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Number   :  3196
Date     :  2002-12-05
Author   :  Kan Yabumoto
Subject  :  New Beta Release v.2.83.0
Size(KB) :  1



Hi All,

It's funny that we announce a new version with a big
disclaimer like this. But, let me be honest.


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D I S C L A I M E R
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The new beta test release that is described here is still
experimental. Since the program has not been extensively
tested outside our labs, please do not use this version
on a system where you have no other backup files.
You use the program at your own risk.

We are hoping that within a week or so, we can discard this
disclaimer. It's a catch-22 that if no one volunteers to
test it, it will never be tested enough and will never
become usable by anyone.

So, we need volunteers with some degree of tolerance to
possible problems. A numerous improvements were made in
this new version, most of which are a response to comments
and feedback from users in this forum and elsewhere.

http://www.xxcopy.com/betatest/

The reason for this big disclaimer is that we made very
extensive changes to the program code. A lot of sections
were re-written in order to remove inconsistencies and
make the program better.

We don't always agree with the popular saying:

"If it ain't broken, don't fix it".

We believe that a robust product has to be clean inside.
When we keep adding features after features to a product
in a long evolutionary process, things get quite ugly
and you need periodic clean up.

Some of the warning prompts were re-organized for more
consistent and predictable behavior. We have been testing
this version over a months in our labs. Now it's time to
let the baby walk.

Please post your experience of the new version here,
or let me know of any problem by Email at your earliest
convenience.

Kan Yabumoto



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