The Ximian Evolution Summary can show you what you need to know quickly. It will show you your tasks for that day, how many emails are waiting for you, and much more.
To begin using your Summary, click on the Shortcut Bar or Summary at the top of the Folder Bar. By default, you will see:
Weather Reports
News feeds from the Internet
Your mail summary, showing you how many new emails are waiting in selected mail boxes.
Appointments
Tasks