Introduction to Skype’s public betas

By Raul on May 29, 2007 in General.

In this post I’ll be describing what a beta version is and provide an overview of Skype’s public betas.

What is a public beta version of software?

A public beta (also called open beta) is the first version of commercial software that is released to the general public.

The purpose of a beta release is to get real life testing of the software. People testing the beta provide feedback and report any issues they come across. This information is fed back to the development teams who work on improvements before we release the final, full release of the software.

You can read more about beta releases and testing on Wikipedia.

Am I experienced enough to test a public beta version of Skype?

If you consider yourself to be an advanced computer user and you’re not afraid that some features may not work exactly as they are meant to, then yes, you are more than welcome to try out our new beta versions and send us your feedback.

How do I get a beta version?

Beta releases are promoted on our website www.skype.com. Please look at the site regularly and keep an eye out for new betas to test. You can then download the beta, start to test it and send us your feedback.

We’ll also contact you when a new beta has been released and send you the link to download it and get testing.

How do I give my feedback?

We have a number of ways to provide feedback to us:

* Skype Garage
Here you’ll find links to our development pages and also information about some cool features that are currently at preview stage.
* Skype forums
Forums are a great resource to discuss all things relating to a new beta release. You can also access the Skype Garage subsection from there. This has a forum for every preview release currently running.
* Issue tracker Jira
Use this to report any issues with the beta. We also suggest you take a look at our issue reporting guide. You can even request new features that you’d like to see.

Hopefully, you’ll enjoy testing out Skype’s new top notch features and then sending us your feedback - it helps us to make Skype even better for you.

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Pl sign me for Beta when it comes out

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I am interested. Please get me updates.

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I've used Skpe free and as a subscriber for the first year and will like to try Beta's new features. ed.b.edd

Skype has been Great. Pls sign me in for Beta

Skype is the BEST!!! I would like to be a Beta tester, pls sign me up.
regards:
laszlobn

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I want to to sign up for the Beta.

Please sign me up for the Beta program as soon as possible.

Thank you very much,
Mat Koenig

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Can't wait!!! set me up on the list too please.

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Thanks

I am always impressed by developments in Skype. Please sign me on this when it's out!

Hey, it looks good and I like to try new things and ideas...sign me up!!

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I would love to be signed as beta tester.

Brahm jagota

sign me up too! but somehow i doubt posting here is the way to sign up. does someone know how to sign up? i could not find that information.

I want to subscribe too... Is this the way?

hi, please sign me up, i like a lot to test betas, and i know very much of computers, so tell me where do i have to suscribe or where to locate this betas

I want in, I've never tested a beta but i'm still young. I know computers well enough to handle fails. I would like this opertunity to help skype after they have helped me so much

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key to me sign me up as a beta tester

I'd like to try,sign me up.

I'll beta for you if you wish to add me. I love trying new things, pushing them to the maximum and trying to make them fail.

I'm doing this project recently for making an new skype widget for mac users since the old one is way back from 2005.I'm programing it in Xcode hope to finish it by the end of the week.

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I'll be glad to check out the new Beta when it comes out. Sign me up!

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Tanks

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Thanks

Interesting~Sounds a little unusual and I am all about trying new things for personal and business. Sign me as a tester when available. Great idea~~

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Thanks.

Love to help.....

Please add me to the list of a beta user...ready to use it up

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pls sign me in as beta tester as well.

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If MPEG AVC/H264 can add on SKYPE, and support most of the DV_Cam through the IEEE1394 or USB. The picture quily can be improve and can reduce the band width of the AV streaming.

I am waiting for this new verion.
long long time *.^ thanks

What is a Beta someone send me a email that tells me what is!!!!=)

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