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30-Dec-13 1:10

CP's Daily Build just hit me and saw this:

Quote:
2013 is almost feature-complete and we're now preparing for a very, very big 2014. Some of you have already been invited to take a sneak peak but even that is merely the tip of the iceberg. Let me know if you want to join the beta program.

What the 'beta program' about?

I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is (V).

OriginalGriff30-Dec-13 1:21

30-Dec-13 1:21

Just like Microsoft, CP operate a Beta testing system where you can test out features before they are released to the general public, and bugs can be found, reported and fixed before they escape into the wild and annoy customers. Only once the product is ready, and as bug-free as the hamsters can make it, is it released to the production servers.

This is only slightly different to the Microsoft Beta Program, where the customer pays for the untested software, and the bugs don't get fixed anyway...

Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam

Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter30-Dec-13 1:22

30-Dec-13 1:22

Sounds good. How (if) can I join in?

I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is (V).

S Houghtelin30-Dec-13 1:26

S Houghtelin

30-Dec-13 1:26

The answer was in your original post...

Quote:
Let me know if you want to join the beta program.

It was broke, so I fixed it.

Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter30-Dec-13 1:32

30-Dec-13 1:32

'Me' is CM?

I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is (V).

Richard MacCutchan30-Dec-13 3:13

Richard MacCutchan

30-Dec-13 3:13

Quote:
Site News

2013 is almost feature-complete and we're now preparing for a very, very big 2014. Some of you have already been invited to take a sneak peak but even that is merely the tip of the iceberg. Let me know if you want to join the beta program.

So contact CP rather than asking in the Lounge: email chris at CP.

Veni, vidi, abiit domum

Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter30-Dec-13 3:22

Hamsters reveal their bias

30-Dec-13 3:22

I just did it. Thank you.

I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is (V).

OriginalGriff30-Dec-13 0:57

30-Dec-13 0:57

Just browsing round the site, and stopped in at Competitions[^]

Then I noticed the prize funds...

Best VB.NET article of November 2013
Total prize value: $797.00

Best Mobile article of November 2013
Total prize value: $1,635.99

Best Web Dev article of November 2013
Total prize value: $1,954.00

Best overall article of November 2013
Total prize value: $1,808.00

OK, so the hamsters don't like VB.. Laugh | :laugh:

But...

Best Database article of November 2013
Total prize value: $389.99

Best C++ article of November 2013
Total prize value: $1,287.00

Best C# article of November 2013
Total prize value: $957.00

They really don't like databases... Wink | ;)

And:

Best Android article of November 2013
Total prize value: $20.99

They positively HATE Android! OMG | :OMG:

Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam

Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter30-Dec-13 1:17

30-Dec-13 1:17

You missed the point. A ComponentOne Studio Enterprise cost $1495 and a Spread .NET - ComponentOne-PA cost $1499. BUT! a CP mug is priceless....

I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is (V).

OriginalGriff30-Dec-13 1:23

30-Dec-13 1:23

Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter wrote:
BUT! a CP mug is priceless....

Not quite priceless...[^]

Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam

Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter30-Dec-13 1:33

30-Dec-13 1:33

$11 for an original CP mug!? You kidding me! It's worth every penny!!!

I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is (V).

OriginalGriff30-Dec-13 1:46

30-Dec-13 1:46

Indeed it is.
However, the dictionary definitions of "priceless"
"having a value beyond all price; invaluable; precious"
or
"having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth"
Is kinda negated when the exact cost in dollars is presented to you... Laugh | :laugh:

Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam

H.Brydon30-Dec-13 4:26

H.Brydon

30-Dec-13 4:26

Your reply is priceless.

Windows 8 is the resurrected version of Microsoft Bob. The only thing missing is the Fisher-Price logo.
- Harvey

OriginalGriff30-Dec-13 4:36

30-Dec-13 4:36

It is indeed of inestimable value. But only because I don't work in quantum.

Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam

Chris Maunder30-Dec-13 5:16

30-Dec-13 5:16

Ah, but this month the Android prize will be a lot nicer!

OriginalGriff30-Dec-13 5:30

30-Dec-13 5:30

Two mugs? OMG | :OMG:

Monsieur Ambassador, you are spoiling us! Laugh | :laugh:

So, let me see...I've got about 30 hours to write a kick-ass Android article. That's a bit tight.
And I haven't found any time to learn Android programming yet, which is going to make it tighter still... Wink | ;)

Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam

Chris Maunder30-Dec-13 5:38

30-Dec-13 5:38

And you call yourself a programmer!

OriginalGriff30-Dec-13 6:09

30-Dec-13 6:09

Oh, learning to code it isn't the problem. It's the documentation that takes the time... Sigh | :sigh:

Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam

MacSpudster30-Dec-13 5:53

MacSpudster

30-Dec-13 5:53

No offense to CP, but USD $29 for a travel mug?!!

The title reads Ceramic Travel Mug yet the advert qualifies Durable Stainless Steel. Which is it?!! Confused | :confused:

More humorous is that the description qualifies Dishwasher Safe yet the very next line states Hand wash only.
So, put it in the dishwasher & then wash it by hand, can't use the sink...?! Poke tongue | ;-P

Even more damned funny is the Mousepad's "Additional View" ~
A plain white mousepad with a 1998-era iMac round-puck mouse! D'Oh! | :doh:

Good thing is, there's a 30-day Money Back Guarantee. Thumbs Up | :thumbsup:

Everyone go buy a bunch to make Chris (think he's become) a millionaire! Cool | :cool:

Then return 'em 28 days later! Suspicious | :suss:

... OK, not really ... it's the *thought* that counts! Big Grin | :-D

Chris Maunder30-Dec-13 6:01

30-Dec-13 6:01

The joys of cafe press.

We sell 'em at cost (at least they were at cost when we setup the store).

MacSpudster30-Dec-13 6:58

MacSpudster

30-Dec-13 6:58

Well, I'm gonna return the Apple-logo'd Shirt, BBal Cap/Hat and MousePad my wife bought (me for Christmas) via one of our Apple employee friends from the Apple Corporate Store at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino and get me some CodeProject garb!!

Chris Maunder30-Dec-13 7:00