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=========================[ BETA TEST VERSION ]==============================
Have you ever wanted a program but the person who had it was beta testing
it and was not authorized to release it? My policy is a wee bit different.
I make my program available to everyone for beta test. This does leave me
open for public criticism, which I can take (if they're constructive). I do
have some courtesies that I would ask you to abide by as a beta tester.
** If the program "damages" PCBoard data files please post a (courteous)
message immediately letting folks know of the problem. It will be fixed
shortly after I see the message. The procedures I use to access PCBoard's
files are based upon the guidance provided by David Terry so I don't expect
problems (but then again, what programmer does?). I also test the programs
on my own three-node system.
** Notice I emphasize "damages", if there are nit-noid bugs in my program
please leave me "PRIVATE" messages stating what they are. Blasting me in
public serves no useful purpose and may only serve to lower others
confidence in my programs (which is why many may go with months of private
beta testing prior to release). I'm providing a "FREE" service at a great
expense of my time and ask nothing in return (except that YOU be courteous).
** Do not yell at me (grin). I notice sometimes that when a user has a
problem with a program they will get on a board and yell at the author (or
leave unhappy comments). In my opinion, if they paid for the program they
have every right to demand a working version. With FREE (beta) programs I
feel that right does not exist. If you get angry with my program simply
install it on a disk, stomp on it, tear it into little pieces, and then
throw it away and never use it again (that's your right). Because I'm
providing a free service I don't feel I deserve to get yelled at. I do
accept responsibility for my programs (which is why I will support them).
WHAT I PROVIDE TO YOU
=====================
** Free quality programs (non-nagware and no strings).
** Support - as time permits I will incorporate any ideas that will benefit
all users. Bugs will be fixed immediately.
** Free source code (TC++) if you are a member of the developers conference.
All my utilities will be uploaded in the developers conference with full
source code and documentation (with each release).
TIPS FOR BETA USE
=================
** Create a "beta" conference and initially use the utilities I provide in
that conference alone. When you are confident the program works as
advertised you can open it up to other conferences.
FEEDBACK
========
"No news is goods". I have a number of utilities out and so far have heard
no feedback on them. This could mean one of two things.
1. No one is using my utilities (grin).
2. My utilities are working as advertised.
You don't have to provide feedback unless you want to. I'll continue to
assmeme (I always spell that wrong) that "no news is good news".
FINAL NOTE
==========
My utilities are based on C++ OOP class libraries. When they
are completed (and tested which you are doing) utility generation will be
a snap. I hope to offer SYSOPS a free alternative to many shareware
products. Because I do so many utilities and don't concentrate on any one in
particular, my programs won't be of the same calibre as their shareware
counterparts; however they will be free and they will get the job done...
==========================[ BETA TEST VERSION ]==============================