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Hugh Browton

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Nov 25, 2009, 7:51:02 AM11/25/09
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Dear All ᅵ

I have a broken (best thing, really) Wintel machine in, had Windows Mail
running (is that a Vista thing?), and the machine has died - won't start, but
I have been able to recover the data by starting the machine up with Ubuntu
on a USB drive (neat, huh!).

I have the folder /AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows Mail/, but haven't been
able to find an OSX program which might import that data into something more
usable for the client (who has now moved to a Macintosh - sensible!). Apple's
Mail doesn't want to import the data.

Client's address book would be handy too, if possible.

TIA

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hugh
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(by the sea) (using Hogwasher)

"The question of whether Machines Can Think... is about as relevant as the
question of whether Submarines Can Swim." Edsger Dijkstra (1930-2002)

Sara

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Nov 25, 2009, 8:32:07 AM11/25/09
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In article <0001HW.C732D8B6...@news.individual.net>,
Hugh Browton <useneth@**.not.uk> wrote:

> Dear All -


>
> I have a broken (best thing, really) Wintel machine in, had Windows Mail
> running (is that a Vista thing?), and the machine has died - won't start, but
> I have been able to recover the data by starting the machine up with Ubuntu
> on a USB drive (neat, huh!).
>
> I have the folder /AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows Mail/, but haven't been
> able to find an OSX program which might import that data into something more
> usable for the client (who has now moved to a Macintosh - sensible!). Apple's
> Mail doesn't want to import the data.
>
> Client's address book would be handy too, if possible.
>

Have you had a look at Emailchemy? It's an email translation/import
proggie that handles most things pretty well.

<http://www.weirdkid.com/products/emailchemy/>

--
Sara

Cuddler of rats, cats and husband

Peter Ceresole

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Nov 25, 2009, 8:38:54 AM11/25/09
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Sara <sarame...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

> Have you had a look at Emailchemy? It's an email translation/import
> proggie that handles most things pretty well.

Even including (yuck) Outlook Express.

It's brilliant.
--
Peter

Hugh Browton

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Nov 25, 2009, 9:29:28 AM11/25/09
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On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:32:07 +0000, Sara wrote
(in article <saramerriman-7AFA...@news.individual.net>):

> In article <0001HW.C732D8B6...@news.individual.net>,
> Hugh Browton <useneth@**.not.uk> wrote:
>
>> Dear All -
>>
>> I have a broken (best thing, really) Wintel machine in, had Windows Mail
>> running (is that a Vista thing?), and the machine has died - won't start,
>> but
>> I have been able to recover the data by starting the machine up with Ubuntu
>> on a USB drive (neat, huh!).

>>

> Have you had a look at Emailchemy? It's an email translation/import
> proggie that handles most things pretty well.
>
> <http://www.weirdkid.com/products/emailchemy/>
>
>

Queen Sara (or is it Empress?)

You've just spoilt and made my afternoon.

Why didn't I think of Emailchemy (please don't feel you need to answer that)?
I already have that on the machine. Conversion done. I kiss you.
(Respectfully). Tnx.

Sara

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Nov 25, 2009, 11:11:29 AM11/25/09
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In article <0001HW.C732EFC8...@news.individual.net>,
Hugh Browton <useneth@**.not.uk> wrote:

> On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:32:07 +0000, Sara wrote
> (in article <saramerriman-7AFA...@news.individual.net>):
>
> > In article <0001HW.C732D8B6...@news.individual.net>,
> > Hugh Browton <useneth@**.not.uk> wrote:
> >
> >> Dear All -
> >>
> >> I have a broken (best thing, really) Wintel machine in, had Windows Mail
> >> running (is that a Vista thing?), and the machine has died - won't start,
> >> but
> >> I have been able to recover the data by starting the machine up with
> >> Ubuntu
> >> on a USB drive (neat, huh!).
>
> >>
> > Have you had a look at Emailchemy? It's an email translation/import
> > proggie that handles most things pretty well.
> >
> > <http://www.weirdkid.com/products/emailchemy/>
> >
> >
>
> Queen Sara (or is it Empress?)
>
> You've just spoilt and made my afternoon.
>
> Why didn't I think of Emailchemy (please don't feel you need to answer that)?
> I already have that on the machine. Conversion done. I kiss you.
> (Respectfully). Tnx.

*blush*

Peter Ceresole

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Nov 25, 2009, 12:20:33 PM11/25/09
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Hugh Browton <useneth@**.not.uk> wrote:

> Why didn't I think of Emailchemy (please don't feel you need to answer that)?
> I already have that on the machine. Conversion done. I kiss you.
> (Respectfully). Tnx.

Respectfully? What a waste of access...
--
Peter

Hugh Browton

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Nov 25, 2009, 12:36:15 PM11/25/09
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On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:20:33 +0000, Peter Ceresole wrote
(in article <1j9qyn8.12x183713pamslN%pe...@cara.demon.co.uk>):

I know - but tho' my natural inclination would be somewhat warmer, we are
talking about a friend here, and a married-to-another-friend-too type female
personage, so I think discretion is the better part of inter-personal
gratitude in this public forum. Should Sara wish to meet with me round the
back of the bike sheds however.........

Peter Ceresole

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Nov 25, 2009, 2:18:58 PM11/25/09
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Hugh Browton <useneth@**.not.uk> wrote:

> Should Sara wish to meet with me round the
> back of the bike sheds however.........

The Aldeburgh bike sheds... Aaaah! The sound of the waves on the
shingle! Fragrant memories!
--
Peter

Sara Merriman

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Nov 25, 2009, 2:45:29 PM11/25/09
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In article <1j9r42m.1qhjrmj19isqwhN%pe...@cara.demon.co.uk>,
pe...@cara.demon.co.uk (Peter Ceresole) wrote:

So... your fond memories smell of fish, eh? There's a word for women
like that ;-)

Peter Ceresole

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Nov 25, 2009, 3:52:37 PM11/25/09
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Sara Merriman <sarame...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

> > The Aldeburgh bike sheds... Aaaah! The sound of the waves on the
> > shingle! Fragrant memories!
>
> So... your fond memories smell of fish, eh? There's a word for women
> like that ;-)

Yup.

'Real'
--
Peter

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