Ayanami Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Obviously, these 10.5 betas will not run forever. How long will Apple give us after October to run these? Will it be different, from say 469 to 499? I think MS gave us 2 or 3 months with Vista, but don't quote me on that.... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeden Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I don't know that there are currently identified time limits on these builds, to be honest. So for it to be "obvious", well, logically it might seem that way, but nobody appears to have shed light on the topic if it does have some limiter... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/#findComment-423675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeSuKuN Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Last time I've checked, the expiration date was on a document on the disk. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/#findComment-423775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DsurioN Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 They usually state a date where you *should* legally stop using it, but I don't think there's an actual timeout like in the Vista Betas. When the final comes out, you'll just have to do a clean install... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/#findComment-423835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Marvin Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 AFAIK, they won't expire. But there will be not point in running it once the retail version is out Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/#findComment-423901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayanami Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Umm...My beta was free. And judging by the trouble I've had with this and 469, I'm not in too much of a hurry to spend, what is it, $120 on a new OS that I'm a little shakey on. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/#findComment-424312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDee Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Obviously, these 10.5 betas will not run forever. How long will Apple give us after October to run these? Will it be different, from say 469 to 499?I think MS gave us 2 or 3 months with Vista, but don't quote me on that.... All Windows Vista beta builds had a 1 year limit, but all builds expired June 1st 2007. Its interesting question though, because previous Mac OS X betas were never open or accessible to the public, its hard to tell. I assume that $500 you pay for an ADC subscription guarantees you run that BETA or GM as long as you want. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/#findComment-424450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckeu Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Umm...My beta was free.And judging by the trouble I've had with this and 469, I'm not in too much of a hurry to spend, what is it, $120 on a new OS that I'm a little shakey on. You know what's a beta, right? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/#findComment-424949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevnaca Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Just so that it is clear, Beta = Not finished It's way too early to judge. Wait 'till October or whenever they release Leopard to put your 2 cents in. I don't think anyone wants to keep running a beta operating system while the finished one is already out. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/#findComment-425012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrRogers Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Afaik, from previous Apple betas, these betas don't have time bombs, unlike Windows betas. They should be usable for as long as you want. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/#findComment-425028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayanami Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 You know what's a beta, right? Of course I know what a Beta is... I'm just not entirely convinced yet that when released, Leo will be the equal to Tiger. My opinions on the XP to Vista transition though.... And to be honest...my 6000 build of Vista absolutely rocks. Never had a problem with it. Then again, if MS can get a stable (well, I can't find a single fault with it) buld on release day, Apple should be able to as well. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/#findComment-426819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazkid Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 The education price of Tiger was $69. hopefully it will be the same for Leo. And i for one, will be trashing my beta as soon i have the leo disk in my hand. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59491-when-will-our-betas-expire/#findComment-426930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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