Jul 13 2007
9:17AM
EDT
The Ultimate for Tech Nerds: Access to Private Betas
In certain circles, often ones that cross over with rabid Star Trek fans, getting invitations to so-called "private betas" ranks almost as high as being the first on your block with an iPhone. Private betas are the early test versions of new Web sites. Usually, the company sends out passwords to "friends and family," who are supposed to use the site and offer suggestions. Some private betas get so hyped, people go around begging for invitations. The Gmail and Joost betas come to mind.
Anyway, now a Web site has popped up to help people who just HAVE to get into every private beta. It's called InviteShare. TechCrunch has a post on how it works. Knock yourselves out...
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