[Enigmail] one-and-only-chances to config

Robert J. Hansen rjh at sixdemonbag.org
Thu Jan 1 08:10:48 PST 2009


W F wrote:
> I've been frustrated multiple times by Thunderbird offering only one
> chance to import files (from another email client or for a migration). 

Some of us undoubtedly agree with you, but none of us are in a position
to change this.  Enigmail and Thunderbird are two totally separate
projects with totally different developers.

That said, you may find "Tools --> Import" to be useful.

> Now I see the same approach to the Enigmail Wizard. 

How?  I've never found anything in the Enigmail Wizard which could not
be accomplished just as easily in a couple of mouse clicks from the main
UI.  There is nothing special about the wizard -- this is by design.

What are you trying to accomplish from the wizard that you feel you
cannot accomplish otherwise?

> But to spring the one-time offer the way it's done seems almost cruel,
> like a nasty trick played by somebody I don't know, for no apparent
> reason.   The phrase "gratuitous insult" comes to mind.

While we understand you are frustrated, it is generally a good idea to
(a) not accuse people you are asking to help you of insulting you,
especially (b) when there is an excellent chance you are overlooking
some things which are relatively obvious.




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