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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.


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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, execute Setup.pl in your web browser.

	First setup a fresh YaBB 2 forum.

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

	For more setup information, begin with "index.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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TEMPLATES
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	Template names and locations have changed in the weekly build 011705.

	Old templates with the format:	cgi-bin/yabb2/Templates/name.section.template
	must be changed to:		cgi-bin/yabb2/Templates/name/section.template


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KNOWN ISSUES
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	Help files are not complete

	Quick Installation Guide is not complete

	Converter has trouble with large forums


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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 1
	http://www.yabbforum.com/downloads.php


	Download YaBB 2 RC 1 Weekly Build
	http://www.yabbforum.com/beta/


	Report YaBB 2 RC 1 Bugs
	http://yabbtest.spikecity.net/cgi-bin/SP2/YaBB.pl?board=sp2bugs

	Report YaBB 2 RC 1 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
