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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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	The latest fully-supported release is YaBB 1 Gold - SP 1.4.

	This version is NOT recommended for production use.

	This version is a Release Candidate, which is one step above a beta and one step before a production release.

	Report bugs at http://yabbtest.spikecity.net/cgi-bin/SP2/YaBB.pl.

	If you request support for this version, please provide the version and build number in your request.

	[2005-08-01] BEFORE using your forum after you upgrade to this weekly build, edit your Settings.pl manually and add the following line: 
	$cookiesession_name = "Y2Sess-55694"; 
	Replace the cookie name with whatever you want.  Place this line below the password cookie name's line.

	[2.0 Pre-Release] IMPORTANT!! IF YOU ARE UPDATING A EXISTING YaBB2 FORUM YOU MUST UPLOAD AND RUN THE FixFile.pl FROM THE YaBB2 MAIN FOLDER - (The one containing YaBB.pl).

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INSTALLATION NOTES
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	Setup.pl is the new way to install YaBB.

	Chmod your files as stated in the Quick-Guide.

	Next, setup a fresh YaBB 2 forum by executing Setup.pl in your web browser.

	If converting, run Setup.pl again, and follow the instructions on the web page before proceeding.

	For more setup information, begin with "Quick-Guide.html" in the Quick-Guide folder.

	The default administrator username's password is "admin."

	Remove Setup.pl when installation (and conversion if applicable) is complete.


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AREAS TO TEST HEAVILY
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	Notification System (Board Level and Post Level)

	Board access permissions (gender, member group, age, etc.)

	Setup and Conversion Script (Setup.pl)

	Private Messaging System (all features)

	Typographical Errors

	Layout Issues

	Remaining hard-coded text (language) strings


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LINKS
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	Download YaBB 2 RC 3 Builds
	http://www.yabbforum.com/beta/

	Report YaBB 2 Bugs
	http://yabbtest.spikecity.net/cgi-bin/SP2/YaBB.pl?board=sp2bugs

	Report YaBB 2 Layout Issues and Suggestions
	http://yabbtest.spikecity.net/cgi-bin/SP2/YaBB.pl?board=sp2graph

	Download fully supported latest release (YaBB 1 Gold - SP 1.4)
	http://www.yabbforum.com/archives.php?currentpage=7
