Re: [clug-talk] Claws-mail: transferring configuration

2017-01-26 Thread Joe Shuttleworth
I backed up my home directory so I can find those files. I didn't know if I could just use the old files. I'll copy that folder over and give it a try. Thanks, Joe From: "Neil Mayhew" To: "clug-talk" Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 5:00:58 PM Subje

Re: [clug-talk] Claws-mail: transferring configuration

2017-01-25 Thread Neil Mayhew
You'll need to figure out where the claws configuration files were kept on your old system. I think the default is $HOME/.claws-mail/. If you copy this folder to your new system you should be good. Your mail itself may be in a different place, but the configuration files probably say where. If you

Re: [clug-talk] Claws-mail: transferring configuration

2017-01-25 Thread PUB @ Keystreams.net
have a look at rsync- it can run over ssh. you could also use tar over ssh. this link might help to start: http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-back-up-over-a-network-using-rsync/ i use the following rsync options to make sure i have all the bases covered: sudo rsync -aEHXAv --progress --