BTW, here's another advance:
I'm working on a java client that will allow people to access the multiplay server from anywhere.. (Obviously, you can't start/join a game, but you will be able to chat thru it.... a little like AIM Express)
This will be good for you, Beta, and other people that either can't download the client, it won't work for them, or are on a different O/S (like linux, or mac or something).