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Reading and Writing Emails in GNU Emacs with Gnus

EmacsConf and Emacs hangouts via YouTube

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Learn to read and write emails directly within GNU Emacs using Gnus, a powerful newsreader and email client, in this 22-minute conference talk from EmacsConf 2025. Begin with a practical demonstration before diving into essential configuration steps including server setup and .authinfo file management. Master the fundamentals of starting Gnus, configuring group display settings, and navigating message reading workflows. Explore advanced features such as IMAP debugging techniques, organizing content with topics, and customizing message display preferences. Discover how to compose and send emails efficiently through the Gnus interface. Gain insights into future development plans and understand nnimap integration for enhanced email management. Follow along with timestamped sections covering everything from initial panic-free setup to advanced email handling techniques, making Gnus a seamless part of your Emacs workflow.

Syllabus

00:02 Introduction
01:25 Demo
02:49 Don't panic
03:58 Configuring servers
05:46 .authinfo
06:26 Configuration
08:25 Starting Gnus
09:40 Always showing groups
10:19 Reading messages
11:30 Debugging IMAP
12:55 Topics
14:25 Customizing message display
15:24 Sending emails
17:26 Plans
19:27 Wrapping up
20:12 nnimap

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