##Parent pages: [[Evolution]], [[InternetAndNetworking| Internet and Networking]] | [[/PageDiscussion|Discuss this page]] = Introduction = Evolution filters out spam e-mail using the ''spamassassin'' package. == Installation == SpamAssassin is not included with Evolution, but it is very easy to install using Synaptic or the command line. * Open Synaptic using '''System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager'''. * Search for "''spamassassin''". * Install "''spamassassin''" and any dependencies it requires. * Or write in terminal {{{ sudo apt-get install spamassassin }}} == Set Up == Open Evolution and change two settings: * '''Edit -> Plugins -> SpamAssassin junk plugin''' should be '''checked''' * '''Edit -> Preferences -> Mail Preferences -> Junk''' * '''Check incoming messages for junk''' should be '''checked''' * '''Default junk plugin:''' should be '''Spamassasin''', with the note "''Spamassasin plugin is available and the binary is installed''" == Using SpamAssassin == While reading your e-mail, use the 'Junk' and 'Not Junk' buttons to train SpamAssassin. Be patient, it may take a week or two - SpamAssassin requires a minimum of 200 junk '''and non-junk''' messages to begin functioning. Even after the filter begins to work, it's still learning. Make sure to check your 'Junk' folder occasionally, since some non-spam messages may have been miscategorized. You ''can'' speed up the training process if you have a pool of known spam and known not-spam messages handy for training the filter. ''Tip'': Drag the non-spam messages into the ''empty'' junk folder, highlight the group, and click 'Not Junk'. Similarly, drag a bunch of spam into an empty in-box, highlight the group, and click 'Junk'. == Installing Other Filters == Other filters, such as Bogofilter, are available in the repositories. These can be used with Evolution, but the installation, setup, and use of each will vary. == Advanced SpamAssassin Options == SpamAssassin can be used with other mail clients, as a standalone application, or as a server for heavy-duty mailserver use. For more information on SpamAssassin's advanced options the man page is available in Terminal {{{ man spamassassin }}} ---- CategoryEmail