Astra Tester Signups (THIS THREAD IS *NOT* FOR SIGNING UP! READ FIRST POST OF THREAD)

[bynevex]

I remembered my old password for this forums. yay me since I dont have the email anymore. I will use my new username from here on out though.

[garyday]

So, Codplay and others.

Lets face it , 300 users shouldn't really be stressing out the system too much, maybe if you put the load upto 1000-2000 then you will see some load on the system.
I mean after all this is ALPHA/BETA - if it goes down people will live with it, I mean I can
always fire up Yahoo/MSN or whatever if I *really* need to chat.. those guys manage with millions of users - surely the Trillian base can manage with a couple of thousand.. I mean it makes no sense to go from 300 to release.. this number should be growing on a weekly basis by a healthy amount.

There are users screaming for an update to this, I've been pro since 2.0 days, for about as long as I can remember... The sooner you satisfy your loyal guys the more likely that you're going to get rave reviews.. I mean even if it's beta and it dies a cpl times a day I can
handle that - I can always go back to trillain pro 3 or whatever if i really need to until these issues are resolved.. plus 2000 users will give you exponentially more feedback than 2-300 right ?

I think after months/years of hearing about this it's really time to unleash it to more people

P.S I hope the sametime plugin still works ;)

Gary

[tourbi]

Yea, they can, but do they live with it or do they complain that it's awful and forget that they are testing and behave like they paid for it and it should be working perfectly and how dare CS has done this to them, when they volunteered in the first place. ?????

[vinnie97]

P.S I hope the sametime plugin still works ;)
That would be a negative according to a post in the Astra operable plug-in thread in this very forum.

[bynevex]

It will be out when it is out. Why are you complaining about them not releasing something that isn't ready. It's like asking Ford to release the new 2010 Mustang in 2007. Let them design it, build it and test it first.

[ZodiacN64]

It will be out when it is out. Why are you complaining about them not releasing something that isn't ready. It's like asking Ford to release the new 2010 Mustang in 2007. Let them design it, build it and test it first.
As for me, I would like to see more active people participate more... Instead of seeing people with a post count of 2 get on Astra, and one of their posts being "THAT'S SO NOT FAIR!" and their second post being "HEY, I'M FINALLY IN!" and never to be heard from again...

[CPAGirlNC]

As for me, I would like to see more active people participate more... Instead of seeing people with a post count of 2 get on Astra, and one of their posts being "THAT'S SO NOT FAIR!" and their second post being "HEY, I'M FINALLY IN!" and never to be heard from again...You can't go by forum posts alone. They may be actively posting in Bugzilla.

[ZodiacN64]

You can't go by forum posts alone. They may be actively posting in Bugzilla.
That's true... but I don't really know that many people outside of the forums. I just don't like to see people voice their disapproval of not being able to test Astra ever since they became a member all the way back February of '07. :confused:

[CPAGirlNC]

That's true... but I don't really know that many people outside of the forums. I just don't like to see people voice their disapproval of not being able to test Astra ever since they became a member all the way back February of '07. :confused:I haven't seen much of that in this thread, but even so, there are many people who have used Trillian for years but never needed/wanted to join the forums.

[halcyoncmdr]

I haven't seen much of that in this thread, but even so, there are many people who have used Trillian for years but never needed/wanted to join the forums.

Like me for example :)

[ZodiacN64]

Like me for example :)
Welcome to the forum community, no0b. %-)

[Tarun]

I've used Trillian for quite a while, though I never joined the forums until recently due to the beta program. I'm a technician and programmer; so I enjoy technology forums more than anything. As Trillian Astra's annoucements and beta program began to grow, I finally saw a reason to join the forums.

[ZodiacN64]

I've used Trillian for quite a while, though I never joined the forums until recently due to the beta program. I'm a technician and programmer; so I enjoy technology forums more than anything. As Trillian Astra's annoucements and beta program began to grow, I finally saw a reason to join the forums.
Hee, hee... Welcome to the forum community, no0b. %-)

[geeknik]

Who cares if you get an invite or not? I've paid for Trillian pro for a while too, but I'm not clogging up the forums with gripes because I didn't get picked to test an Alpha piece of software that will probably crash on install. :) Besides that, look at my join date. I'm older then 99% of the people in this thread.

