i dont undersand the beta thing!!! people are telling me that microsoft office is not out only the beta! what is the difference! when can i expect it to be out!!! and when can i expect windows vista to be out!! how much you expect it will cost??? for the operating cd!! you think i may get it illegally?? please reply???
2006-07-09 05:43:34 · 11 answers · asked by Scatter 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Beta is a test version. It is supplied to people to test it and report back any problems. There is no support offered for beta versions, so, unless you are an experienced user, I wouldn't recommend using it. When? Office is expected to be released by October, but it may get delayed. In the mean time Office XP is still available. Vista isn't expected until at least next year. Be patient, and don't steal.
2006-07-09 05:46:21 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
microsoft has released now a trial version called beta,, a beta thing in any released program is a trial version and may still contains some defects and may lead to some problems on your computer,, so Only expert people can use the bets program whatever is it,,, as regard vista beta 2 ,, It works only as a clean install,, i.e. can not work with any other operating system and you can get it free from their site if you have DSL band,, u can download it,, IT is 3.2 giga and must be burn on DVD,,and u can use it up till 2/2007 only and after that it will not run and will stop and u have to buy the final release,,,
If u are not expert,,, leave it and wait,, I think its price at final release will be about 150-200 $
2006-07-09 12:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by hard_cane0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Beta" means the software is out in a version that is for testing purposes only. It may not work right, or it may wipe out your whole system. Personally, I don't approve of companies releasing beta versions to the general public; they should develop a network of testers who agree to the risks and know what to do if there is a problem.
Don't get either Office or Vista illegally. Microsoft won't help you when any bugs (and there *are* more likely to be bugs in pirated versions, for a lot of reasons) crop up, they could sue you or even have you arrested, and it's just not worth it.
2006-07-09 12:50:05 · answer #3 · answered by Riothamus Of Research ;<) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beta means "test version"
A beta version is normally released prior to the normal software. Companies do this to test the software among a few before releasing it to the masses.
They do this to test for bugs, errors, script code errors, etc.
Unless you like to be a test Guinea pig I would steer clear of beta versions. Plus they are normally for the more advanced computer user as they at times need special preferences or options chosen.
2006-07-09 12:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool out dude! Beta means a program is not quite ready yet, is still in testing phase.Go to Microsoft web site to see release dates and pricing. If nothing is there yet, than no one knows better.
2006-07-09 12:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by Milu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beta is a general test product. It is probably NOT ready for prime time. Check Open Office. It IS ready for prime time!
Gotta love Open Source!!!
2006-07-09 12:52:39 · answer #6 · answered by blackfangz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what some have been saying, Vista may or may not be worth all the hype. It is supposed to be very visually pleasing, but at far as actual functionality, you can get most of its new features right now buy downloading free utilties from download.com or PC-World.com. I have a bunch of them myself.
2006-07-09 13:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by deejay3d707 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beta is simple; it is another name for something that is loaded with bugs and problems and will screw up your system if you install it. Stay away from Beta; been there; done that.
2006-07-09 12:48:50 · answer #8 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello dear
Beta version of software is the version not complete and it is in testing stage the designer publish it to experts find its faults .
When completed it will be publish in full version .
Good luck
2006-07-09 12:50:37 · answer #9 · answered by farzad789 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget Microsoft Office try open source software.
OpenOffice.org
I use it and love it.
2006-07-09 13:03:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