Re: how stable is the beta,

>is the beta good enough for installation on a production  server
>Whats in the beta that is not in the stable>?

 From the sourceforge page:

Release Name: 2.5.0


Notes:
This beta includes a new "SMTP Authentication mode" that is able to
authenticate some senders without sending a confirmation. Also new
is the ability to deliver emails to pipes. See ChangeLog for further
details.

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Changes:
V2.5.0

- implemented SMTP checking: ASK now knows how to check
   users remotely using SMTP. This method does not work for al
   cases, but should eliminate some confirmation messages from
   the queue. Note: You need pydns ou python-adns to use this.

- Pipe delivery is now possible: Check the sample_askrc file for
   details and tips.

- Generates a log message if the current Python version is not
   supported.


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