Who dares me?

tekelberry · Post by **tekelberry** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:01 am

Im part of the AOL Beta Program and I've been chosen to be one of the few beta testers to try the early beta of AOL 7.0. Who dares me to install it?

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:02 am

Me

Then send a copy this way

tekelberry · Post by **tekelberry** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:03 am

here are the known issues

Known Issues
Current Build 4114.15b

Mail Issues:

- Client may crash when saving mail in HTML format.

- Spaces may be lost after using the copy/paste function.

- The Next and Previous buttons in mail with Background image may cause a GPF in Supersub.dll and/or Mancore.dl.

- Changing font preferences may result in an Invalid Page Fault in module PAIGE32.DLL.

Connectivity Issues:

- Hitting the cancel button during step 3 may cause the client to crash if you are using Windows 95.

- No default gateway found during manually changed modem connection settings.

Install and Uninstall Issues:

- Win95 gives TCP/IP error message on Install

- After installation, restart may hang on systems running Windows XP, requiring a manual shut off of machine.

Calendar Issues:

- Accessing the offline calendar may cause the Browser to crash.

- Offline calendar does not function properly.

Instant Messages Issues:

- GPF when copying/pasting smileys in IM form

- Changing font preferences may result in an Invalid Page Fault in module PAIGE32.DLL.

Misc. Issues:

- HTML in member profiles is not properly rendered.

- Switch Screen Name feature hangs at Preparing to Switch Screen Names form.

- After completing a file transfer, Client may disconnect.

* NOTE: Please continue to file bug reports for all issues listed above and any new issues you may discover..thanks!

tekelberry · Post by **tekelberry** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:04 am

Originally posted by CoolJ
Me Then send a copy this way

u really want it?

bigflatulentdog · Post by **bigflatulentdog** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:04 am

dood, thats like the worste fukin idea i have ever heard. i wouldnt install aol even in the new and extremely stable program called MYASS!!!

tekelberry · Post by **tekelberry** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:04 am

heres the email that i got

Subj: Welcome to the AOL 7.0 Beta Sneak Peek!
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 5:03:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: WinBeta@AOL.COM
To: WINBETA-N@LISTSERV.SUP.AOL.COM

Dear Beta Testers,

We have a very special opportunity for you! Thanks to your great bug
reporting and participation on the AOL 6.0 Refresh test and others, we are
happy to invite you to take a sneak peek at the first Beta release of the
America Online 7.0 software!

The America Online 7.0 Beta software is currently available for download at
Keyword: Beta7. *WARNING*: This is an early beta and precautions should be
taken before you download. Please read and make sure you understand all
information, including the "Known Issues" and "What is Beta?" documents.

The focus of the early beta release is to test the connectivity aspects of
the software. We have created a focus test for you to read AFTER you have
read the above mentioned articles. Please remember -- If you are on a BYOA
account, you may incur communications surcharges. We cannot credit these or
any other surcharges you may incur.

Lastly, please keep in mind that this software is ONLY being made available
to a select group of the AOL Beta population. We ask that you do NOT discuss
this test outside the AOL 7.0 message boards, located at Keyword: Beta7. Any
failure to comply to this request will result in your immediate termination
from the Beta program.

If you have any questions, please use the AOL 7.0 message boards, or write to
screen name: WinBeta. Technical support will also be available during
certain hours, please see the Technical Support link at Keyword: Beta7 for
details.

Thank you for your time. We look forward to working with you during this AOL
7.0 Beta sneak peek.

-Your AOL Windows Beta Team

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gmcd33 · Post by **gmcd33** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:06 am

I would beta test AOL 7 in the micowave and see if there are any new designs. Fractally speaking.

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:08 am

Originally posted by tekelberry

u really want it?

Yea sure! I know someone who'd want it. Not me though seriously. I dont go on aol alot.

Plus it sounds buggy as hell.

tekelberry · Post by **tekelberry** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:09 am

Originally posted by CoolJ

Yea sure! I know someone who'd want it. Not me though seriously. I dont go on aol alot.

Plus it sounds buggy as hell.

wait until the final release! i will get my beta licence taken away if someone finds out

tekelberry · Post by **tekelberry** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:09 am

and AOL really wants this kinda internal cuz they wont even let the whole beta tester community have it

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:10 am

LoL how would anyone find out

tekelberry · Post by **tekelberry** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:16 am

dunno but who would want it

TheAntipop · Post by **TheAntipop** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:17 am

I DARE YA BUDDY BUT I DONT THINK YOU GOT THE BALLS

but hey i may be wrong

tekelberry · Post by **tekelberry** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:18 am

Originally posted by TheAntipop
I DARE YA BUDDY BUT I DONT THINK YOU GOT THE BALLS

but hey i may be wrong

ur right...i do have the balls for most things but an aol beta...that scares my outa my mind the only reason i signed up for beta is cuz i wanted to see how far along they were on their next software hehe

tekelberry · Post by **tekelberry** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:30 am

actually i think i will install it

Biketec · Post by **Biketec** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:34 am

Hey tekelberry, how did you get 7 already? I'm a beta tester for aol... and i havent heard about 7 yet.. hmm ill go check it out.

Jason

tekelberry · Post by **tekelberry** » Sat Jun 16, 2001 1:44 am

its because only a few people from the "beta community" got to be part of it and im one of those few

if you try going to keyword:beta7 it wont work unless your one of those people