Betas are not for everyone. They have the potential of corrupting your data. They can introduce problems that become a headache.
They can also be cool to be the first kid on the block with the latest and greatest.
Technically 6.1.2 is Beta, so if you are using it you are beta.
I am like Stephen, I have been using AC for 10 years and always like to have the betas. Sometimes I do get them, and sometimes I don't.
I am capable to recreating my entire system in 30 minutes if need be and create an entirely new "server" if need be. I have a fairly good knowledge of networking at the interface level and have played with much in the pantheon of Microsoft projects. And I am not always chosen for betas. That's OK because they have a plan about releasing them, and sometimes it's OK to skip a minor version change.
All of this is to say, don't feel bad if you have not been chosen to beta test. Perhaps it will come later. I would guess that they have a list and then choose criteria by which they want people to beta.
But remember, you must always pre-test beta on a non-live system and then be prepared to elevate it to a live system. You must also be prepared for potential catastrophic failure. THUS YOU MUST HAVE A ROBUST BACKUP SYSTEM IN PLACE (and know how to use it.)
If this does not describe you, don't sign up. If it does, but you are adverse to RISK, don't sign up. If you don't understand TCP/IP don't sign up. And even if you do, you may never hear from them.
This message was written with no inside information from Amazing Charts Company other than my experience and common sense.
Last edited by Wendell365; 04/28/2012 2:28 PM.
