[Users] Kubuntu upgrade caused disaster!

[John G Walker]

On Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:44:43 -0000 Paul <paul at claws-mail.org> wrote:

> On Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:21:25 +0000
> John G Walker via Users <users at lists.claws-mail.org> wrote: 
> 
> > Question: what is the purpose of clawsrc? What crucial information
> > does it contain that other files don't?  
> 
> Run `man claws-mail` and you will see the brief description of that
> file in the FILES section:
> 
>        $HOME/.claws-mail/clawsrc
>               Main configuration file.
> 
> with regards
> 
> Paul
> 

I did run `man claws-mail` several days ago when you first suggested
it. It's not very helpful, at least for the detail I needed, which is
why I asked. Incidentally, it also restored my passwords and font, so I
don't think I need check for any other problems. I'm not seeing any
connected with Claws Mail, at any rate.

Incidentally, while I agree that the cause of the problem was not
internal to Claws Mail I don't think it was caused by Kubuntu either.
But, whatever, caused the corruption in clawsrc, finding and fixing the
problem needed some knowledge of the internals of Claws Mail, which is
why I needed this support list.

So thanks for your help. It is well appreciated,

-- 
 All the best,
 John