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Invitation-only Windows 7 beta testers to get free copy of Ultimate

Invitation-only Windows 7 beta testers to get free copy of UltimateWindows Feedback Panel Members tooWindows Feedback Panel members will have to run the tool in RC for at least 4months for them to qualify. The email said a copy Windows 7 Ultimate will be mailed out right after General Availability....

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Invitation only Windows 7 beta, Windows Feedback, e-mail, free-COPY

Discussion threads 2009-07-30

Invitation-only Windows 7 beta testers to get free copy of Ultimate

I've been hearing from a lot of Windows 7 beta testers as to how they are feeling unappreciated. Some feel they didn't get their hands on enough code to play with, while others feel that beta testers should get a complimentary copy of Windows 7 for their efforts. by Adrian...

Tags: Beta Tester, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-07-30

Will the 'real' Windows 7 testers please stand up?

Will the 'real' Windows 7 testers please stand up?Can you tell me how long I'll have to wait for the pudding? :-) I agree with you on waiting for the finial version to arrive. I tried both the 32 & 64 bit RC versions on a 3 yr AMD...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Windows 7 RC, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Win 7, beta tester, RTM, Windows 7 tester, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

Supplements make everyone a beta tester

Supplements make everyone a beta testerAt the same time I wouldn't trust the FDAThey're highly influenced by big pharma.You're kidding, right?This is nonsense. There's over 50 years worth of peer-reviewed research on the utility and efficacy of supplements, and more going on all the time. The AMA, FDA and Big...

Tags: Federal government, beta tester

Discussion threads 2009-06-22

Five things every Windows beta tester should know

Five things every Windows beta tester should knowThe top 5 included are listed as....VirusesWormsSpywareMalwareTrojansThese are the top 5 in which it seems like they cannot secure any Windows OS and the only ones who understand the operating system are 'hackers & virus writers'...Meanwhile, Linux distro's command the server market with...

Tags: Servers, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Thurrott, server market, server, Microsoft Windows, Linux Distro, Apache Software Foundation, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-03-01

Five things every Windows beta tester should know

A few Windows 7 beta testers (and some high-profile pundits) are working themselves into a lather over the perceived shortage of feedback from Microsoft. I’ve read many of the complaints, public and private, and I think some beta testers need a refresher course in the basics of what it means...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Feedback, Microsoft Corp., Beta Tester, Windows SuperSite, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2009-03-01

Open letter to Microsoft - Can we have a Windows 7 beta 2 please?

An Open Letter to Microsoft ... I've been running Windows 7 beta 1 for now eight weeks and I've put this beta thorough a serious workout. I've done my bit and tested the OS and submitted feedback, like I'm supposed to. I've also had, through unofficial channels, builds that have...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Operating System, Feedback, Microsoft Corp., Beta, Beta Tester, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-02-19

Win 7 on a netbook? Microsoft seeking beta testers outside U.S.

Win 7 on a netbook? Microsoft seeking beta testers outside U.S.RE: Win 7 on a netbook? Microsoft seeking beta testers outside U.S.That is a good idea. Please tell me how to join it.

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Win 7, beta tester, netbook, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-01-22

Some testers expecting an early Windows 7 Beta 1 present

There's talk that Microsoft has signed off internally on the Beta 1 Windows 7 bits internally. Word is the build number of what goes out to testers will be 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400. What do all those digits mean? And when will testers actually get their hands on the code? by Mary Jo...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Beta, Tester, Beta Tester, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-12-18

Microsoft sending mixed messages about Windows futures with 'Fiji'?

Microsoft sending mixed messages about Windows futures with 'Fiji'?This isn't even strictly a Beta Tester issueMicrosoft realised that MCE systems just weren't flying out the door and then correctly perceived that it makes more sense to bundle it with Vista so that OEMs can either make a "home entertainment center"...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Fiji, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., beta tester, Windows future, MCE

Discussion threads 2008-08-05

Apple rewards iPhone beta testers with $200 early buyer penalty

Apple rewards iPhone beta testers with $200 early buyer penaltyBad stuffI am a big Apple supporter and customer but this move is pretty sleazy. I agree with the blog post, Apple needs to give early users some sort of refund or credit. $200 is way too much to eat.I don't...

Tags: Consumer electronics, DVD, purchase receipt, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., buyer penalty, iPhone beta tester, early buyer penalty, beta tester, phone

Discussion threads 2007-09-05

Microsoft says Vista beta testers better hurry

Microsoft says Vista beta testers better hurrythat's ridiculous"The Windows Vista Beta 2 code is available in limited quantities, and we've almost reached that limit and expect to close the program shortly," read: only a limited number of suckers should test it since the final windoze will be the same as...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, beta, beta tester, Vista Beta

Discussion threads 2006-06-29

Additional Resources

Snapper Screen Recorder 2.2 (Windows)

Snapper Screen Recorder lets you capture a movie of your screen while you are working and is an excellent tool for creating demonstrative animation movies. You can use this utility also to explain your friend how to do a particular task and if you are a software beta tester you...

Tags: Recorder, Movie, Animation, Microsoft Windows, Movies

Software downloads 2009-11-12

Snapper Screen Recorder 2.2 (Mac)

Snapper Screen Recorder lets you capture a movie of your screen while you are working and is an excellent tool for creating demonstrative animation movies. You can use this utility also to explain your friend how to do a particular task and if you are a software beta tester you...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Recorder, Movies, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-11-09

Ballmer: Testers didn't ring Vista warning bells; Could the same happen with Windows 7?

Your average beta tester is a power userYour average beta tester is a power user. You don't get the same feedback as you can from an average user. Therefore, you can't extrapolate how their experience would apply to the masses.Ballmer's trying to dampen expectations a bit so that when Windows...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

Malware affiliate bounty: Infect a Mac, earn 43 cents

It's just what Apple deserves.Apple has long implied that its OS and software are inherently immune to attack. It's about time it and Mac owners were brought up short.It has begun...Now to see how long it will take before the Mac is as beset by malware as Windows.RE: Malware affiliate...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Desktops, Viruses and worms, bounty, Apple Macintosh, malware, Microsoft Windows, security

Discussion threads 2009-09-25

Microsoft Office Web Apps go to testers: Ten things to know

A TECH PREVIEW with broken bits...Is not a tech preview, its a marketing ploy. Sorry but I ahve to take MS to task on this entire roll out of Office. Its becoming quite clear to testers myself included that MS has a lot of features/functions that are up...

Tags: Microsoft Office, Web application, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-17

Microsoft Security Essentials or Forefront: Which should a Windows user choose?

Free for business use?Interesting... According to this table, MCE can be used in servers (2008 R2) and, since there is nothing in contrary, it seems that is also free for use by businesses - most of the other free offerings (Avast, AVG...) are only free for non-commercial use.RE: Microsoft Security...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Corp., MSE, Windows User, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-14

Packaged software, an accident of history

"government engineered" ????"dysfunctional business model"Sounds like someone is looking for a new "revenue stream"!This sounds suspiciously like the "lease a car" vs "rent a car" debate. Change the looks of the same old clunker to "generate sales" without really improving anything.Feudal Europe had the royalty owning the land and...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Web Standard, software, accident

Discussion threads 2009-08-24

Open source living on VC time

The acquisition of SpringSource by VMWare, combined with Friendfeed's acquisition by Facebook, clears the decks for Benchmark Capital to make new investments. Kudos to the venture capital VC firm's general partner Peter Fenton, who shepherded both success stories through the venture capital process. The...

Tags: Open Source, Attention, Venture Capital, Investment, Finance, Financing Startups, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-08-11