Beta software forum

[indians]

Dear all,

i want to host a forum for all beta softwares available in the internet.

my idea is explaining about the product and providing the official link of the beta sotware.

my question is should i contact the softwae owners before providing the information and link on my forum or no need to contact them.

Plz Reply.

Thank you.
Johny

 

[essellar]

There would be no requirement to contact the software owners before providing a link, but there may be benefits to doing so. Helpful reviews (not necessarily positive reviews, but well-thought-out professional reviews) may allow you (and select members of your community) the opportunity to participate in private betas as well.

Make very sure, though, that there is nothing on your site that even smells a little bit like a connection between you and the software owners unless there is an official arrangement with them. And if you are allowed to participate in private betas, pay careful attention to what you are and are not allowed to disclose to the public.