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Vista installation graphics problems Why?
Do you know why you had problems with the graphic during before and after installation of Vista, did you get it fixed and how ? Do you know of a site where I can Beta Test this software before I install it?
Tags: e-mail, programming, networking, hardware, it management, career, security, software, windows, feedback, beta testing software, digitalpimp2153@..., Microsoft Windows Vista, graphics
Discussion threads 2006-12-13

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Participating in beta testing offers big cost savings
Hammering out a beta testing deal requires attention to detail and in-depth negotiations by tech leaders. But it can certainly be well worth the time and trouble. Learn how one enterprise took the beta route and got a $400,000 application for free.When Mindbridge Software went looking for an enterprisewide CRM...
Tags: Customer relationship management (CRM), Sales strategy, Advertising & Promotion, Enterprise software, David Southgate, Testa, Mindbridge, beta, CRM
Technical articles 2002-07-12
Apple dupes iPhone users into beta testing iPhone 3G
In an IT Dojo blog post, I explain why I think Apple's original iPhone was little more than an iPhone 3G beta test, which Jobs convinced Apple fans to pay for. The iPhone's lack of common Smartphone features and prototype-like construction, along with the iPhone 3G's evolutionary design, provide the...
Tags: Cellular phones, WIRELESS, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone 3G, 3G
Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Security reports for Audits and Compliance (beta testers wanted!)
AllWe are looking for people with Cisco Wireless Access Points who are interested in beta testing software that will produce Security reports for Audits and Compliance. The reports test compliance with PCI DSS requirements:11.1 - Detects rogue APs3.4 - Shows encryption used in APs4.1.1 - Shows dates of last encryption...
Tags: support@..., Security Report, compliance, audit, security
Discussion threads 2007-05-31
Is beta the best route?
Using beta software may be kind to your bottom line, but it's worth exercising caution to protect your organization. Tim Landgrave explains that the best implementations of such software involve real partnerships between your company and the vendor.Most CIOs I talk to have sworn off software testing programs, opting instead...
Tags: Tools & Techniques, e Advantage, software, beta, beta testing
Technical articles 2002-09-05
Microsoft to charge for Office beta
Microsoft to charge for Office betaarticle rootWhat a surprise!MS isn't satisfied getting 80-90% gross margins on Windows and Office, now they want to make money from people testing their software? Please spare us the "it costs us to allow you to test our software for us, so now you...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., software, everybody had to pay and pay, morrisdn@..., hardware, Microsoft Office
Discussion threads 2006-07-31
A long winding road out of beta
A long winding road out of betaarticle rootA long winding road out of betaBeta versions are taking on a life of their own as test cycles sprawl out into years-long affairs, causing some to complain that a crucial line between prime time and half-baked is being blurred. Underscoring the trend,...
Tags: beta, Boson NetSim 6.0, Newsletter Editor, programming
Discussion threads 2005-02-11
Vista feature exposes beta machines
Vista feature exposes beta machinesarticle rootVista feature exposes beta machinesOoopsie. Microsoft's Vista Beta 1, which was released last month, has a peer-to-peer networking feature enabled by default. The feature uses a new version of Microsoft's peer name resolution protocol PNRP and connects to other beta machines as soon as an...
Tags: beta, beta machine, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, p2p, PC, pnrp, security, Sonja Thompson, vista, Vista feature
Discussion threads 2005-08-19
Automated testing saves money if done right
Tech leaders have high expectations of automated testing but can end up disappointed if they don't implement proper testing processes or realize where the true savings will come in. These steps can help ensure your automated testing efforts pay off.The words automated testing often cause many tech executives to smack...
Tags: David Southgate, automated testing, QA
Technical articles 2002-06-10
Software Testing worksheet or template
Is there a generic software testing worksheet or template to help a newbie? I've never tested before but would love a sheet I could check off.Any help would be appreciate. ThanksTesting is a huge topic, it is an essential part in the software production process, usually called Quality...
