Thunderbird Mail Notification

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PrimeSuspect

Thunderbird Mail Notification

Post by PrimeSuspect »

With Ubuntu 10.10 there is a panel applet (envelope) for new mail notifications which works fine with Thunderbird. I can't seem to find an option for this in Mint? I do need a permanent panel icon in addition to the temporary pop up notifications so if there's a way to achieve this I'd be grateful to know how. Currently using Claws Mail which does provide this.
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Dave68

Re: Thunderbird Mail Notification

Post by Dave68 »

I'd be interested in this as well, but for Evolution.

Thanks,
Dave
PrimeSuspect

Re: Thunderbird Mail Notification

Post by PrimeSuspect »

Found the solution here:

http://www.techsupportalert.com/content ... lation.htm

Just a subtle difference in that this icon is included by default with Ubuntu but requires a separate download for Mint.
Not sure how you might apply this to Evolution though.
Dave68

Re: Thunderbird Mail Notification

Post by Dave68 »

I appreciate the link. I'll keep searching for an Evolution Resolution. :wink:

Thanks Again,
Dave
sgosnell

Re: Thunderbird Mail Notification

Post by sgosnell »

For Evolution, just add a notification area to the panel. It works on mine, giving me a new mail notification icon in the panel and a sound.
Dave68

Re: Thunderbird Mail Notification

Post by Dave68 »

I like it!!

Thanks Much,
Dave
hesamd

Re: Thunderbird Mail Notification

Post by hesamd »

sgosnell wrote:For Evolution, just add a notification area to the panel. It works on mine, giving me a new mail notification icon in the panel and a sound.

Hi I add the notification area and I also have installed evolution indicator applet. I see the envelope on the panel and if I click on it it directs me to evolution, however the problem is the indicator icon does not change when I get new email. I only get a notification pop up which disappears after a few seconds.


Any suggesiton?
sgosnell

Re: Thunderbird Mail Notification

Post by sgosnell »

On my system, I only get an icon if I have new mail. Clicking on the icon makes it disappear, and causes Evolution to switch to the mail window, if it isn't already there. I don't know what else to tell you, other than to read the docs, and use your favorite search engine. I don't think I have the evolution indicator applet installed, just the standard indicator applet.
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