conv_alias(1)

NAME
     conv_alias - convert MediaMail aliases to Netscape Address Book

SYNOPSIS
     /var/netscape/communicator/conv_alias


DESCRIPTION
     conv_alias reads $HOME/.zmailrc for MediaMail aliases and adds any new
     aliases to user's Netscape Address Book.  If the alias already exists in
     the Address Book as a user or list, the alias will not be added and a
     message will be printed.

     conv_alias does not alter $HOME/.zmailrc. It updates
     $HOME/.netscape/address-book.html, or creates it if it doesn't exist.  A
     backup copy of the Address Book(s) is taken before any modifications are
     done ($HOME/address-book.html.original or $HOME/address-book.html.nn, and
     $HOME/abook.nab.nn).

     If you previously ran Communicator 4.x, you will have to import the
     address-book.html file manually before you will see the MediaMail aliases
     in your Address Book.  To import, select Communicator -> Address Book.
     In the Address Book, select File -> Import.  In the Import address book
     File Finder dialog, select $HOME/.netscape/address-book.html.

     Since Netscape Address Book entries are typically more descriptive than
     MediaMail aliases, after conv_alias is run, it is recommended that the
     user go into the Address Book and at minimum, update the "Name" field.