Here is a small guide to setup your Gmail account in Evolution mail.
Evolution is the standard email client in Ubuntu and can be found in “Applications -> Internet -> Evolution Mail”.
Forward until you get to the “Identity” screen.
Enter you full name and your full email address. If you want your Gmail account to be your default address leave the tag next to the box.
Press forward until you reach the “Receiving Email” windows.
Select “pop” from the drop down list.
Fill in the following information:
Server: pop.gmail.com
Username: username@gmail.com
Security: SSL
Press Forward until you reach the Sending Email screen
Fill in the following information:
Server Type: SMTP
Server: smtp.gmail.com
Encryption: SSL
Username: username@gmail.com
Press Forward, name your account and select your time zone.
And thats it, now you can send/recieve your Gmail.