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Windows Live Betas (previously Windows Live Ideas) is a web site launched in November 2005 to promote the first Windows Live services, all of which remained in beta until some began to release final versions in the summer of 2006. The site includes links to try out the services, sign up for the betas, learn more about each service, and read team blogs.
The site also includes links to other "Live" offerings, initially featuring Xbox Live, Office Live, and Live Jobs. However, Office Live Workspace has been given its own box on the page, despite the fact that it is not technically a Windows Live service.
Beta Services
There are three ways Microsoft can distribute its Windows Live beta products:
Managed Beta Program - distributed via Microsoft Connect. It feature high levels of interaction with the product teams and may provide private newsgroup access. Usually the number of beta testers is highly restricted.
Closed Beta Program - distributed via the previous Windows Live Ideas. It require beta testers to sign-in with their authorised Windows Live ID account to the website before accessing or downloading the beta products. This allows more users to participate than the Managed Beta Program. Products with Managed Beta Program typically get expanded to become Closed Beta Program, alternatively products can go straight into a Closed Beta Program (such as the Windows Live TV beta).
Open Beta Program - distributed via Windows Live Betas. There are basically none or very few restrictions placed on who can participate in testing the beta product. An example of a Windows Live beta service in this stage would be Windows Live Writer.
However as of April 12, 2007, Windows Live Ideas has become Windows Live Betas, causing the Closed Beta Program to be unavailable due to the inability to sign-in to the new website.
The site also includes links to other "Live" offerings, initially featuring Xbox Live, Office Live, and Live Jobs. However, Office Live Workspace has been given its own box on the page, despite the fact that it is not technically a Windows Live service.
Beta Services
There are three ways Microsoft can distribute its Windows Live beta products:
Managed Beta Program - distributed via Microsoft Connect. It feature high levels of interaction with the product teams and may provide private newsgroup access. Usually the number of beta testers is highly restricted.
Closed Beta Program - distributed via the previous Windows Live Ideas. It require beta testers to sign-in with their authorised Windows Live ID account to the website before accessing or downloading the beta products. This allows more users to participate than the Managed Beta Program. Products with Managed Beta Program typically get expanded to become Closed Beta Program, alternatively products can go straight into a Closed Beta Program (such as the Windows Live TV beta).
Open Beta Program - distributed via Windows Live Betas. There are basically none or very few restrictions placed on who can participate in testing the beta product. An example of a Windows Live beta service in this stage would be Windows Live Writer.
However as of April 12, 2007, Windows Live Ideas has become Windows Live Betas, causing the Closed Beta Program to be unavailable due to the inability to sign-in to the new website.
Windows Live Betas
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Windows Live Writer
Windows Live Admin Center
Windows Live Agents
Windows Live Alerts
Windows Live Barcode
Windows Live Betas
Windows Live Calendar
Windows Live Call
Windows Live Contacts
Windows Live Dev
Windows Live Drive
Windows Live Events
Windows Live Favorites
Windows Live feeds Platform
Windows Live FrameIt
Windows Live FolderShare
Windows Live Gallery
Windows Live Groups
Windows Live Home
Windows Live Hotmail
Windows Live Installer
Windows Live ID
Windows Live Mail
Windows Live Messenger
Windows Live Messenger IM Control
Windows Live Movie Maker
Windows Live OneCare
Windows Live OneCare Family Safety
Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner
Windows Live Personalized Experience
Windows Live Photo Gallery
Windows Live Silverlight Streaming
Windows Live Spaces
Windows Live Toolbar
Windows Live translator
Windows Live Web messenger
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