Beta TestA Beta Test is an out-of-house test of a not-yet-released software product by selected customers or interested individuals who are to provide feedback, submit bug reports and/or suggestions to the software company testing the product.
If you would like to become a beta tester or a beta test site, check the WWW for the latest information about beta tests. Many software companies are currently using beta testers. A beta tester normally fills out a survey form and receives either an automatized permission message to download a beta release of a software product or waits for permission from the testing organization.