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BoudouMay 16th 2009 12:55AM

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I begin to wonder if these leaks aren't intentional. Kinda like a demo.

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(Unverified)May 16th 2009 5:35AM

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I doubt these leaks are intentional. Microsoft already distribute private betas to industry professionals and writers. These people provide the press coverage of upcoming releases. They also seed private betas to key customers and other testers for feedback.

Leaks of private betas are of little value for Microsoft because these users cannot contribute feedback back to Microsoft because they are not part of the private beta program and are unlikely to give balance and broad coverage that a professional writer gives. At most, they will take dozens of screenshots and maybe a little commentary of a specific feature they love or hate.

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