it might be interesting to split the client crash stats between the regular client and candidate(s)

Actually, we're doing a LOT of that internally. *rubs hands gleefully* I can't wait till the RC goes mainstream!

been using the RC for quite a while, and after fixing GPU overheating, find it rock-solid

it's been a lifesaver on my Macbook Pro - I can build again! www.barbandgreg.com/imag...

do u use the smcFanControl override? It saved my iMac from melting down and stopped the every-15-minute crashes

no, my 2 yr old MBP was very prone to those freezes but I got a new one 2 months back with a better GPU and that helped too.

but the difference between the RC and the Release (and all variants, Nicholasz included sorry) is night and day.

agrees. Tried Nicholaz and sees no diff in stability with RC, but a lot fewer features