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From: Doug_B_Erdely@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Prospective beta tester?
Message-ID: <17961@cup.portal.com>
Date: 5 May 89 02:57:22 GMT
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Hi, I have a question concerning beta testing...

 I have been asked to be a beta test site for a new Amiga software package. The
software package in question is something that I have alot of experience with,
so they felt that I would be a good candidate. The software will retail for
over $300, $350 comes to mind. My problem is that they want each beta test site
to pay $100 for the beta copy, and sign a non-disclosure agreement. Now the 
non-disclosure agreement I have no problems with, but the $100 part sounds
kinda funny. It goes on to mention that when the software is released, that...
"you will have the option of buying a complete package for the price of $75.00
for a total cost of $175.00 to the beta tester." Now I have never done beta
testing before, but this does sound kinda fishy. I mean, why should I pay to
help them work out bugs? Does this sound right? Marco? Leo??

          - Doug -

 Doug_B_Erdely@Cup.Portal.Com