Tags: dak1010@..., QA, software, software testing, Stress Testing, Testing
Q&A 2005-09-13
Linux 101: Efficient software management with the Advanced Package Tool in Debian
Thebasic unit of currency in the United States economy is the dollar. There aresmaller denominations of money, of course, but nobody really buys anything witha quarter any longer. You can't buy much with a dollar either -- you typicallyneed many of them to make a major purchase. Similarly, the basic...
Tags: Chad Perrin, Debian, dependency, Linux, operating system, software
Technical articles 2006-08-10
Shopping for Windows Vista software and drivers
A different personal experienceI read this post hoping that I would find some unexpected clues or tips on the Vista hell. But I was a bit disapointed. Let me explain why.I've just finished installing Vista on my brand new computer, and it went pretty smoothly. Then I looked for the...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Reader 8, Mihnea D. Mironescu, Adobe Systems Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, software
Discussion threads 2007-06-01
Use free sandboxing software to isolate risky behavior
Good toolI've been using SandBoxie for 4 years now. Besides the pdf issue easily resolved there's one catch for notebook users. More often than not the touch pad will not be able to scroll or it will not work at all. Also there appears to not be a good solution...
Tags: Tools & Techniques, Web browsers, SafeSpace, Sandboxie, software
Discussion threads 2008-12-15
Photo Gallery: Installing the Vista beta
Photo Gallery: Installing the Vista betaarticle rootLooks purdyWell it LOOKS neato, thanks for the photos, but it will be a very long time before we can actually deem its true operational and security viability though.It's like XP, at first it was a horror show, my first move is still always...
Tags: hardware, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, new windows, Oz_Media, password, photograph, vista, windows software
Discussion threads 2005-09-23
RAFT (Rapid Access Facts Tool) - BETA (Mobile)
Now in Progress: Beta Testing for Free, New Software.The Rapid Access Facts Tool RAFT Beta Test is open to everyone that would like to participate. We are eager to obtain all the feedback we can so we encourage you to share this software with your colleagues. RAFT will be continuously...
Tags: Microsoft Access, Mobile, Health Care, Tool, USBMIS, Rapid Access Facts Tool, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Human Resources
Software downloads 2008-01-07
Two-thirds of poll respondents would consider using beta software
One-third of the respondents to a Polling Place Quick Poll said they would not use beta software in their organizations. Of those that would consider beta testing, gaining a competitive advantage and direct manufacturer support are important requirements.
Tags: James Detwiler, beta software
Technical articles 2002-09-25
Microsoft testing free data storage for end users
Microsoft is current beta testing free data storage for end users as part of its new Windows Live hosted services. Assuming all goes well with the 5,000 beta testers currently trying it out, Windows users could well be receiving the invitation to sign up for this free service by this...
Tags: Folder, Data Storage, Microsoft Corp., Storage, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Paul Mah
Blog posts 2007-07-01
Testing configuration Changes
What is the best way to test configuration changes in a "non-production environment" (meaning we can't just use the system for a couple of days to see what happens).Configurations could include removing/adding software, diabling services, firewall changes, port redirection, changing security settings, implementing local user policies/groups, installing virus protection, etc.Once...
Tags: environment, test environment
Q&A 2009-09-03
[news] iCore released new version of their sandbox software
iCore started new beta testing.iCore Virtual Accounts is a software that creates an isolated environments on your PC within which other programs can run. http://icoresoftware.com/Using iCore virtual machine as a sandbox program for safer browsing and installing new software provides an additionallayer of security for users' computers, because all changes...
Tags: Tools & Techniques, iCore, software
Discussion threads 2009-08-18
What virtualization tools are available for testing?
In my previous posting, I talked about various ways that you can replicate enough of your physical infrastructure in a lab in order to be able to perform realistic testing. Although testing can be performed without taking the step of replicating your real environment, the results will be much...
Tags: Microsoft Virtual Server, Workstation, Guest, Microsoft Virtual Server 2005, Microsoft Virtual PC, VMware Inc., VMware Workstation, Tool, Virtual PC 2007, Virtualization, Linux, 64-Bit, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Processors, Semiconductors, Components, Storage, Scott Lowe
Blog posts 2008-05-26
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