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11-02-2007, 07:24 PM
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I don't think just anyone with an NDA is allowed to beta test the OS's.
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That was not really what I was saying. I have participated in some projects at rim and I have noticed that the company especially different groups / projects are so split it is like different companies.
I have an active nda with Rim, which means I have worked with them in the past. What I was asking is if there is a team head or someone I may email or contact to get onto the beta.
There are a few people from this thread who would know of such a person, I was asking for a little help.
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11-02-2007, 08:05 PM
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Actually, I don't think anyone here knows of such a person. At least, not that I'm aware of. I know I don't have that kind of connection.
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11-02-2007, 08:53 PM
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I've spoken to and have the contact info for the PMs in charge of BES, device software, devices, various enterprise software offerings, etc. I have an NDA with RIM (although nothing I ever share on here or on BGR is obtained through said NDA - I also have other channels for my information, typically before RIM even shares it with me). I'm not on any beta programs.
Device beta software is rarely given to external customers, large/powerful company or not - only selected QA carrier personnel and selected internal RIM employees/departments. When leaks do occur, it's after the OS has been semi-tested internally at RIM and pushed on to carriers for early testing/QA phases (where OS 4.3.1 is currently). I would venture to say that 90% of all RIM-related leaks, be it device previews or software previews, do not come from Waterloo.
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11-02-2007, 09:26 PM
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Actually, I don't think anyone here knows of such a person. At least, not that I'm aware of. I know I don't have that kind of connection.
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Well, except for maybe...Jibi! Although, I knew he wasn't on the OS beta testing list
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11-02-2007, 09:45 PM
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LOL! You actually know at least 3 people, possibly 4, who have NDAs with RIM
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11-02-2007, 09:54 PM
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yes...I know. But nobody that is beta testing any OS's....That's what I was referring to. Don't I wish!
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11-03-2007, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jibi
I've spoken to and have the contact info for the PMs in charge of BES, device software, devices, various enterprise software offerings, etc. I have an NDA with RIM (although nothing I ever share on here or on BGR is obtained through said NDA - I also have other channels for my information, typically before RIM even shares it with me). I'm not on any beta programs.
Device beta software is rarely given to external customers, large/powerful company or not - only selected QA carrier personnel and selected internal RIM employees/departments. When leaks do occur, it's after the OS has been semi-tested internally at RIM and pushed on to carriers for early testing/QA phases (where OS 4.3.1 is currently). I would venture to say that 90% of all RIM-related leaks, be it device previews or software previews, do not come from Waterloo.
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So your saying that all this news of os 4.3.1 on the 8xxx devices are actual leaks and not people who are actually testing the os for rim?
It is the strangest thing, I have worked on projects in the past, and to me there was basically zero communication, no feedback really needed, felt very disorganized. And now that bes 4.1.5 is being delayed I am not surprised.
So if it is a leak, then it should be on the web somewhere? I am not saying to post the link here, but if someone could pm a link I would appreciate it.
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11-03-2007, 08:41 AM
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So your saying that all this news of os 4.3.1 on the 8xxx devices are actual leaks and not people who are actually testing the os for rim?
It is the strangest thing, I have worked on projects in the past, and to me there was basically zero communication, no feedback really needed, felt very disorganized. And now that bes 4.1.5 is being delayed I am not surprised.
So if it is a leak, then it should be on the web somewhere? I am not saying to post the link here, but if someone could pm a link I would appreciate it.
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This is the rumor mill...you think if there was a link it would be on here already? I do.
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11-03-2007, 10:31 AM
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So your saying that all this news of os 4.3.1 on the 8xxx devices are actual leaks and not people who are actually testing the os for rim?
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Correct. If they posted any information, they or their company would be pursued by RIM for breach of NDA.
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11-03-2007, 12:26 PM
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Thanks! Can't wait to view docs from the mem card.
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You can download and save Word docs from email. You can view PDF files from the browser.
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11-03-2007, 03:08 PM
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NDA is no joke!!!
try a TS clearance from the military
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11-03-2007, 04:07 PM
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NDA is no joke!!!
try a TS clearance from the military
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Those are definitely NO JOKE.
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11-15-2007, 08:53 AM
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Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8120/4.3.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/125)
there are a number of people on here that know a lot more than they say but will not say anything to jeopardise their relationship with RIM, myself included. In my experience those who talk about what they know, in fact know very little.
As for 4.3 most of the benefits are to be had with BES 4.1.5, the changes in inbox and calander styling is pretty but not very useful!
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11-16-2007, 12:33 PM
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I wish they fixed the camera but then again it's a beta.
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11-21-2007, 10:14 AM
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You can download and save Word docs from email. You can view PDF files from the browser.
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I don't understand why this one is being overlooked by so many folks who just keep arguing "Does it do video?" I don't necesarily need th editing (although it is handy) but Docs to Go on my former POS and WM devices was far better at rendering teh docs for viewing than any other solution. Plus, saving the docs to microSD will be a godsend.
Now, if only they'd birth that puppy...
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11-21-2007, 10:19 AM
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I second that.
I wish it would come to fruition quickly.
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11-21-2007, 02:28 PM
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I wish they fixed the camera but then again it's a beta.
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Cameras fine on my 8120, my biggest problem is that when sending an email it takes 30-45 seconds to send it.
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11-30-2007, 11:03 AM
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I think I need some clarification ......
4.3 will at some point be released for 8800s?
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11-30-2007, 11:04 AM
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well I'm talking about 4.3 on 8100.
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11-30-2007, 11:27 AM
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I think I need some clarification ......
4.3 will at some point be released for 8800s?
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yes.
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