I believe that Tony is preparing a statement / large post on their intentions concerning a new approach to Beta testing, and I remember him mentioning a much more open beta process this time around.
Not quite sure what this will entail, or whether it's still part of the plan, but you're right about the November release date getting a bit close.
Maybe the release date has changed too, but I doubt it, as Christmas is an important time to release it.
Maybe Tony can get that post out now.
It's got to be going on a week since he mentioned it. :wave:
Smiley.