Evolution stores calendar information on Linux primarily in ~/.local/share/evolution/calendar/. Local calendar data is stored in iCalendar (.ics) format within subdirectories, while metadata and source configurations are located in ~/.config/evolution/sources/. If using Flatpak, data is in ~/.var/app/org.gnome.Evolution/data/evolution/calendar/.
Key Locations for Evolution Data:
Calendar Data: /.local/share/evolution/calendar/ (contains subdirectories for each calendar).
Source Configuration: ~/.config/evolution/sources/ (defines where calendars are located/synced).
Cache Data: ~/.cache/evolution/ (temporary network data).
Important Notes:
Structure: Within ~/.local/share/evolution/calendar/, you will find folders with long, random alphanumeric names. Each folder contains a calendar.ics file.
Backup: To back up, it is recommended to copy the entire ~/.local/share/evolution and ~/.config/evolution directories.
Shutdown: Ensure Evolution is fully closed before backing up to avoid data corruption.
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