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66 Chapter 6. Email Applications
6.1. Evolution
Evolution is more than just an email client. It provides all of the standard email client features, includ-
ing powerful mailbox management, user-defined filters, and quick searches. It additionally features
a flexible calendar/scheduler which allows users to create and confirm group meetings and special
events online. Evolution is a full-featured personal and workgroup information management tool for
Linux and UNIX-based systems, and is the default email client for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
To launch Evolution from the desktop panel, go to Main Menu => Internet => Evolution Email.
Figure 6-1. Evolution Welcome Screen
The first time you start Evolution you are presented with the Welcome Screen (Figure 6-1), which
allows you to configure your email connection. Follow the on-screen instructions and fill in the infor-
mation you collected from your ISP or administrator in the text boxes provided. When you are done,
click Finish, to be presented with the Main Screen as shown in Figure 6-2.