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--- apps:thunderbird [2014-06-26 17:21] – [Configuration] jens
+++ apps:thunderbird [2016-08-11 20:57] – jens
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 ====== Thunderbird ======
-[[http://www.mozilla.org/thunderbird|Mozilla Thunderbird]] is the messaging client from the [[http://www.mozilla.org|Mozilla]] Foundation. Because I used [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netscape_Messenger|Netscape Messenger]] since my e-mail begin-times I am just used to its handling, features and look & feel. Because Thunderbird is a direct descendant of Netscape Messenger, it is still my favourite messaging client (well, professionally I use and like [[Notes]]).
+[[http://www.mozilla.org/thunderbird|Mozilla Thunderbird]] is the messaging client from the [[http://www.mozilla.org|Mozilla]] Foundation. Because I used [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netscape_Messenger|Netscape Messenger]] since my e-mail begin-times I am just used to its handling, features and look & feel. Because Thunderbird is a direct descendant of Netscape Messenger, it is still my favourite messaging client (well, professionally I use and like [[archive:notes]]).
 In Debian GNU/Linux Thunderbird is called 'Icedove'. All products from the Mozilla Foundation have been rebranded due to [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozilla_Corporation_software_rebranded_by_the_Debian_project|Trademark issues]].
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 ===== Calendaring with Sunbird =====
-There is a really nice extension for Thunderbird that adds calendaring: [[http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/sunbird/|Sunbird]] ('Iceowl' in Debian). If you setup your own [[WebDAV]] server you can even share your calendar with your family or synchronize it with your other installations of Thunderbird/Sunbird!
+There is a really nice extension for Thunderbird that adds calendaring: [[http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/sunbird/|Sunbird]] ('Iceowl' in Debian). If you setup your own [[archive:webdav]] server of have your own ownCloud/NextCloud installation you can even share your calendar with your family or synchronize it with your other installations of Thunderbird/Sunbird.
 ==== Installation ====
-I'll assume you have successfully setup a [[WebDAV]] server and created at least one user.
+I'll assume you have successfully setup a [[archive:webdav]] server and created at least one user,  or run ownCloud/NextCloud.
 Sunbird must be installed, in Debian (Lenny and newer) this is quite easy to achieve:
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 The configuration is quite easy, although there are a few steps to be followed. For your reference I made some screenshots.
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   - Open the calendar within Thunderbird (using the icon or menu).
   - Right-click the existing calendar to create a new one.
   - Choose "On the network" as your new calendars location.
-  - You must choose a type of calendar (iCalendar (ICS) is a save choice) as well as a location for your calendar. The location must point to your [[WebDAV]] server and include a filename!
+  - You must choose a type of calendar. "iCalendar (ICS)" is a save choice when using your own WebDAV server, "CalDAV" must be used for ownCloud/NextCloud calendars.
-  - If this is the first time you connect to that WebDAV share, you will be asked for credentials. Use the username created during the [[WebDAV]] configuration.
+  - Give the location of your calendar. The location must either point to your [[archive:webdav]] server and include a filename, or you must use the ownCloud/NextCloud URL to your calendar (the generic URL is not sufficient). You can get this by using the "More" menu next to your calendar and then choose the "DAV" link. The generic format of this URL is "https://YOUR.CLOUD.URL/remote.php/dav/calendars/USERNAME/CALENDARNAME/".
+  - If this is the first time you connect to that WebDAV share, you will be asked for credentials. Use the username created during the [[archive:webdav]] configuration or your ownCloud/NextCloud credentials.
   - You can now pick a name and colour for this calendar, as well as an e-mail address to use for invitations. Different names and colours are useful when sharing calendars with others.
   - You are now finished setting up the calendar.
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 You can now delete the default (local) calendar if you wish. Just double-click somwhere in the calendar view to create new appointments, the rest is pretty self-explanatory. Don't forget to also check out the other options!
-Thunderbird will synchronize the calendar(s) on startup and shutdown, also every 30 minutes (default setting) while running. If you wish to manually synchronize the calendar(s) right-click on any calendar and choose "Reload Remote Calendars" in the menu. See also the first screenshot above.
+Thunderbird will synchronize the calendar(s) on startup and shutdown, also every 30 minutes (default setting) while running. If you wish to manually synchronize the calendar(s) right-click on any calendar and choose "Reload Remote Calendars" in the menu, or use the "Synchronize" button. See also the first screenshot above.
 You can also add more calenders. e.g. create one shared calendar and one personal calendar for every person in your household.
 Happy calendaring!