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In article <eilersm-1311950956570001@192.0.2.1>,
   eilersm@aruba.ccit.arizona.edu (Michael Eilers) wrote:
>In article <30A70BAD.4C71@netadventure.com>, Ken Mugrage
><ken@netadventure.com> wrote:
>
>> Brendan McKay wrote:
>> 
>> > >
>> > >I don't know about the PC version, but Mac 2.0b2 works OK (for a beta), as
>> > >long as you don't let its amazing memory leak fill its Get Info
>> > >allocation. I give it 15 MB, open About This Macintosh, and keep an eye on
>> > >the RAM bar. WIth that much RAM to play in, it'll last for a couple of
>> > >hours. When it hits 90% or so, it's time to quit and relaunch Netscape.
>> > >Otherwise...kaBOOM!
>> > 
>> > You have low standards!  Note what your discovery implies: that the
>> > Netscape crowd never tested it over an extended period of time.
>> > What sort of beta release is that?  What sort of shitty company is that?
>> > 
>> > Brendan.
>> 
>> Ummm, isn't that _exactly_ what beta means? It's the sort of shitty
>> company that lets anybody download free BETA copies of the most popular
>> web browser in the world. If you want stability, stay away from beta
>> software, ANYBODY'S beta software.
>> 
>
>
>you guys are missing the point--Nescape has developed an attitude problem
>of the highest magnitude: it has decided to foist its bug-ridden,
>crash-prone software off on us and have US do the beta-testing FOR them.
>What do you think the little "bugs" contest is all about, simple
>generosity on Netscape's part? This is really sheer arrogance, though I
>suppose the board of directors at Netscape would call it "efficency."
>
>I don't care if they are giving it away free-they are milking us for the
>answers to problems thet are too lazy (defintiely not too poor!) to
>solve...

Gimme a break. Noone is forcing you to use the Netscape Betas.

Some of us enjoy looking at, testing and evaluating new (and still
buggy) software. We accept the limitations and appreciate the fact
that some companies like Netscape make it available to anyone who
wants to give it a whirl (rather than restrict access with closed
beta programs). BTW, participants in closed Betas are normally
bound by very strict non-disclosure agreements. Netscape are being
very open and, not at all arrogant as you claim.

If you want production quality code, stay with the offical releases,
pay for the software and bitch at support if it fails to work.

I hope that Netscape continues to give those customers who like to
play with new prototype software the opportunity so to do.

Why do you wish to deprive me of the opportunity to use buggy beta
software ??? I don't wish to deprive you of the opportunity to
use stable production products. I want you to make your choice.
And, I want to make MY choice.


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