Seeking advice for new server: 4.8-REL vs. 4.9-BETA

[Doug Poland]

Hi,

On Monday, 29 Sep, I'll be building an apache/mysql server.  I usually
install from the latest release on CD then cvsup to -STABLE.  

My questions: 

Can I start with 4.9-BETA ISOs?  My thinking is that what's in
4.9-BETA will not be much different from -STABLE.  

What do others when building servers and we're on the cusp of a new
-RELEASE?

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Regards,
Doug