WHAT IT DOES
This perl script will convert an exported Kmail addressbook into a
- Sylpheed addressbook.
+ Sylpheed addressbook. If your version of Kmail is 1.37 or greater
+ and/or your version of KAddressBook is 3.1beta1 or greater, or
+ this script mixes up your definitions and their related data, use
+ 'kmail2sylpheed_v2.pl' instead.
HOW TO USE IT
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-* ldif-to-xml.py
+* kmail2sylpheed_v2.pl
+
+ This script has been tested with Kmail 1.4.7 and KAddressBook 3.1beta1
WHAT IT DOES
- This python script converts the netscape ldif format address book to
- the sylpheed xml format.
+ This perl script will convert a Kmail addressbook that has been
+ exported in csv format into a Sylpheed addressbook.
HOW TO USE IT
- Inside Netscape export your address book to a file.
- From the command line, execute:
-
- ./ldif-to-xml.py <path/filename>
+ (You must run sylpheed at least once before running this script.)
+
+ Open Kmail's Addressbook, /File/Address Book
+ In Kmail's Addressbook choose '/File/Export/Export List...'. This
+ will allow you to export your Kmail addressbook data to a *.csv file.
- In case of trouble, just invoke your python interpreter directly:
+ If Sylpheed is running, close it.
- python ldif-to-xml.py <path/filename>
+ From the command line, execute the following:
+
+ perl kmail2sylpheed_v2.pl --kmailfile=/path/to/addressbook.csv
+
+ You can also use --help to see usage instructions.
- Either way a file called addressbook.xml will be generated in the current
- directory. This xml file should be merged with or simply placed in the
- $HOME/.sylpheed directory.
+ Your Kmail addressbook data will now be contained in Sylpheed's
+ addressbook, under the name 'Kmail address book'.
- Any problems, contact Rod Senra <rodrigo.senra@ic.unicamp.br>
+ Any questions, comments or problems, contact Paul <claws@thewildbeast.co.uk>
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HOW TO USE IT
+ Edit line 29 of the script so that it contains the correct path:
+ exec "/usr/local/bin/sylpheed --attach $ARGV";
+
Start up OpenOffice.org.
Go to 'Tools/Options/OpenOffice.org/External Programs'
Enter the path to this script in the 'Program' box
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+* outlook2sylpheed.pl
+
+ WHAT IT DOES
+
+ This perl script converts an Outlook generated contact list into a
+ Sylpheed XML address book.
+
+ HOW TO USE IT
+
+ You must export Outlook Express contact list as TXT file, choosing
+ only "Name" and "Address" fields to export.
+
+ You must exit Sylpheed before converting the contact list.
+
+ From the command line, execute the following:
+
+ outlook2sylpheed.pl fullpathname
+
+ BUGS
+
+ Only works with fields described above. If you have more complex
+ examples send them to me, and I'll try to enhance the script.
+
+ Any questions, comments or problems, contact
+ Ricardo Mones Lastra <mones@aic.uniovi.es>
+
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+
* sylpheed-switcher
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+* tb2sylpheed
+
+ WHAT IT DOES
+
+ This perl script will convert an addressbook exported from The Bat! into
+ a Sylpheed addressbook.
+
+ HOW TO USE IT
+
+ (You must run sylpheed at least once before running this script.)
+
+ If Sylpheed is running, close it.
+
+ Export The Bat! Address Book to CSV file format with all fields
+ selected to YES and then start:
+
+ tb2sylpheed --tbfile=/full/path/to/thebat/addressbook.csv
+
+ The Bat! addressbook data will now be contained in Sylpheed's
+ addressbook, under the name 'The Bat! Address Book'.
+
+ Any questions, comments or problems, contact Urke MMI <urke@gmx.net>
+
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