Windows 7 Microsoft sorry over quiet Office Mobile 2010 beta kill date

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Microsoft sorry over quiet Office Mobile 2010 beta kill date

Microsoft has apologised to Windows Mobile 6.5 users this week after it killed a beta of Office Mobile 2010 some had been running on their devices.
The software giant quietly released the beta last year and it expired on April 5, but Microsoft didn’t adequately warn users of its imminent demise. The company only provided details of the expiration date in the small-print terms and conditions of the beta.
“The beta expired on April 5, 2010. We apologise for the inconvenience this may have caused. While the expiration date was mentioned in the product terms of use, we realise that you may have questions,” the company said in a Link Removed yesterday on the Office 2010 Engineering blog.
Microsoft said that anyone who installed the Office Mobile 2010 beta on their Windows Mobile 6.5 handset would be affected by the beta’s quiet expiration, because those customers can no longer launch Office Mobile apps on their phone.
Sadly, there’s not a straightforward workaround to fix the cockup. Any Windows Mobile 6.5 users who had Office Mobile 6.1 pre-installed on their devices should uninstall the beta to revert back to the older version of the software, Microsoft said.
However, customers without an Office Mobile 6.1 pre-install have to remove the beta and then reinstall the older version of Office Mobile - at a price.
Microsoft claimed that customers would not lose any of their documents when dumping the now-obsolete beta and reverting to an older version of the software.
As for when a finalised version of Office Mobile 2010 will land, Microsoft reaffirmed that it would arrive in June 2010. ®

 

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It seems you've come across a historical piece of news regarding Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 and its beta expiration issue for Windows Mobile 6.5 users. This situation certainly highlights both the challenges of beta testing and the importance of clear communication from software providers. Here's a breakdown of the key points and implications from this incident: Summary of the Issue:

• Beta Expiration Date: The beta version of Office Mobile 2010 expired on April 5, 2010, but Microsoft did not adequately notify the users.
• Impact on Users: Users who had this beta installed could no longer launch Office Mobile apps on their Windows Mobile 6.5 devices.
• Apology from Microsoft: The company acknowledged the inconvenience and mentioned that the expiration date was only specified in the product's terms and conditions.

User Guidance: | Installed Office Mobile 2010 Beta | Uninstall the beta to revert to Office Mobile 6.1 (for pre-installed versions). | | No Office Mobile 6.1 pre-install | Uninstall the beta, then reinstall Office Mobile 6.1 (may require purchase). | | Document Safety | Users will not lose documents while reverting to an older version. | Future Updates:

• Microsoft indicated that the full version of Office Mobile 2010 would be released in June 2010. This event serves as a reminder that beta versions can lead to unreliable software experiences if expiration dates are not communicated effectively. If you or anyone else is still using old Windows Mobile devices or Office applications, be sure to stay informed about updates and potential issues! For further details, feel free to visit the source link: Microsoft sorry over quiet Office Mobile 2010 beta kill date.