What is Beta Testing?

The beta phase of software design exposes a new product, which has just emerged from in-house (alpha) testing, to a large number of real people, real hardware, and real usage.

Beta testing is not a method of getting free software long-term, because the software expires shortly after the testing period. The benefits of testing include:

• Getting a look at the new features before anyone else.
• The pleasure of finding unsuspected bugs.
• Making our (i.e., your!) software better as a result of detecting those bugs.
• Possibly, affecting our future direction of development through your suggestions.

What isn't Beta Testing?

This is NOT an evaluation, but a beta test. We pretty much guarantee that you will receive buggy software. These bugs may crash your computer (or worse). We will do our best to fix all bugs that are reported to us, but we can do little about those that are not reported. The software you receive will not be of release quality, and should not be evaluated on those terms. The software is NOT to be distributed; if you know another person (or group of people) who is interested in participating in the beta test, he/she/they should each submit his/her/their own applications. Please complete the application below, but ONLY with a solid understanding of the above.

If you would like to apply to be a beta tester of CambridgeSoft products, please complete our Beta Tester Application Form and we will review your application for the next available beta test cycle.