version. For example, this can + happen when you recompile and install a single component + without recompiling/installing the rest of Evolution. + </para> + + <para> + So, if this occurs to you, make sure all the components + are compiled and installed at the same time. This also + applies to GtkHTML upgrades; after upgrading and + installing a newer GtkHTML, always re-compile and + re-install Evolution against it. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - What is <command>killev</command> and why do I need to use it? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Evolution is actually made up of several components that run - as separate processes. Evolution's shell is not very good - at cleaning up stale processes, so it is possible that - sometimes already-running components cause unexpected and/or - broken behavior. - </para> - - <para> - It's always a good idea to run <command>killev</command> - after a crash in Evolution, especially if the Evolution - shell itself crashed. (If a component crashes instead, you - should try to exit the shell cleanly first, so you give a - chance to the other components to clean things up properly.) - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + What is <command>killev</command> and why do I need to use it? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Evolution is actually made up of several components that run + as separate processes. Evolution's shell is not very good + at cleaning up stale processes, so it is possible that + sometimes already-running components cause unexpected and/or + broken behavior. + </para> + + <para> + It's always a good idea to run <command>killev</command> + after a crash in Evolution, especially if the Evolution + shell itself crashed. (If a component crashes instead, you + should try to exit the shell cleanly first, so you give a + chance to the other components to clean things up properly.) + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - What is <command>oaf-slay</command> and why do I need to use it? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - <command>oaf-slay</command> is an utility which comes with - OAF, the Object Activation Framework that is used in the - GNOME Desktop to activate components. It will kill the - object activation daemon (<command>oafd</command>) as well - as all the active components on the system. - </para> - - <para> - Normally, you shouldn't need to run - <command>oaf-slay</command>, unless <command>oafd</command> - gets stuck or confused. For example, it might help in case - Evolution cannot activate components. - </para> - - <para> - Using <command>oaf-slay</command> - <command>oaf-slay</command> is quite drastic and can cause - problems with other programs that use oaf, especially with - <application>Nautilus</application>. To avoid problems, do - not run <command>oaf-slay</command> while you are in GNOME. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + What is <command>oaf-slay</command> and why do I need to use it? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + <command>oaf-slay</command> is an utility which comes with + OAF, the Object Activation Framework that is used in the + GNOME Desktop to activate components. It will kill the + object activation daemon (<command>oafd</command>) as well + as all the active components on the system. + </para> + + <para> + Normally, you shouldn't need to run + <command>oaf-slay</command>, unless <command>oafd</command> + gets stuck or confused. For example, it might help in case + Evolution cannot activate components. + </para> + + <para> + Using <command>oaf-slay</command> + <command>oaf-slay</command> is quite drastic and can cause + problems with other programs that use oaf, especially with + <application>Nautilus</application>. To avoid problems, do + not run <command>oaf-slay</command> while you are in GNOME. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> </qandaset> </sect1> @@ -467,163 +467,163 @@ <qandaset> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Where should I report bugs for Evolution? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - You should report bugs about Evolution into the Ximian bug - reporting system (Bugzilla), located at - <ulink url="http://bugzilla.ximian.com">http://bugzilla.ximian.com</ulink>. - </para> - - <para> - Please use the query function to check if a bug has been - submitted already before submitting it. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Where should I report bugs for Evolution? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + You should report bugs about Evolution into the Ximian bug + reporting system (Bugzilla), located at + <ulink url="http://bugzilla.ximian.com">http://bugzilla.ximian.com</ulink>. + </para> + + <para> + Please use the query function to check if a bug has been + submitted already before submitting it. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Can I just use Bug-Buddy? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Not yet. The Ximian bug tracker does not yet have an - email-based interface, so Bug Buddy cannot talk to it. This - will be fixed eventually. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Can I just use Bug-Buddy? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Not yet. The Ximian bug tracker does not yet have an + email-based interface, so Bug Buddy cannot talk to it. This + will be fixed eventually. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - What is a stack trace (backtrace) and how do I get one? