Publishing Results from Mesquite

Are Mesquite's calculations well-enough tested to be reliable for published analyses? Because Mesquite is modular, the answer to the question of publication-readiness may not be a simple "yes" or "no". Mesquite modules are marked as either being prerelease versions (not as thoroughly tested, perhaps not ready for published results), or release versions (more thoroughly tested, and considered suitable for publication). In addition, the modules are marked as substantive (possibly involved in producing results), or not (simple graphical or administrative modules not likely to affect results). When all of the substantive modules involved in a calculation are release versions, then we consider it as safe to publish the results as it is with any such biological software. Note however our disclaimer, below.
How do you know if any substantive modules involved in a calculation are prerelease versions? Mesquite windows currently show either (green check) or (yellow !) in the information bar. The indicates that at least one module involved in producing the results of the window is marked as both substantive and pre-release; a indicates that all substantive modules are release versions. Also, if you select the Modules tab of the window to see the modules involved in the window, those modules that are both substantive and pre-release are marked by the .

To help ensure that any remaining bugs are found and fixed, we urge you to pay attention to any strange, unexpected or apparently incorrect behavior of Mesquite, and to send bug reports to us at .

Disclaimer

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WAYNE MADDISON AND DAVID MADDISON DO NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS, OR OTHERWISE. IN NO CASE WILL THESE PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM USE OF THIS SOFTWARE.