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The thread discusses ways to become a Windows 7 beta tester, with the original poster providing a link to apply through Microsoft's program. A subsequent contributor shares that while they’ve been a member of Microsoft's "Connect" for years, chances of being selected are very slim, though participation and feedback increase chances for future opportunities. Another user suggests that because selection is highly competitive, some might consider alternative methods like peer-to-peer sharing to obtain early beta versions. Overall, the sentiment highlights the difficulty of becoming an official beta tester and suggests persistence or alternative approaches.
The thread discusses ways to become a Windows 7 beta tester, with the original poster providing a link to apply through Microsoft's program. A subsequent contributor shares that while they’ve been a member of Microsoft's "Connect" for years, chances of being selected are very slim, though participation and feedback increase chances for future opportunities. Another user suggests that because selection is highly competitive, some might consider alternative methods like peer-to-peer sharing to obtain early beta versions. Overall, the sentiment highlights the difficulty of becoming an official beta tester and suggests persistence or alternative approaches.
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I,ve been a member of "connect" for some years.
Your chances of being selected as a Beta tester for a major release are extremely slim. I think they throw darts at a wall with a scattering of applicants on it!
However, better a try than nothing. Through connect I was one of the "dart hits" and got selected for Vista Beta testing
A point here is that there are quite a few other Beta testing offers, for which you will get selected. I even had to reject a couple as I became overwhelmed. It is important to contribute feedback, so that you are noticed as being of use for future applications.
Your chances of being selected as a Beta tester for a major release are extremely slim. I think they throw darts at a wall with a scattering of applicants on it!
However, better a try than nothing. Through connect I was one of the "dart hits" and got selected for Vista Beta testing
A point here is that there are quite a few other Beta testing offers, for which you will get selected. I even had to reject a couple as I became overwhelmed. It is important to contribute feedback, so that you are noticed as being of use for future applications.
