Etach 1.3.* and subsequent versions with odd minor numbers (after the first decimal point) are "beta." Use these if you want the latest features. Etach 1.2.* and subsequent versions with even minor numbers are "stable." Use these for more time-tested functionality. The author always uses the latest released version, beta or not. Use of the "beta" version is encouraged, but users of beta versions are doubly encouraged to regularly back up their RMAIL files and all other mail-related files and directories before loading etach or using any etach functions. See the file LICENSE.txt included in the etach gzipped tarball (etach-*.tar.gz) for license and warranty information. Etach is a fast download, about 15 seconds over a slow modem link. Enjoy. John