
    As you have already read, this *is* beta software.  It has been
tested as thoroughly as possible prior to this point.  Every effort has
been made to ensure that there are no major problems and there are no
known conditions that cause your system any harm.

    Well tested as it may be, there will be bugs.  In order to provide
you with the highest quality release version, we need your input on the
bugs or suspected problems you incur as soon as you see or suspect them.
There will be no addition or removal of features during the testing period,
so please do not send suggestions of this type.  We are interested in
any problems with the software as it is.  The methods of reporting your
findings are listed here in order of preference:

    1.  For Windows users, download the archive WWBUGRPT.ZIP from
        http://wss.wwiv.com/beta/wwbugrpt.zip.  This is a bug
        reporting utility that you install on your computer.  It
        formats and sends bugs directly to WSS in the proper format.

    2.  You may also report bugs via a web form at

                http://wss.wwiv.com/beta/bugs.htm

    3.  As a last resort, email the following information to bugs@wwiv.com
        or1@50.WWIVnet/IceNet/FILEnet/TerraNet.

             - a complete description of the suspected bug
             - the steps taken to reproduce it
             - what happens
             - what you think should happen
             - harware and software information
             - any other data you feel is pertinent
        

    During the beta period, it is suggested that you check in regularly
at http://wss.wwiv.com/beta for updates.  As fixes are made, the changed
components and any supporting files will be available there for download.

    It is highly recommended that you subscribe to the WWIV Beta Testers
Sub, subtype BETA430, host @50.  (SL255 only, No Tags).  There is also an
Internet mailing list exported.  To subscribe, send mail:

    To:  beta4xx@filenet.wwiv.net
    Subject:  SUBSCRIBE BETA430

The Beta Team is tuned in and will provide assistance and information as
needed.


    The source code to the BBS WILL NOT be made available during the
test period.  Those registered sysops who take the time to test and
report on their findings will receive access to the release source code
3-5 days before the scheduled public release date.  

    Finally, thank you for making the time and effort to test the software.
It will assist us greatly in our endevor to provide you with first quality
software.

                            WWIV Software Services, LLC
