(Fwd) Thinking of becoming an authorized beta tester of Novell

[Rick Tomaschuk]

See forwarded message below.
RickT
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Subject:        	Thinking of becoming an authorized beta tester of Novell Client for Linux?
Date sent:      	Tue, 08 Feb 2005 18:20:00 -0600
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NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: DAVE KEARNS ON NOVELL NETWARE TIPS
02/08/05
Today's focus:  Thinking of becoming an authorized beta tester 
of Novell Client for Linux?

In this issue:

* Responsibilities of a Novell authorized beta tester
* Links related to Novell NetWare Tips
* Featured reader resource

Today's focus:  Thinking of becoming an authorized beta tester 
of Novell Client for Linux?

By Dave Kearns

It seems like we've been talking about the NetWare client for 
Linux for years. In fact, we have. But the arrival of this beast 
- now called the Novell Client for Linux - should actually occur 
within the next few months. Late May, early June seems likely 
for first shipments.

If you want to get your hands on it now and if you have both the 
proper test bed as well as the discipline needed then you might 
consider becoming an authorized beta tester. But don't dither 
too long; the selection process will soon close.

Get all of the details at 
<http://www.novell.com/coolsolutions/feature/11487.html> then 
head to <http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB22445VH4QJS> 
to fill out the qualification survey.

If you just want product details on the client for Linux, then 
browse to the product page http://www.nwfusion.com/nlnovell1029.

Becoming an authorized beta tester does involve more than simply 
promising to install, run, and file bug reports about the 
product, by the way. Among the things you are required to do 
are: 

* Test the product for a minimum of 5 to 10 hours a week. 
* Install the product within 48 hours of receiving it. 
* Complete provided test cases within one week after each beta 
  release is installed. 
* Report on defects found during beta testing within one 
  business day. 
* Regress defects found with product refresh code. 
* Participate in conference calls, as scheduled. 
* Answer survey questions, as needed. 
* Periodically report feedback to development on reliability, 
  stability, and readiness of product for the marketplace. 
* Provide feedback regarding product documentation and help 
  systems. 
* Host on-site visits from Novell as needed. 
* Participate in the Novell Beta Test Program under a formal 
  Non-Disclosure Agreement. 
* Provide the required hardware to adequately test the product.

It's a major commitment of time and effort, but can be richly 
rewarding and satisfying as you help shape the final product. 
There's sure to be a large turnout from the Linux and open 
source community willing to make that commitment - I'd hope the 
NetWare community would be just as eager to volunteer.
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written a number of books including the (sadly) now out of print 
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Kearns is the author of three Network World Newsletters: Windows 
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