The beta program does not stipulate any reward for 'any' beta tester and, as
such, one shouldn't expect one. As Chris points out 'preview' testers are
not, unfortunately, classed as 'official' beta testers.
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"Gary MCSE" <kc5md@comcast.com> wrote in message
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> When we Beta tested Windows XP X64, we were given the opportunity to
> exchange a copy of XP for a Copy of X64.
>
> The very least that Microsoft could do for those of us that actually
> worked on helping Microsoft by filing bug reports is to offer a similar
> deal for Vista.
>
> It was fun to play with the Betas but real world, we deserve some sort of
> a bone for our efforts.
>
> Microsoft has the ability to see who actually sent bug reports and that
> could be a good way of determining who is eligible for anu such deals.
>
> Regards,
>
> Gary MCSE