Evolution goes deaf/dumb

[Craig White]

On Sat, 2008-04-05 at 04:22 -0500, Robert G. (Doc) Savage wrote:
> On Sat, 2008-04-05 at 01:10 -0400, Ric Moore wrote:
> > On Fri, 2008-04-04 at 20:39 -0600, dsavage at peaknet.net wrote:
> > > Does anyone know what would cause my Evolution client to suddenly lose its
> > > ability to send/receive mail from my ISP? The "Send/Receive" button on the
> > > upper tool bar is grayed out. So are the File -> Send/Receive and F9
> > > options.
> > 
> > I've done that. Just look in the lower left hand corner and there is an
> > icon that looks like two electrical plugs. If there is a red X between
> > them, then it's in offline mode. Just click on it, and the plugs will
> > close, putting you back into online mode, where you can send and receive
> > stuff. I've done that more times than I can count! Embarrassing,
> > especially after I raised hell on the list about evolution being
> > broke. :) Ric
> 
> Ahhh... That was it. The thorn in the paw of the lion. Thank you! (Why
> on earth doesn't 'evolution --help-all' mention that little nugget?)
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actually, 'Work Offline/Work Online' option is and has been in the
'File' menu for quite some time now. It's not just an obscure symbol.

Craig