1. Open evolution, select Edit-> Preferences-> Mail Accounts-> Add
name:xxx@live.cn (or xxx@hotmail.com)
Full Name: own name
Email address:xxx@live.cn (or xxx@hotmail.com)
Optional informaction: (Can not fill in)
Go to the next step
2. Receiving Email
Server Type:pop
Server:pop3.live.com
Username: With email address, remember to fill in @live.cn or @hotmail.com
Use secure CONNECTION:SSL encryption
Authantication Type:password
Go to the next step
3. Receiving Option
Select only
Check for New message ...
Leave message on server
Go to the next step
4. Seding Email
Server TYPE:SMTP
Server:smtp.live.com
Select the server requires authentication
Use secure CONNECTION:TLS encryption
Authantication Type:login
Username: With email address, remember to fill in @live.cn or @hotmail.com
Go to the next step
5. Account Managerment
Name: Give a random, like xxx@live.cn (or xxx@hotmail.com)
Go to the next step
6. Click "Apply" to complete the account setup