Beta License Query
Simon
Posts: 2,661 Superuser
It's just struck me, when we sign up for the Beta version, we are given a free six month license, but at the end of this period, to continue using FSIS, we would be required to purchase a full license. Now, given that my current license expires in January next year, I would obviously purchase a license then, but then, if I wanted to take part in next year's Beta testing (for the 2015 version), presumably, I would then be given another six month 'free' license, but I would already have six months to run on my paid license, which would expire in January 2016, the same time as the Beta license would expire, so I would again have to purchase a new year's licence.
What I'm getting at is, after the initial six months free for first time Beta testers, what do 'second time' Beta testers actually get out of it, given that they would already have paid for their licenses?
This isn't a complaint, as such, just an observation, and I wondered what the situation is when Beta licenses cross over with paid ones?
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Simon
Posts: 2,661 Superuser
Yes, I mean the license for the Beta version. Actually, I've just thought this through again, and presumably, if I were to be accepted for Beta testing again for the 2015 product, then the remaining six months of the retail license purchased in January 2014 could be transferred to another machine, so, technically, I wouldn't be losing out on the six months purchased license.
I think that's probably answered my own question.
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Ville
Posts: 523 F-Secure Employee
We periodically extend active beta users' licenses. This is a thank you for submitting feedback and bug reports. The most active beta users get multiple extensions, which in practice means unlimited license time. (We reserve the right to change this policy at any time)
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And, I think, licenses for Beta version are unlimited(I'm not sure through)
I just got notice that my Beta License is expiring 12/21/2013. So I was wondering what I have to do? Do I have to buy the product to keep it going or do I just get a new beta license? And if so where do I go to do it.
Thanks so much
Well, If you click the renewal button it takes you to the purchase page. I think the Beta team will decide on who will get the 6 month extension or not. I just do not know when they decide.
In the beginning everyone gets a license which is valid for six months and as Ville mentioned we are extending the licenses of active users periodically. As of today we have done again a set of extensions to the licenses for our tester. Hit "Check now" and check out!
The subscriptions between purchased product and the one received through Technology Preview program are not compatible with each other.
Hmm... where would I find 'Check Now'?
I agree. It gets harder and harder to find bugs.
I found 'Check now', assuming it's the one where you check for updates. Mine hasn't been renewed as yet, but I do have a month still to go.
Where do you find the check now? I don't know alot on the computers so I have no idea can someone please get me in the right area? Thanks so much for the help.
You can force client to check the license by opening Launch pad, clicking on the F-Secure (rightmost) icon and selecting "Check for updates".
The client also automatically checks the license from server every 6 hours.