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - A stack trace is a list of the chain of function calls that - lead to some point in the program. Typically, you want to - get a stack trace when Evolution crashes or hangs and you - want to try to figure out where in the code that happened - and why. For this reason, stack traces are extremely - useful for the Evolution developers, so it's important that - you learn how to get them, and include them in crash - reports. Once we have <command>bug-buddy</command> working - with our bug database, it will be much easier to do - this. Until then, here's how: - </para> - - <para> - First of all, in order to get a stack trace, your executable - (and possibly the libraries) must be compiled with debugging - symbols. Debugging symbols are created by default if you - compile from CVS, and are included in the snapshot builds. - If you decide to compile by yourself with some custom CFLAGS - value, make sure <command>-g</command> is included in them. - </para> - - <para> - Finally, you must put the component that crashes through - <command>gdb</command>. Make sure all the components are - dead (exit Evolution and <command>killev</command>), then - run the following command: - </para> - - <programlisting> - gdb name-of-component - </programlisting> - - <para> - Then, at the gdb prompt, type <userinput>r</userinput> (for - "run") and wait a few seconds to make sure the component has - registered with the name service. Then start Evolution - normally from a different terminal. - </para> - - <para> - Then, reproduce the crash, and go back to the terminal where - you ran <command>gdb</command>. If the component crashed, - you should have a prompt there; otherwise, just hit - <keycombo action=simul> - <keycap>Control</keycap> - <keycap>C</keycap> - </keycombo>. - At the prompt, type: - </para> - - <programlisting> - info threads - </programlisting> - - <para> - This will give you a list of the current running threads, - e.g. - </para> - - <screen> - (gdb) info threads - 8 Thread 6151 (LWP 14908) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 - 7 Thread 5126 (LWP 14907) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 - 6 Thread 4101 (LWP 1007) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 - 5 Thread 3076 (LWP 1006) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 - 4 Thread 2051 (LWP 1005) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 - 3 Thread 1026 (LWP 1004) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 - 2 Thread 2049 (LWP 1003) 0x40a10d90 in poll () from /lib/libc.so.6 - 1 Thread 1024 (LWP 995) 0x40a10d90 in poll () from /lib/libc.so.6 - </screen> - - <para> - (Notice that, normally, only - <command>evolution-mail</command> will have more than one - thread.) - </para> - - <para> - Now, for each of the thread listed, type the following - commands: - </para> - - <programlisting> - thread N - bt - </programlisting> - - <para> - Where `N' is the thread number. (In this example, you would - have to do it with N as 1, 2, 3... 8.) Then cut and paste - all the output into some text file, and quit - <command>gdb</command> by typing - <userinput>quit</userinput>. - </para> - - <para> - You can also get a stack trace from a running component or a - component that has just crashed. Just start - <command>gdb</command> normally and, instead of using the - <userinput>r</userinput> command, use - <userinput>attach</userinput> to attach to the running - process: - </para> - - <programlisting> - attach PID - </programlisting> - - <para> - Where <userinput>PID</userinput> is the PID of the - component. Notice that this also works if you attach - right after a crash dialog appears, before hitting "OK" or - "Submit bug report". - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + What is a stack trace (backtrace) and how do I get one? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + A stack trace is a list of the chain of function calls that + lead to some point in the program. Typically, you want to + get a stack trace when Evolution crashes or hangs and you + want to try to figure out where in the code that happened + and why. For this reason, stack traces are extremely + useful for the Evolution developers, so it's important that + you learn how to get them, and include them in crash + reports. Once we have <command>bug-buddy</command> working + with our bug database, it will be much easier to do + this. Until then, here's how: + </para> + + <para> + First of all, in order to get a stack trace, your executable + (and possibly the libraries) must be compiled with debugging + symbols. Debugging symbols are created by default if you + compile from CVS, and are included in the snapshot builds. + If you decide to compile by yourself with some custom CFLAGS + value, make sure <command>-g</command> is included in them. + </para> + + <para> + Finally, you must put the component that crashes through + <command>gdb</command>. Make sure all the components are + dead (exit Evolution and <command>killev</command>), then + run the following command: + </para> + + <programlisting> + gdb name-of-component + </programlisting> + + <para> + Then, at the gdb prompt, type <userinput>r</userinput> (for + "run") and wait a few seconds to make sure the component has + registered with the name service. Then start Evolution + normally from a different terminal. + </para> + + <para> + Then, reproduce the crash, and go back to the terminal where + you ran <command>gdb</command>. If the component crashed, + you should have a prompt there; otherwise, just hit + <keycombo action=simul> + <keycap>Control</keycap> + <keycap>C</keycap> + </keycombo>. + At the prompt, type: + </para> + + <programlisting> + info threads + </programlisting> + + <para> + This will give you a list of the current running threads, + e.g. + </para> + + <screen> + (gdb) info threads + 8 Thread 6151 (LWP 14908) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 + 7 Thread 5126 (LWP 14907) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 + 6 Thread 4101 (LWP 1007) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 + 5 Thread 3076 (LWP 1006) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 + 4 Thread 2051 (LWP 1005) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 + 3 Thread 1026 (LWP 1004) 0x409778fe in sigsuspend () from /lib/libc.so.6 + 2 Thread 2049 (LWP 1003) 0x40a10d90 in poll () from /lib/libc.so.6 + 1 Thread 1024 (LWP 995) 0x40a10d90 in poll () from /lib/libc.so.6 + </screen> + + <para> + (Notice that, normally, only + <command>evolution-mail</command> will have more than one + thread.) + </para> + + <para> + Now, for each of the thread listed, type the following + commands: + </para> + + <programlisting> + thread N + bt + </programlisting> + + <para> + Where `N' is the thread number. (In this example, you would + have to do it with N as 1, 2, 3... 