# Gavin Andresen
# 2011-08-23 01:16:48
# https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=38562.msg474630#msg474630

If you need a stable testing environment, the self-contained testnet-in-a-box works very nicely: @p{brk}
  @s{(link)} @p{par}

You do have to remember to run -noirc or keep your testnet listen port closed, because if a 'real' testnet node connects to you you'll get the 'real' testnet block-chain. @p{par}

 @p{brk}