Or you could just be a martyr and reveal the source to the public. Sure,
you'd lose your prestigious job with Macromedia, and you'd probably have a
few lawsuits on your hands, but think of how highly regarded you would be in
the community. Your name would be associated with the success of CF for as
long as it lived, and as soon as you got out of jail, I'm sure there would
be plenty of work for you. hehe, /me goes back to work now contempt with the
fact that I just ensured never being able to work for macromedia.

Adam.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terry Ford [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 11:55 AM
> To: CF-Talk
> Subject: RE: To Beta or Not to Beta
> 
> 
> Actually, the criteria for beta 1 inclusion were fairly
> basic.  We had a large number of applicants, and decided
> to only invite a small number so that we could ensure that
> we could better work through any initial problems with testers.
> 
> We took a look at all of the system configuration information
> we had and selected from the pool to ensure a very diverse
> beta 1 group that included developers of differing ability levels.  
> 
> This is certainly different to how we have run beta programs
> in the past.  We have opted for a more structured approach
> that should help us ensure that the Neo beta is as productive
> for us and as pleasant an experience for testers as possible.
> 
> For those of you who were not included in beta 1 (the majority
> of you), beta 2 is just around the corner, so never fear.
> 
> The Neo beta cycle is quite extensive for this release, so you 
> will all have plenty of opportunity to give Neo a thorough workout.  
> 
> We're not limiting participants to be mean or evil or anything :)
> We just want to make sure your first experience with Neo is a 
> positive one.
> 
> Terry
> Neo Product Management
> Macromedia Server Products
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeffry Houser [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 11:48 AM
> To: CF-Talk
> Subject: To Beta or Not to Beta
> 
> 
> At 03:35 AM 02/07/2002 +1100, you wrote:
> >Jeffry I would agree, but I was told by MM that I would be notified
> >when it goes to beta.
> 
>   I will admit that is a point I did not get in your original 
> post.  ;)  However, who knows (Other than those wacky 
> Macromedia-guys) 
> how 
> they chose people to be involved in Beta 1?  Presumably the Alpha was 
> fairly limited (to select partners only I would presume).  
> So, perhaps 
> the 
> beta
> 
> 
> >And that has to mean something by a development company, because if 
> they
> >can't go on that promise, how are we to trust anything they say.
> 
>   True, unfortunately, that is rarely the case.  ( Most glaringly 
> exemplified by missed release dates)
> 
> 
> 
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