8.) Then cut and paste + all the output into some text file, and quit + <command>gdb</command> by typing + <userinput>quit</userinput>. + </para> + + <para> + You can also get a stack trace from a running component or a + component that has just crashed. Just start + <command>gdb</command> normally and, instead of using the + <userinput>r</userinput> command, use + <userinput>attach</userinput> to attach to the running + process: + </para> + + <programlisting> + attach PID + </programlisting> + + <para> + Where <userinput>PID</userinput> is the PID of the + component. Notice that this also works if you attach + right after a crash dialog appears, before hitting "OK" or + "Submit bug report". + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> </qandaset> </sect1> @@ -637,195 +637,195 @@ <qandaset> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - How can I remove a folder? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Currently there is no command in Evolution to remove a - folder, so you have to remove it by hand. - </para> - - <para> - All the folders are stored in - <filename>~/evolution/local</filename>. Each folder is a - directory containing the data files, as well as a - <filename>subfolders</filename> directory that contains - all its subfolders. So for example if you have a - subfolder of the <filename>Inbox</filename> called - <filename>Foo</filename>, you can run the following - command to get rid of it (and all it subfolders): - </para> - - <programlisting> - rm -rf ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Foo + <question> + <para> + How can I remove a folder? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Currently there is no command in Evolution to remove a + folder, so you have to remove it by hand. + </para> + + <para> + All the folders are stored in + <filename>~/evolution/local</filename>. Each folder is a + directory containing the data files, as well as a + <filename>subfolders</filename> directory that contains + all its subfolders. So for example if you have a + subfolder of the <filename>Inbox</filename> called + <filename>Foo</filename>, you can run the following + command to get rid of it (and all it subfolders): + </para> + + <programlisting> + rm -rf ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Foo </programlisting> - <para> - You should do this after exiting Evolution. - </para> - </answer> + <para> + You should do this after exiting Evolution. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Why doesn't drag and drop between folders seem to work? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - The implementation isn't finished, although it's planned - to be finished soon. - </para> - - <para> - In the meantime, you can copy the folders' contents by - hand from the shell (please do this after quitting - Evolution). For example: - </para> - - <programlisting> - cp -r ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Foo ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Bar - </programlisting> - - <para> - Likewise, you can use <command>mv</command> to rename or - move folders. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Why doesn't drag and drop between folders seem to work? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + The implementation isn't finished, although it's planned + to be finished soon. + </para> + + <para> + In the meantime, you can copy the folders' contents by + hand from the shell (please do this after quitting + Evolution). For example: + </para> + + <programlisting> + cp -r ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Foo ~/evolution/local/Inbox/subfolders/Bar + </programlisting> + + <para> + Likewise, you can use <command>mv</command> to rename or + move folders. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Can I read mail from a mailbox file created by some other - application (e.g. Mutt) without importing mail from it? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - No, but it's a planned feature. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Can I read mail from a mailbox file created by some other + application (e.g. Mutt) without importing mail from it? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + No, but it's a planned feature. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Can Evolution sync to my Palm OS (tm) device? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Yes. Evolution needs to be compiled with Palm syncing - support for this to work though. Please refer to the - <filename>README</filename> file for additional - information on the requirements. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Can Evolution sync to my Palm OS (tm) device? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Yes. Evolution needs to be compiled with Palm syncing + support for this to work though. Please refer to the + <filename>README</filename> file for additional + information on the requirements. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - What is the difference between a virtual folder (vfolder) - and a regular folder? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - A virtual folder is like a saved search: it is a view of - your mail. Regular folders actually contain the mail - messages. You can have one message be in multiple virtual - folders, but only in one regular folder. See the section - in the Evolution manual about virtual folders for more - information. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + What is the difference between a virtual folder (vfolder) + and a regular folder? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + A virtual folder is like a saved search: it is a view of + your mail. Regular folders actually contain the mail + messages. You can have one message be in multiple virtual + folders, but only in one regular folder. See the section + in the Evolution manual about virtual folders for more + information. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Can Evolution spell-check the messages while I compose them? