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+title: Vdirsyncer 2.0.0-beta0 release
+date: 2024-08-28
+categories: blog
+params:
+  author: WhyNotHugo
+---
+
+I've tagged a beta release of the vdirsyncer v2. I believe that most usages that
+can lead to data loss have been properly addressed. By tagging this beta, I
+expect to gather from feedback from usage by others.
+
+As always, please do back up your data, especially during the initial
+configuration.
+
+## Documentation
+
+The biggest flaw right now is a strong lack of documentation. A [migration
+guide] is still available for users of v1, but nothing else. I understand that
+the lack of documentation is the main hindrance for adoption, even for early
+testers, so documentation will be my main focus in the upcoming weeks and the
+main target for the next beta.
+
+[migration guide]:
+  https://git.sr.ht/~whynothugo/vdirsyncer-rs/tree/v2.0.0-beta0/item/docs/content/docs/migration-guide.md
+
+# Installation
+
+The current beta needs to be built from source.
+
+```sh
+curl -LO https://git.sr.ht/~whynothugo/vdirsyncer-rs/archive/v2.0.0-beta0.tar.gz
+tar xf v2.0.0-beta0.tar.gz
+cd vdirsyncer-rs-v2.0.0-beta0/
+make
+doas make install
+```
+
+# Thanks
+
+I'd like to extend my deep appreciation to NLnet for the grant we have received
+that enabled my to work on vdirsyncer for so many hours. This effort would not
+be possible without them. Thanks!
+
+# Feedback
+
+Please [join us on IRC][contact] if you have feedback or questions.
+
+[contact]: /contact/
+
+Issues are tracked in [a separate issue tracker][issues], to avoid any confusion
+with existing issues from vdirsyncer v1.
+
+[issues]: https://todo.sr.ht/~whynothugo/vdirsyncer-rs