Tom,

>>>If only "Beta" testers are used, what test methodology is used? Anything formal or whatever the Beta tester chooses to do?
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>>Become a beta tester to find out. Which brings up a good point, how come everyone here that is complaining about bugs wasn't finding these bugs as a beta tester?
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>Mite;
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>Tell me - were you a beta tester? Did you find bugs? Perhaps you could answer my original question? Or do you just prefer to avoid questions with statements that do not apply?

Beta testers are under NDA and are unable to publicly acknowledge that they are beta testers. If Mike had been a beta tester he would be bound by the agreement to not tell you, though he might wish he could.


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>How would you suggest I or anyone else become a Visual FoxPro 7.0 beta tester? Seems a bit late to make such a suggestion but then I am sure you do not know how to address the original point or even comprehend it! I base this upon your response to me.

Write to Randy Brown, Garrett or one of the other MS folk who wander through here. They will point you in the right direction in terms of becoming an active beta tester. I'd encourage you to do this.