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Yes. The Evolution composer is able to highlight - mis-spelled word on the fly as you type them, and also - give you suggestions for possible corrections. In order - for this to work you need the - <filename>gnome-spell</filename> component, which is not - shipped with Ximian GNOME yet. - </para> - - <para> - If you are brave enough, you can check out module - <filename>gnome-spell</filename> from the GNOME CVS and - compile it yourself. Check out its README file for a list - of <filename>gnome-spell</filename>'s requirements for - compilation. - </para> - - <para> - Note that you don't need to recompile Evolution after - installing <filename>gnome-spell</filename>; it will be - picked up automatically. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Can Evolution spell-check the messages while I compose them? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Yes. The Evolution composer is able to highlight + mis-spelled word on the fly as you type them, and also + give you suggestions for possible corrections. In order + for this to work you need the + <filename>gnome-spell</filename> component, which is not + shipped with Ximian GNOME yet. + </para> + + <para> + If you are brave enough, you can check out module + <filename>gnome-spell</filename> from the GNOME CVS and + compile it yourself. Check out its README file for a list + of <filename>gnome-spell</filename>'s requirements for + compilation. + </para> + + <para> + Note that you don't need to recompile Evolution after + installing <filename>gnome-spell</filename>; it will be + picked up automatically. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - I cannot see the images that are contained in some HTML - mail message I am getting. Why? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Evolution currently doesn't support this, but it's a - planned feature. It will be an option: many people like - to turn off the images because they use up bandwidth and can + <question> + <para> + I cannot see the images that are contained in some HTML + mail message I am getting. Why? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Evolution currently doesn't support this, but it's a + planned feature. It will be an option: many people like + to turn off the images because they use up bandwidth and can be used to spy on your email reading habits. - </para> - </answer> + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> - Can I change the font that Evolution uses for compose and - displaying mail messages? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - You have to change the GtkHTML settings for that: in the - GNOME Control Center, go to the "HTML Viewer" - configuration page, which is under the "Document Handlers" - category. - </para> - </answer> + <question> + <para> + Can I change the font that Evolution uses for compose and + displaying mail messages? + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + You have to change the GtkHTML settings for that: in the + GNOME Control Center, go to the "HTML Viewer" + configuration page, which is under the "Document Handlers" + category. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> + <question> + <para> How do I import my Outlook <filename>.pst</filename> files into Evolution? - </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> + </para> + </question> + <answer> + <para> You cannot import these files directly into Evolution because the <filename>.pst</filename> format is a proprietry format. However, Mozilla Mail on Windows can convert them into the <type>mbox</type> format, which can then be imported by Evolution. </para> - - <para> + + <para> To start importing your Outlook mail to Evolution, run Mozilla Mail on Windows and select the <menuchoice><guimenu>File</guimenu><guimenuitem>Import...</guimenuitem></menuchoice> @@ -833,56 +833,56 @@ Outlook. Once Mozilla has imported all your mail, reboot your computer into Linux. </para> - + <para> Mount your Windows partition in Linux and run Evolution to begin importing your mail. Select <menuchoice><guimenu>File</guimenu><guimenuitem>Import - File...</guimenuitem></menuchoice> to start importing. Set + File...</guimenuitem></menuchoice> to start importing. Set the file type to MBox (mbox) and click on <guibutton>Browse</guibutton> to select the mail you want to import. </para> - + <para> If you are the only user on Windows, the mail files will be stored in <filename>/mnt/c/windows/Application - Data/Mozilla/Profiles/default/XXXX/Mail/imported.mail/</filename> + Data/Mozilla/Profiles/default/XXXX/Mail/imported.mail/</filename> where <filename>/mnt/c/</filename> is your windows partition mount point and XXXX is some collection of numbers and digits ending in <filename>.slt</filename>. </para> - - <para> + + <para> If there is more than one user, the file will be in <filename>/mnt/c/windows/Profiles/USERNAME/XXXX/Mail/imported.mail/</filename> where USERNAME is your Windows username. - </para> + </para> - <para> + <para> For each mail folder in Outlook, Mozilla will convert the folder into one mbox file. To import all your mail, import all the files without a <filename>.msf</filename> extension. - </para> - </answer> + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> <qandaentry> - <question> - <para> + <question> + <para> If Mozilla can import <filename>.pst</filename> files, why can't Evolution? </para> - </question> - <answer> - <para> - Mozilla on Windows accesses the <filename>.pst</filename> - files through the <filename>MAPI.DLL</filename>, which is - only avaliable on Windows. <filename>MAPI.DLL</filename> - is the only way to access <filename>.pst</filename> files - and Evolution cannot use this DLL in Linux. - </para> - </answer> + </question> + <answer> + <para> + Mozilla on Windows accesses the <filename>.pst</filename> + files through the <filename>MAPI.DLL</filename>, which is + only avaliable on Windows. <filename>MAPI.DLL</filename> + is the only way to access <filename>.pst</filename> files + and Evolution cannot use this DLL in Linux. + </para> + </answer> </qandaentry> </qandaset> </sect1> |