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The goal of this project is to rearchitect the e-mail infrastructure for users supported by AdCom Desktop Support. The two key changes are: *
- Replace Eudora desktop client with Thunderbird
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- Move e-mail server from AdCom-run Apollo to NACS MailBox Services
Benefits
Eudora development moved to an open-source project based on Thunderbird in late 2006, with previous versions becoming end-of-life. Thunderbird is a proven, well-supported e-mail client with a similar look-and-feel to Eudora, with updated and improved functionality.
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With e-mail being a key part of most people's workday, it is essential that this transition take place as smoothly as possible. This means testing. We have completed functionality testing internally, but need a larger group of users to help test the following: *
- Migration procedures- Conversion of messages/attachments/address book (there is no automated filter migration)
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- Does mail conversion properly:
- Keep message state (read/unread/replied)
- re-attach attachments to original message
- Convert all other parameters (date/time)
- Does Addressbook conversion:
- Map all Addressbook fields
- Create groups
- Does mail conversion properly:
- Configuration defaults
- IMAP Offline cache (none/inbox only/all)
- Delete behavior (mark/Trash/delete)
- Reply quoting
- HTML vs plaintext composition, ask when sending
- Junk settings (local or NACS)
- Auto-add outgoing to Address Book
- Message forwarding inline or attached
- IMAP concepts
- Local vs IMAP folders
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- quotas
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- webmail
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- external device/client support
- IMAP Trash behavior
- Other
- LDAP vs PH functionality
- 3rd party extensions?
Status
Main Article: Thunderbird Status Page
FAQ
Q: Can someone assist me in transitioning over to Thunderbird?
A: Absolutely. Please put in a ticket to the Adcom Helpdesk (ext. 8500) and say you would like to move over to Thunderbird. A request will be sent to Desktop Support and someone will be in contact witih you shortly.
Q: I'm computer saavy would would like to set it up myself. Are there self setup instructions?
A: Yes, but you have to have us install Thunderbird first. Follow the Thunderbird - Self Setup Instructions.
Q: I already have Thunderbird installed. Where is Adcom's Thunderbird FAQ?
A: The main Thunderbird FAQ is located HERE.