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Happy Holidays 2002

By Eric Steil, Nate Mook and Eddie Elmore | Published December 25, 2002, 1:01 AM

As this turbulent year winds down, we at BetaNews would like to express our deepest gratitude for all of the support we have received from our software authors, downloaders and avid readers. 2002 ushered in many changes and despite the ups and downs, BetaNews has continued to grow and evolve thanks to you.

Many great things are planned for 2003, with the new BetaNews expected to finally make an appearance in the coming months.

We wish all of you a safe and happy holidays, filled with triumphant celebration. While we are on an abbreviated schedule, be sure to check for new betas or jot a quick greeting to the staff.

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improvelence
Jan 6, 2003 - 11:11 PM

I hope the new betanews doesnt suck.

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Master_Yoda
Jan 1, 2003 - 10:27 AM

Happy Holidays 2002:
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Many great things are planned for 2003, with the new BetaNews expected to finally make an appearance in the coming months.

Happy Holidays 2001:
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We have much in store for BetaNews in the near future, including the oft-delayed new site, and will do our best to continue serving up the latest software and industry news.

Happy Holidays 2000:
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We will be adding more staff starting January 1, along with a new (and much improved) log-in system a week or so after that.

It's been promised for a long time now. We shall see. :)

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psychoactive1
Jan 1, 2003 - 5:04 AM

To every one out there... May 2003 bring Peace, Love, Happiness, and may Allah protect our data :)

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improvelence
Jan 6, 2003 - 11:12 PM

And Jesus too

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maface
Dec 30, 2002 - 7:34 AM

Happy Holidays to all!!!

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duck1997
Dec 30, 2002 - 8:17 PM

And a Happy New Year to all
It will take me a month to rember to writ 2003

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kingclyde
Dec 27, 2002 - 12:59 AM

To all those people at betanews and everybody else,have a merry christmas and a happy new year!

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egg83
Dec 26, 2002 - 12:16 AM

A Happy Holiday shout out to all of the staff at FileForum and Beta News! Keep up your fine work, and look forward to seeing what surprises you have in store for 2003!

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Aitvo
Dec 25, 2002 - 8:28 AM

May your day be merry, and filled with beer^H^H^H^Hcheer! (haha!)

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hotlips69
Dec 28, 2002 - 7:47 PM

Thank you for an excellent site, with an easy-to-read format.

Please, please don't change to the format that several other tech sites have moved to with different categories of news/software at the top, i.e. http://www.ntfs.org/

Your all-in-one scroll down format is fantastic.

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dimitry
Dec 25, 2002 - 2:59 AM

Merry XMas and Happy New Year to everyone.

Cheers.

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