Microsoft Student Beta 2006


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The Microsoft Student Product Team would like to invite you to participate in their upcoming beta program for Student 2006!

Microsoft Student is designed to be the best homework resource tool for middle-school students on up through entry-level college.

Microsoft Student 2006 includes:

    * Dynamic World Atlas - An interactive map of the Earth

    * Graphing Calculator - Solve basic math, algebra, statistics, graphing equations and more

    * Chart Maker - Create stunning pie charts, bar graphs, and line charts!

    * Dictionary, Thesaurus and Translation Tools - Find just the right word

    * Learning Essentials - Quick access to Microsoft Office templates to help with homework assignments

    * Book Summaries - Complete guides that explain themes, characters and settings of classic literature

    * Web Companion - Provides relevant encyclopedia content based on web searches

    * Plus the full version of Microsoft Encarta Premium 2006

If you are selected as atechnical beta tester, you may be required to:

    * Participate in private beta newsgroups

    * Submit bug reports online

    * Complete periodic surveys hosted on Beta.Microsoft.com to obtain your input on various technical issues

If you are interested in participating, please verify you have these minimum system requirements:

    * Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP

    * 128MB RAM for Windows 98 or Windows Me; 256MB RAM for Windows 2000 or Windows XP

    * 1.2GB Hard disk space for normal install; 3.5GB for full install

    * CD-ROM drive

    * Sound card

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We look forward to hearing from you!

Microsoft Student Product Team

This looks interesting to me!!!

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he beta testing process is very important because it helps ensure that the best possible product is released. The goal is to have a well-targeted group of testers from a wide variety of ages and skill levels who are willing to actively participate and provide useful feedback to our product development team. Please carefully consider willingness and ability to test Microsoft Student 2006. Feedback will be critical to the success of this product. Regular and consistent participation throughout the program is expected.

Please forward this information to anyone who would be interested in this product and meets this description. If selected as a beta tester, the following may be required:

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      Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement

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      Participating in private beta newsgroups

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      Submitting bug reports online

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      Completing periodic surveys hosted on the beta website to obtain input on various technical issues

Says you can pass the info on to anyone who would meet the target audience.

Would beta testing require internet access as the machine i'd install on would not be connected?

It's not listed in the requirements but I want to make sure.

**edit**took the survey anyway, what kind of things do they want and how does making me a beta tester help them? Do I end up sending a report on what I thought about it or what**/edit**

Edited by Sensayshun
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