Longhorn Beta Testing

[Tech]

Does anyone know how one would apply to be a beta tester for new Windows
products. I had the info about a year and a half ago, but now cannot seem
to locate it.

Thanks!

 

[Harry Ohrn]

send an e-mail to (e-mail address removed)

 

[Steve]

We are all beta testers for MicroSoft. Each time they
release a new product to the general public it is in beta
and several million of us test for a few months and then
MS comes out with a patch or two or three or four or five.

 

[Wesley VogelX]

Steve;
Well said. <applause>
)
Wes

We are all beta testers for MicroSoft. Each time they
release a new product to the general public it is in beta
and several million of us test for a few months and then
MS comes out with a patch or two or three or four or five.

 

[Tech]

When sending to (e-mail address removed) you get this response:





Greetings,

You have reached the Microsoft Beta Testing Request alias.

You may now request to participate in Technical Betas through the BetaPlace
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requests to participate in Microsoft beta programs.

Currently there are two programs available:

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Questions regarding the TechNet Plus Subscription, call (800) 344-2121 or
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2. Technical Program (apply to participate)

Please go to http://www.betaplace.com <http://www.betaplace.com/> and sign
in using the guest account 'BetaReq'.(case sensitive) You will need to use
your Passport.com or Hotmail.com Passport account. If you do not have a .NET
Passport, please go to http://www.passport.com <http://www.passport.com/> to
create one.

Your request will be forwarded to the appropriate Product Group for review
and consideration.

Due to the volume of requests received, you will only be contacted if you
are chosen to participate.

We appreciate your interest in testing Microsoft products! Microsoft
Technical Beta Management

The information collected is for the sole purpose of matching you with an
appropriate activity. All information is kept confidential and will not be
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help protect your privacy
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--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell\\User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp

Does anyone know how one would apply to be a beta tester for new Windows
products. I had the info about a year and a half ago, but now cannot seem
to locate it.

Thanks!

 

[Chris Lanier]

Just a tip, you have all the info to become a beta tester, but Windows
Codename: Longhorn will still not be in beta for some time.

 

[Joseph Conway [MSFT]]

Go to the website and register. I dont think the beta for Longhorn is going
to start any time soon though.

--
Joseph W. Conway, MCSE
Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server Group

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When sending to (e-mail address removed) you get this response:





Greetings,

You have reached the Microsoft Beta Testing Request alias.

You may now request to participate in Technical Betas through the BetaPlace
<http://www.betaplace.com/> web site as this alias is no longer accepting
requests to participate in Microsoft beta programs.

Currently there are two programs available:

1. TechNet Plus (subscription required to participate)

See http://technetbuynow.one.microsoft.com/TECH_Entry.asp for more
information.

Questions regarding the TechNet Plus Subscription, call (800) 344-2121 or
Email: (e-mail address removed)

2. Technical Program (apply to participate)

Please go to http://www.betaplace.com <http://www.betaplace.com/> and sign
in using the guest account 'BetaReq'.(case sensitive) You will need to use
your Passport.com or Hotmail.com Passport account. If you do not have a ..NET
Passport, please go to http://www.passport.com <http://www.passport.com/> to
create one.

Your request will be forwarded to the appropriate Product Group for review
and consideration.

Due to the volume of requests received, you will only be contacted if you
are chosen to participate.

We appreciate your interest in testing Microsoft products! Microsoft
Technical Beta Management

The information collected is for the sole purpose of matching you with an
appropriate activity. All information is kept confidential and will not be
sold, distributed or otherwise publicized outside of Microsoft. Read how we
help protect your privacy
<http://www.betaplace.com/betaplace/content/LoginPrivacyStatement.htm> .

send an e-mail to (e-mail address removed)

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell\\User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp

Does anyone know how one would apply to be a beta tester for new Windows
products. I had the info about a year and a half ago, but now cannot seem
to locate it.

Thanks!