In fact my new host has a drop down list to chose from version 3.2.2 thru 4.0.3 thru 4.3.1.  There was nothing specified that one was stable and the other a release candidate.  I accept a certain level of responsibility for being new to the community.  I have lost a good deal of time and have a little bit of a bitter taste in my mouth.  However after 35 years of programming it won't be the first time.  I will caution them about including RC's without notification for the reasons given.  However I don't want to slam them publicly.  If someone from the core team thinks it's that important they can contact me by email.

I may have a few bruises but I really do like DNN.  I haven't been scared away yet but you are right, someone could get hurt.

Thanks for your concern.

Mike

 

I have just read this thread and thought you might like another DNN newbies input,
 I have been looking at DNN for a website that will eventually host other clients
- I have considerable IT experience and after seeing this thread feel compelled to comment :
I acquired my DNN install from the DNN downloads page
I naturally took the latest version offered - 4.3.0 - The term Release Candidate contained the word "Release" - I took it - maybe hastily but it seemed to be presented as the latest version -
Maybe putting it elsewhere for down load on another page or another section on the download page maybe
I too am impressed by the DNN software but like the instigater of this thread have a slightly bad taste  - My initial impression is there is a lack of clarity in documentation - no error codes to help finding solutions - the forum is good but seems to be a little dis organised

Again like the instigator of this thread I've not been scared off yet but its one strike down now

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Dave DNN 4.3.5 IIS - 6 ?? SQL Server 2005