Apple Offers OS X Deal to Beta Reporters- 2001.02.02
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Tip JarIt's been a big question on various mailing lists - and not just
the OS X lists. Would Apple offer beta testers some sort of discount
on the full release version of Mac OS X? Here's the answer, which indicates that beta testers who provided
feedback will receive a $30 discount if they order through the Apple
Store with a special code. - Dear Daniel Knight,
Thank you for being one of the pioneers who beta tested Mac OS X.
Your feedback has helped make Mac OS X the world's most advanced
operating system. To show our appreciation, we are offering you a
$30 discount on the final version of Mac OS X.* You will also be
among the first to receive Mac OS X when it ships on March 24,
2001. Again, thanks for helping to make Mac OS X the world's most
advanced operating system.
Please use the following link <removed> when purchasing your
copy of Mac OS X to receive your discount.
Apple Software Engineering
FAQ button (http://www.apple.com/promo/coupon/faq)
Terms Button (http://www.apple.com/promo/coupon/termsmacosx)
* Can only be used for purchases made through the Apple
Store.
This is a very good thing for those of us who tried OS X Beta and
provided Apple with feedback - and a reminder to beta testers that
the whole point of a beta program is feedback, not just playing with
the latest software or gadget. It's also a clever move for Apple, since they don't have to share
the profits of up to 75,000 OS X sales with dealers. How our $99
price compares with dealer cost is something I don't know, but this
will provide another cash infusion to Apple before the end of the
fiscal quarter. Now that I have a computer that can run it (I had to try the beta
on the computer I used at work), I'll definitely be ordering a copy
before March 24.
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