+
+ <section id="plugins_obsolete">
+ <title>Obsolete plugins</title>
+ <para>
+ Some plugins have became obsolete with time, either because an
+ improved one was written, or they're not necessary anymore or just
+ because nobody is actively developing it.
+ </para><para>
+ These are listed below, mostly for historical purposes. You are free
+ to use them, as they probably still work if you're able to build them,
+ but note that they are not currently supported.
+ </para><para>
+ Of course, if you are interested you are encouraged to become the
+ maintainer of any of them. Contact the team on the mailing list (see
+ <xref linkend="intro_information" />) or on IRC (see above).
+ </para>
+ <variablelist>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>Dillo HTML Viewer</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ Enables the viewing of HTML messages using the Dillo web browser,
+ version 0.7.0 or newer. It uses Dillo's <literal>--local</literal>
+ option by default for safe browsing. Preferences can be found in
+ <quote>/Configuration/Preferences/Plugins/Dillo Browser</quote>.
+ Dillo is available from <ulink url="http://www.dillo.org/"
+ >http://www.dillo.org/</ulink>.
+ </para><para>
+ For displaying HTML messages or parts Fancy plugin should be used.
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>CacheSaver</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ Saves the caches every 60 seconds (or user-defined period). It helps
+ avoiding the loss of metadata if your computer (<emphasis>or
+ Claws Mail!</emphasis>) crashes. (NOTE: using this plugin can slow
+ down Claws Mail.)
+ </para><para>
+ This plugin is not required anymore.
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>GtkHtml2 Viewer</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ Like Dillo, enables the viewing of HTML messages, but in a nicer way
+ (antialiased fonts).
+ More information: <ulink
+ url="http://www.claws-mail.org/plugin.php?plugin=gtkhtml2"
+ >www.claws-mail.org/plugin.php?plugin=gtkhtml2</ulink>
+ </para><para>
+ For displaying HTML messages or parts Fancy plugin should be used.
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>SynCE</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ Assists in keeping the address book of a Windows CE device (Pocket
+ PC, iPAQ, Smartphone, etc.) in sync with Claws Mail' address book,
+ with respect to email addresses.
+ </para><para>
+ This plugin is not maintained anymore.
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>Trayicon</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ Places an icon in the system tray that indicates whether you have any
+ new mail. A tooltip also shows the current new, unread and total number
+ of messages.
+ </para><para>
+ For this feature the system tray icon option of Notification plugin
+ should be used.
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ </variablelist>
+ </section>
+