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Chatty Beta versions represent the cutting edge of development and allow you to use new features much earlier than waiting for a regular release, with the following caveats:
- Some features may not be as polished
- The help won't be fully updated for new features
- New beta versions (e.g.
b4 -> b5) are not announced in program, so check the releases page for updates (following on Twitter also works well)
What this is for:
- You can use new features right now if you are ok with the downsides in the list above
- You can help test Chatty
How to use
Download the latest beta version and use it the same as your regular Chatty. Beta versions always contain the letter b in the version number. If the latest version is not a beta, then there currently is no newer version than the regular release.
As with every new version, if you have invested a lot of time into adjusting settings (like maybe added 50 different usericons), you may want to make a manual backup of the settings (enter /dir in Chatty to display the folder where they are saved, more information on the files Chatty uses). This shouldn't be necessary, but it's always prudent to know where your settings are saved and to keep a backup.
If you decide to use the old regular version again, be aware that any changes to settings that were introduced with the beta version will be lost.
