Is it worth applying for a Microsoft Beta Tester?

I'm thinking about going for it but I need more info on if it's worth it and what they expect from you.

First of all, It will take ages to get it .
2nd, You beta test diffrent things. The best part is that you beta test it first until it goes to the public .

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Originally posted by Xero_Cool
The best part is that you beta test it first until it goes to the public .

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Originally posted by Xero_Cool
The best part is that you beta test it first until it goes to the public .

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Originally posted by CookieRevised

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Originally posted by Xero_Cool
The best part is that you beta test it first until it goes to the public .

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The best part should be that you can help in developing a product, not that you will have something before anyone else.

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However, that is not an opinion what I stated, but the job you need to do. The purpose of being a beta tester IS to help in developing the product. It is a job and it has major responsibilities, it is not a "cool" priviledge.

If you want to become a beta tester for the reason that you will have something before anyone else, then think again.

Well Cookie you diden't have to ruine my fun lol.

errrm do you get paid for beta testing for microsoft, i know some people got the final version of the software they tested for free

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Originally posted by Matty.
There is this website form microsoft: https://beta.microsoft.com/sign-in/signin.asp
But inorder to get access you need a GuestID and I am not sure where to get it.

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Originally posted by Chris.

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Originally posted by Matty.
There is this website form microsoft: https://beta.microsoft.com/sign-in/signin.asp
But inorder to get access you need a GuestID and I am not sure where to get it.

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It tells you on that page what the guest ID is "BetaReq".

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* Eljay filled it in and hopes he gets accepted

For once I'm in total agreement with Cookie...
The fact that your using some features before everyone else is an added bonus, personally I'd only BETA test to help out the development of the software...Not to show off to all my mates.

well im doing it for both reasons

I filled it in for both reasons

Same here, I want the free program and to help the program develop into a working pice of software thats not going to mess up. I hate when i'm useing a Microsoft program and it crashes for no reason at all.

Good think Plus! hasn't done that during my beta testing time with it

But I agree, it would be nice to get the opportunity to beta test Microsoft Products and I am still trying to find a way to get a Guest ID to actually Beta test anything. If anybody has an idea to get one then please let me know

if you hate that....then why you doing the job its bound to happen!

then you gotta write an email/report card thing then send it to them and stuff

*Fukafly does not get the point I was aiming at*

I ment I hate getting finished programs that don't work right. I don't mind finding the problems in the beta programs so the finished one work good with no bugs.

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Posted By: Matty
I am still trying to find a way to get a Guest ID to actually Beta test anything. If anybody has an idea to get one then please let me know

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Q: How do I get a Guest ID?
A: A Guest ID is issued by Microsoft to grant special access to Microsoft Beta.  Guest ID’s are not available by request. 

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I filled the form

So did I. but i dont think they'll take u much part since u weren't invited.