This really isn't my debate and I can't answer that question; I was simply referring to support on the beta software which I certainly understand. At 06:46 AM 11/22/2004 -0700, you wrote: >Hello, Clarence. I respectfully disagree with you up to a point. Once a >final release is implemented, we still are not allowed phone support. There >were a couple of times that I really needed phone support and found myself >in a jam when I couldn't have it. Yes, beta testing involves risk. Why is >it that once a final release is implemented that we do not have phone >support? > >Michael Massey >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Clarence Whaley" <clarence@xxxxxxxxxxx> >To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 6:42 AM >Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Problems > > > >I would totally agree with you if APH twisted your arm and made you use the > > beta software. The nature of beta software is that there can and probably > > will be issues, so it is something we do at our own risk and are willing > > to > > revert back to production if too unstable. I certainly agree with their > > policy here; otherwise they would always be dealing with issues related to > > beta rather than support production versions. > > > > > > > > At 06:30 AM 11/22/2004 -0700, you wrote: > >>Hi everyone. I am probably going to open a can of worms about this topic > >>but here goes. > >> > >>I feel for Amy and Sharon and others who have come across strange behavior > >>with their Book Ports. I realize that the policy of APH is that those who > >>participate in the beta testing program cannot and do not receive phone > >>support. In my opinion, this is not good. There are times when an e-mail > >>just won't do especially when I think that there are times when a problem > >>is > >>encountered that you need to be able to demonstrate the problem you are > >>having and the written word just doesn't cut it. > >> > >>Other companies have customers test betas and take phone calls. Isn't > >>there > >>some way where users could call Aph tech support? > >> > >>Thank you. > >> > >>Michael Massey > > > > > > Clarence Whaley > > Training Division Manager > > GW Micro > > E-Mail: Clarence@xxxxxxxxxxx > > Direct Voice (615) 383-6248 > > or 866-699-8901 > > Direct Fax (260) 489-2608 > > GW Micro Voice Number 260-489-3671 > > http://www.gwmicro.com > > or press enter below to read all about our training program > > http://www.gwmicro.com/training > > > > Clarence Whaley Training Division Manager GW Micro E-Mail: Clarence@xxxxxxxxxxx Direct Voice (615) 383-6248 or 866-699-8901 Direct Fax (260) 489-2608 GW Micro Voice Number 260-489-3671 http://www.gwmicro.com or press enter below to read all about our training program http://www.gwmicro.com/training