[Yelper]

This thread is funny. (angel)

I haven't heard much about Astra, but I'd be intrigued in trying it out. I was in the 2.0 and 3.0 beta, but didn't really do my part in submitting bug reports in Bugzilla (it was too confusing to me then :(), just took part in conversing on the forums. I'd be interested in what people's responses are to this new 'era' of Trillian, and its usefulness in many different locations/setups.

That being said, it's time to comb the forums. :P

[ZodiacN64]

This thread is funny. (angel)

I haven't heard much about Astra, but I'd be intrigued in trying it out. I was in the 2.0 and 3.0 beta, but didn't really do my part in submitting bug reports in Bugzilla (it was too confusing to me then :(), just took part in conversing on the forums. I'd be interested in what people's responses are to this new 'era' of Trillian, and its usefulness in many different locations/setups.

That being said, it's time to comb the forums. :P
My problem is that all the bugs I submitted are dupes... and that all the suggestions are submit all fall under "feature requests."

[wilford]

If possible, I want't to be a betatester.

[DiamondNRG]

My problem is that all the bugs I submitted are dupes... and that all the suggestions are submit all fall under "feature requests."

Suggestion = Feature Request ... seems logical. It doesn't necessarily mean they won't do it. Just that its not a BUG. And as far as them all being dupes, just learn how to use the search page :)

[ooofest]

Precisely. The enitre Astra protocal is new and does not have a secure infrastructure setup yet. I personally understand completely why they want to get a lot of the problems fixed when only 300 pople will be put out instead of 10,000+

Reliance on a new production infrastructure seems rather hopeful thinking by Cerulean Studios - some of us just desire an improved v3 client, in many respects.

I'd take - and fairly beat on - Astra betas every day, to test plugin compatibility, video chats, etc. with all the current services if they could somehow offer a version that didn't rely on their centralized test servers.

Honestly, I don't see why any chat/email checking/news/etc. client I utilize should require a central place for whatever Astra is being newly designed to do.

- ooofest

[lpf]

This thread is funny.
I'll second that (LOL)

[Dragoro]

Reliance on a new production infrastructure seems rather hopeful thinking by Cerulean Studios - some of us just desire an improved v3 client, in many respects.

I'd take - and fairly beat on - Astra betas every day, to test plugin compatibility, video chats, etc. with all the current services if they could somehow offer a version that didn't rely on their centralized test servers.

Honestly, I don't see why any chat/email checking/news/etc. client I utilize should require a central place for whatever Astra is being newly designed to do.

- ooofest

Because thats how they test things. If they didnt do it right, and then released it and it didnt work the way it was supposed to, people would be crying all over the place.

[forge77]

just a question. I had submited the for the alpha on the form close to the time it came out. I am just wondering, is the beta soon? since i've not seen an alpha invite. I've been watching the blog and itching for astra to come out. as a user of trillian for a fairly long time i cant wait for astra.

I guess getting to the point is there going to be anymore alpha slots because im just dieing to try/use Trillian Astra

[rahlquist]

Hopefully one day folks will learn there isn't any sense getting upset over not getting into a testing round for a new product. I personally have beta tested probably more than 200 products for 10+ companies in my life and that doesn't count the hundreds of thousands of lines of code I have written.

If there is one thing I have learned about Cerulean its that they are slow and methodical, they will grind their way through this and produce something thats stable on nearly as many machines as any other product out there. They have a difficult project in front of them since most of these other IM systems are not open systems unlike some systems/protocols like Jabber.

Personally I have never been part of any official testing for Cerulean but I would love to. Whining in the forums though is sure to get you ignored and denied. Nobody wants a fussy tester. Its trying enough reading bug reports that are poorly written, with huge grammatical errors without having to skim of the tears of a crybaby tester.

Best thing to do to convince Cerulean is to sign up and wait patiently, if you find a bug on the old platform in the meanwhile, let them know in a classy concise way and it may get their attention enough for them to want to make you a tester.

[Hanschke]

what is if the hardware and software is changed after i have sighed in in the past. i use now x64 and not anymore 32 bit.

[voivod]

I'm on the Alpha Signups page and seeing the "Pro Member Login:" field. What should I enter there to submit information or how can I sign up for Alpha testing?

[ooofest]

Because thats how they test things. If they didnt do it right, and then released it and it didnt work the way it was supposed to, people would be crying all over the place.

Honestly, I have no idea which assumptions you are making about doing "it right."

