Happy Holidays 2003

By Nate Mook | Published December 25, 2003, 4:30 AM

In what has come to be almost tradition for BetaNews, we would like to take a moment to give thanks for the support we have received this past year from our software authors, downloaders and avid readers. 2003 was a defining year for BetaNews and we continue to grow by leaps and bounds each day thanks to you.

As 2004 draws near, we have much in store for BetaNews - including the oft-promised complete site overhaul. While we have long planned to launch the new BetaNews, the crucial pieces have finally fallen into place and we look forward to bringing you a vastly improved BetaNews experience.

The new year is also set to bring exciting announcements in the realm of technology. As Microsoft works to complete a beta version of Longhorn, Windows XP will receive its first major update in the form of Service Pack 2.

The tit-for-tat rivalry between MSN and AOL will surely heat up as both services expand broadband offerings. And Linux will continue to worry Redmond executives, while open source vendors battle further lawsuits from SCO.

As always, we wish all of you a safe and happy holidays, filled with triumphant celebration. Although 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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Now, is this the year SP2 for Windows XP comes out or is that 2005????

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I did this last year, so it's become something of a tradition...

Happy Holidays 2003:
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As 2004 draws near, we have much in store for BetaNews - including the oft-promised complete site overhaul.

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.

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Your post cracked me up with that one last year... This time there will be changes - promise!

-DW

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A blasphemous pagan x-mass & may the betanews.com cyphers live long & prosperous. And yeah, all the other ppl visiting this great site; enjoy the "holidays"!

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

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Happy holidays to all and a healthy New Year!

BetaNews is well appreciated.

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Merry Christmas and happy new year... (almost?) lol

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Happy Holidays to You and may God Bless You and Yours.

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This is the Christmas season NOT the 'happy holidays' season.

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agreed!

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In the same regards, 'tis the reason for the season!' Merry CHRISTmas!

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Happy Winter Solstice

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Merrrrrrrrrrrrrrry Christmas!

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My Wife and I would like to wish you all a very safe and wonderful Christmas and New Year.. See U in 2004. :)

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Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all :)

Look forward to seeing what 2004 has to bring ^_^

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Wishing every one at Betanews and around the world a Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to everyone and Thank you Betanews for another great year of info and beta's :-D

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Merry Christmas, everyone! Great site, keep up the great work!

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It is time to sit back and think about what the holiday's are truly about. Jack Daniels, family fighting and software.

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Happy New Year to all, and to the staff at Betanews, keep up your fantastic work! Cannot wait to see what this year holds in store for this site!

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