How to become a Microsoft Beta-Tester

[SKD_Tech]

Ok I want to become an "offical" Microsoft beta tester. I went to www.betaplace.com today (which is a branch of microsoft and their beta's) and it asked me for a Beta ID or a guest ID. Does anyone know who I need to contact to fulfill something of the sort?

[Comberman]

You could try contacting Microsoft direct. A Msoft beta tester is normally a person with vast experience in the OS or application he or she is chosen to beta test. You will probably have to prove this and also your abilitiy tp produce coherent reports for Product Development Managers. Time to knuckle down and write a good CV.
Cheers

[SKD_Tech]

Sorry to say it but I found out you MUST be 18 or older

[Comberman]

Originally posted by SKD_Tech
Sorry to say it but I found out you MUST be 18 or older

Guess it's a note for the diary then.
All the best

[SKD_Tech]

God that sucks.... No leaking software now.. lol just kidding

[chickeneater]

you would have to write too much bugs to be a beta tester for MS. Try another reliable company that actually earned its name, not monopolize it.

[SKD_Tech]

I don't care how much I have to write. I'll do it. It isn't too bad. Also do you have any other companies you would suggest I sign my dad up for lol so I can take advatage of it? hehe you had to be 18 for Microsoft. So my first name and my dad's first name are the same so I signed him up!

[gd_nimrod]

Speaking of microsoft beta's, have you heard about or seen microsofts new OS? Its codenamed "longhorn". If you're interested just search the web for it.

[SKD_Tech]

Heard of it but haven't started investigation yet. Maybe I can get my hands on it when Microsoft replies to me. And when the first beta comes out.

[chickeneater]

I talked to a programmer at MS a few months ago and he was talking about windows server 2003 that just came out. pretty cool, but I don't need it.

[SKD_Tech]

To be honest with you I was at Microsoft.com today looking at that for my network but it is sort of extensive for what I do. Not really needed

[gd_nimrod]

Originally posted by SKD_Tech
Maybe I can get my hands on it when Microsoft replies to me. And when the first beta comes out.

Yes....WHEN it comes out....

Although the first beta came out ~last february

[t3ch]

Why don't you just lie about your age?

Not like they're asking for references and a social security number.

I'm running server 2003 actually, and really like it. Given the right tweaking you can turn it into a very stable workstation (moreso than xp/2k).

Longhorn right now is on version "windows longhorn pos beta". It flat out sucks ass. Don't even bother with the 4008/4015 builds... your time, bandwidth, and cds are better wasted on something else.

Wait for a newer, stable (non pos) version before even thinking about trying it out. In the meantime, I'd recommend upgrading to 2k3

edit >> thought I'd add the 2k3 tweaking guide

[Oriphus]

Beta testing can be a pain in the ass. Can balls up your system. If you wanna make some money - go aply to have medical research done on ya lol

[SKD_Tech]

Medical research? Don't have nothin wrong with me so there is nothing to cure I just made a nice little computer Called "The Bumble Bee Evolution" Yellow Black stripes.