Are you saying that they are controlling the server environment for testing purposes, only? I have no idea, which is why I was speculating on the overall Astra design. Admittedly, I don't know what to expect of their infrastructure requirements for the anticipated release-level code. From the way this alpha testing has been described, it seemed possible that they will require unique server-side code for some Astra-related functionality when it's ready for sale - that was the gist of my post, noting that such things may be inconsequential to potential testers and release-level code users who already own V3.

From this, I meant to imply that they could also be gathering reports from different tiers of users - i.e., include those who would attempt to use Astra as a stand-in for their current v3 configuration. If they go there for beta testing, then great. I'd be curious to know their plans, or find a link to such instead of openly speculating in this thread.

People have already been "crying" over aspects of v3.x for awhile, now :) . I don't expect a bug-free product with Astra.

- ooofest

[ooofest]

I'm on the Alpha Signups page and seeing the "Pro Member Login:" field. What should I enter there to submit information or how can I sign up for Alpha testing?

That was a question for me, too. I eventually found success in using my Cerulean site login info, if I remember correctly.

- ooofest

[voivod]

That was a question for me, too. I eventually found success in using my Cerulean site login info, if I remember correctly.
- ooofest
Do you mean your Trillian Discussion Forums password?

[ooofest]

Do you mean your Trillian Discussion Forums password?

I meant the Trillian Pro account information you received after purchasing a copy and getting an email with your login info for accessing Support, etc. Setting up an ID for the Forums is a different process.

- ooofest

[doclotus]

That was a question for me, too. I eventually found success in using my Cerulean site login info, if I remember correctly.

- ooofest
There is an email address & password used to authorize your pro account. They are asking for the email address associated with that.

[matpol88]

im sure others have noticed but aim 6.1 beta has been released, im not downloading it cuz i hate it. my question, why would it be so difficult to have astra publicly released? if aim can do it then im sure cerulean studios can do it better! ive been noticing more problems with trillian 3 every day, like recently aim express does not send compatible messages. and i think the idea of giving astra to pro only users is kinda backwards. C.S should be trying to obtain new customers by showing astra to those who dont yet pay for trillian. how is someone supposed to buy a product if they have to wait 7 months or wtvr to even test it?! im hoping cs notices this and releases a beta public soon.

edit: as im reading other responses im noticing that the biggest one is that releasing astra will cause people to complain alot more. if uve seen the size of the trillian 3 complaints i think it would be a good time to start with the astra portion. DOWNLOADING A BETA HAS AN UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PROGRAM IS NOT 100% sometimes not even 50%. thats the point of testing a program, having a lot of different enviroments seeing new problems. of course cs should still be distributing trillian 3, but why not give the option for astra? let people complain! unless theyre physically knocking on ur door all hours of the night i dont see the issue, ive tested a bunch of betas before and all of them have been public so i guess i dont see the point in "private beta testing". most recent example is ad aware 2007, not a complete program at all yet hundreds of thousands have downloaded in the past 2-3 weeks. saying that "cs doesnt want fussy testers" is ridiculous (no offense to the person who posted that). why would they want the "perfect angel tester"?? the way to get a product complete is to deal with bugs, not to just look at the pretty colors. enough ranting, i hope to see the beta soon.

[jazde86]

Hmm, any chance to get in? Its boring without the new Astra and its annoying every day. Extremely, when you are a big fan of it and set up a website and a forum only about Trillian.

[LogicOverflow]

Hmm, any chance to get in? Its boring without the new Astra and its annoying every day. Extremely, when you are a big fan of it and set up a website and a forum only about Trillian.

I'm going to tell you what others are probably going to say. If you signed up to be a beta tester, you'll simply have to wait your turn. It doesn't help anybody when you ask can I get in, including yourself.

All in all, be patient. With time, they'll open up for spots for testers and if you still don't get it, don't freak out, it won't stay in the beta phase forever. :cool:

[ooofest]

There is an email address & password used to authorize your pro account. They are asking for the email address associated with that.

Thanks . . . I actually mentioned those specifics in a followup to my original reply :) .

- ooofest

[jazde86]

It doesn't help anybody when you ask can I get in, including yourself.I'm not anybody, I'm a special man. :p And now my patience is over. :eek:

[jstraten]

I would like to join the beta test.

Thanks,
Jens

[BlueBongo]

I absolutely adore Trillian.. the reason I stopped using pro was because of some of the buggy issues. I am very interested in trying out Astra if at all possible.

