Geary, a lightweight email client that organizes your emails by conversation has just been updated to version 0.3, and this brief tutorial is going to show you how to install it in Ubuntu 12.10 / 13.04 Raring Ringtail. It’s compatible with Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and other IMAP servers.
Although Ubuntu comes with a default mail client, Geary might be suitable for some who just want a lightweight and portable mail client that works. This release brings many changes including, support for multiple accounts, spam labels and a setting that highlights unread messages in the conversation viewer.
Below are some of the changes that were added:
- Support for multiple accounts
- Account editor
- Basic full conversations
- Some lightweight background downloading of messages
- Mark as spam/not spam
- “Important” folder support
- Multiple compressed messages are collapsed in conversation viewer
- Mark as read as you scroll in conversation viewer
- Highlight unread messages in conversation viewer
- Allow auth-less SMTP
To get started, installing Geary in Ubuntu, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to add its PPA.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yorba/ppa
Finally, run the commands below to update your system as well as install Geary Mail Client.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install geary
That’s it!
To uninstall or completely remove Geary from your machine, run the commands below to remove its PPA.
sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:yorba/ppa
Than run the commands below to delete Geary from Ubuntu.
sudo apt-get purge geary && sudo apt-get autoremove
To install Geary in system without PPA support, download the deb archive and install it.
wget https://launchpad.net/~yorba/+archive/ppa/+files/geary-dbg_0.3.0-2~quantal1_i386.deb
Then install it by running the commands below
sudo dpkg -i *geary*.deb; sudo apt-get -f install
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install Geary email client in Ubuntu 12.10?
To install Geary in Ubuntu 12.10, open the terminal using Ctrl - Alt - T and run 'sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yorba/ppa' followed by 'sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install geary'.
What are the key features of Geary version 0.3?
Geary version 0.3 includes support for multiple accounts, spam labels, highlighting unread messages, account editor, basic full conversations, and more lightweight background message downloading.
Is Geary compatible with Gmail and Yahoo! Mail?
Yes, Geary is compatible with Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, and other IMAP servers, making it suitable for users who prefer a lightweight and portable mail client.
How can I uninstall Geary from Ubuntu?
To uninstall Geary from Ubuntu, remove the PPA by running 'sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:yorba/ppa' and then delete Geary by running 'sudo apt-get purge geary && sudo apt-get autoremove'.
What is the alternative method to install Geary without PPA support?
If you prefer not to use PPA, you can download the deb archive from the provided link and install it using 'sudo dpkg -i *geary*.deb; sudo apt-get -f install'.
Does Geary offer support for auth-less SMTP?
Yes, Geary allows auth-less SMTP, providing users with flexibility in setting up their email configurations.
What feature allows multiple compressed messages to be collapsed in Geary?
Geary allows multiple compressed messages to be collapsed in the conversation viewer, enhancing the user experience by keeping conversations organized.
How can I highlight unread messages in Geary's conversation viewer?
In Geary's conversation viewer, unread messages can be highlighted automatically, making it easier for users to identify and focus on new messages.