I have been given the task of automating (as much as possible) a conversion from Netscape mail to Outlook 2003.
Here's the scenario:
Most of our users are running Netscape 7.x
Outlook 2003 cannot import from Netscape Mail.
Outlook Express cannot import from Netscape 7.x; only from Netscape 4.x.
So, here's what happens:
Netscape 7.x --> Netscape 4.x --> Outlook Express --> Outlook 2003
If the user is running Netscape 4.x the Netscape 7.x part does not apply, of course.
Following is a *very* brief overview of the process as done manually:
If (user is running Netscape 7.x) then
Copy all Netscape mail folders and sub-folders _
from the Netscape 7.x location to the Netscape 4.x location
Launch Netscape 4.x
Click on each folder so that the .snm file is created _
which is needed for the import to Outlook Express
End If
Launch Outlook Express and import from Netscape 4.x
Quit Outlook Express, launch Outlook 2003 and import from Outlook Express
The ultimate goal is to start with the Netscape mail files and wind up with a .pst file (the Outlook 2003 mail file).
Informational note: the file format for Netscape mail is mbox.
Am I re-inventing the wheel here? Does anyone know of a conversion utility already out there?
As always, any and all advice is gratefully accepted.
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