RumorMill Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)

1. Is RumorMill 1.3 Carbonized? (Mac OS X native)
2. Is it possible to rebuild the database in version 1.3?
3. Is RumorMill still a Stairways Software product?
4. So how is the Mac OS X version coming along?
5. How does a moderator post an article to a moderated group?

1. Is RumorMill 1.3 Carbonized? (Mac OS X native)
   A beta version of RumorMill (1.3.5b2) was release in mid-January. While this version has some limitations (see the release notes), it is fully functional.
   There will be no upgrade charge for the OS X version to registered users of version 1.3.
2. Is it possible to rebuild the database in version 1.3?
   Yes. The various databases can be rebuilt from the articles files. Anyone needing to do this should read the documentation titled "Rebuilding or recreating your databases." If you have still have problems, please contact Swaystairs Support for information about how to perform this task.

3. Is RumorMill still a Stairways Software product?
   No. RumorMill is now a product of Swaystairs Software. The author of RumorMill still maintains contacts with the Stairways staff, but Stairways is now primarily focused on their excellent product, Interarchy.
4. So how is the Mac OS X version coming along?
   Fairly well since the addition of a machine which is capable of running OS X. At this point (27 Oct 02) RumorMill has reached an alpha stage. RumorMill appears to function properly under OS X, however, more testing is required. In addition, there are still a few issues to work out regarding root privileges etc. (required to open the NNTP port).
5. How does a moderator post an article to a moderated group?
   The moderator must add an "Approved <moderator's EMail address> header to each article she or he posts into a moderated group.