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The forum thread discusses members' enthusiasm for beta testing upcoming Windows versions, with many planning to participate in Windows 8 testing following their positive experiences with Windows 7 and earlier beta tests. Several users express anticipation for early releases, including the ARM version, and share insights about Windows 8's similarities to Windows 7, suggesting a smoother transition. Overall, the sentiment is optimistic and eager, with participants eager to explore new features and contribute feedback during the beta phase.
MikeHawthorne

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Hi

I beta tested Windows 7 and it was a lot of fun.
I ran it dual boot with XP, but once I installed 7 I almost never went back.

I'm a chronic beta tester anyway, I've beta tested more online games then I can remember going back to the original Asheron's Call.
Last year I did DC Universe and Rift.

I'm thinking about doing the same with Windows 8 and 7 together.

How many of you are planning on being one of the first to run W8?

Mike
 

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nmsuk

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Mitchell_A said:
I did that with some many of my Vista/XP computers, not thinking that eventually I would have to buy licences for every single one them.. Didn't backup my programs prior to upgrading either. Don't make that mistake! :shame:
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I'll be backing up 🙂 I normally end up being a invited beta tester and have done this since the windows 2000 beta. Has worked out well so far 🙂
 

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Like I said I will wait until RC 1 is out then I will create a partition to run it on. I did this for W7 and actually ended up using the RC version on a daily basis in stead of my Vista
 
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Like I said I will wait until RC 1 is out then I will create a partition to run it on. I did this for W7 and actually ended up using the RC version on a daily basis in stead of my Vista
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It's better safe than sorry, though I honestly think it would be alright to run the beta, when Microsoft releases it to a public basis, they've obviously made their best attempts to ensure the product is as stable as possible - otherwise they'd have millions of upset end-users who ignored the warnings. *Vista beta builds not included*
 
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nmsuk said:
I normally just get invited as I signed up to various beta's using Microsofts connect site. If and when the beta appears it maybe available there.
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I wish they had publicly available betas for programs and services I actually use regularly 🙁 Last thing I participated in on Connect was probably the MSE alpha. I really am expecting a beta announcement at BUILD though, which will probably be released only for participants/TechNet/MSDN folks first, but obviously at that point it will be publicly leaked anyway.
 

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