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Daniel Pittman <daniel@rimspace.net> writes:

> Your question isn't very clear, presumably because English is not your
> primary language.  I hope this answers it.

I'm sorry. Yes, English is not my primary language.

> nnml is probably the best choice for storing email in Gnus, by default.
> It is the best tested back-end for local storage, and unless you have a
> specific reason to use another format, is the best choice.
>
> If you want to store your email on the server, nnimap is the best
> choice.  This allows good remote mail access.
>
> Regards,
>         Daniel

and how to change the back end, i.e from nnfolder to nnml, without lost any mail?

thanks

Regards
        JackPhil