On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 15:50:28 -0400, TroyGeek <fedora@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hello, > Usually when a new release of Fedora comes out I like to backup my data, > format the hard drive, and then then install a fresh release instead of > 'upgrading' since it seems cleaner. > > I use Mozilla Thunderbird for my email. I don't see any export options > to save my emails. I'm wondering how I can backup/export my email from > Thunderbird so that I can be prepared for when FC3 comes out and I > upgrade. I want to be able to keep all my email. > > Any ideas? Just copy a directory or something? Have a look at the Backup and Restore FAQ http://kb.mozillazine.org/index.phtml?title=Thunderbird_:_FAQs_:_Backing_Up_and_Restoring HTH, Kevin -- Kevin Old kevinold@xxxxxxxxx