I'd love ya forever :) or something like that :P

[TriSi]

Hello, is there going to be an open beta? Or would the Alpha stage include more testers soon! I cant wait to try the new Trillian

[ZodiacN64]

I'm not anybody, I'm a special man. :p And now my patience is over. :eek:
That's enough to convince me! Give this man a (beer)

[jazde86]

Thx for the beer, but I'ld like to play with Astra, the Trillian (http://www.trillianastra.com/) - not with Astra, the beer (http://www.astra-bier.de/). (LMAO)

[unhappyending]

I signed up yesterday and am excited to play with Trillian Astra. :)

[BigFreaky]

i think of astra everyday, and cry :(

haha, so sad...

[Sk8erBoy]

I would like to join the beta test too. I have a Mac and a Pc. Please invite me.

[Ediseye]

Hello.

I have been following Astra for about a month now and I'm becoming interested in it after seeing the new features and all of the speed improvement.

I know you said to sign-up on the form but I am not a Pro member. I use the Basic version of Trillian so I was wondering I could still sign up. Is the Pro membership required?

Thank you.

[ZodiacN64]

I know you said to sign-up on the form but I am not a Pro member. I use the Basic version of Trillian so I was wondering I could still sign up. Is the Pro membership required?
I am not a Pro member. Just go to www.trillianastra.com and sign up, just leave the Pro member entry blank...

I also sent Ameoba and Kid some fudge brownies to speed up the process. %-)

[Ediseye]

Hello.

Thanks for the info! Glad to know that I can sign up without having to be a Pro member.

:cool:

Thank you.

[astra1337ftw]

I finally installed astra, and it's pretty great (love the UI). My only suggestions/problems are:

1. trillian keeps erasing my saved passwords each time i start it

2. in AIM, I am unable to view profiles as in trillian 3 - a feature should be added to simply right click a contact and click "view profile", i'm pretty confused as to why they removed this great feature.

3. in AIM, the "direct connect" button is gone. This was another feature that was in trillian 3 that's now missing >.>

4. I've noticed that MSN doesn't let me draw (using the drawing thing). I can draw pictures fine, but when I hit send my contact doesn't receive them for some reason.

5. In google (talk?), when i'm signed into my google account, i can see my contacts and everything fine. However, when i right click the connection and click "Check mail" absolutely nothing happens.

6. A "set idle" function for AIM would be great XD

7. Those RSS tickers have gotta go, they take up space as well(although would be great to convince basic users to upgrade).

Overall, I love trillian astra and think it's a major improvement(performance, feature and aesthetic-wise) - if a couple of issues are ironed out/features added, it just very well might be the greatest chat program on earth (if it isn't already :D_)

Trillian Astra Build 37

Windows Vista Ultimate (x86) 32-bit
Pentium D 3.0 ghz , 1 gig ram, nvidia 256 video card


(squirrel)
(y)

[kano]

sign me up guys.
used trillian for yrs.
paid up pro user and im dieing to get new version.
keep up the good work.

[lostmybottlecap]

sign me up guys.
used trillian for yrs.
paid up pro user and im dieing to get new version.
keep up the good work.

Sign Up Yourself http://blog.ceruleanstudios.com/?cat=4&paged=3

Dont expect to get in soon thought, people that signed up in november are just getting in.

[Amatively]

I've been waiting so long for an alpha invite, I forgot Astra even existed for a a few months :confused:
When will we see more?

[baudilus]

DOWNLOADING A BETA HAS AN UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PROGRAM IS NOT 100% sometimes not even 50%. thats the point of testing a program, having a lot of different enviroments seeing new problems.

Allow me to underscore the difference between a beta and an alpha test. Alpha testing is when the software "framework" including features etc. is in and is basically functional, and needs to be tested because you know there are bugs to be worked out. Usually aphla testings is done in a simulated environment, but not always. Once alpha testing is complete, the software nearly "ready to be seen." (i.e. the major flaws / bugs are already corrected).

Beta testing, on the other hand, is sometimes (but not always) more widespread, and is used to find and fix the smaller bugs.

I have never personally seen a beta where the software was not 50% completed. In my experience, alphas are usually 96-97%, and betas are 98-99%.

I am actually surprised that CS is releasing the alpha to anyone outside of the company.

So be patient; in my recollection, trillian 3 was released to the public as a beta when it was first introduced.

[halcyoncmdr]

Alpha testing is usually only done in-house, even having a public alpha is very rare...

[worldbesta]

I want to sign up for Astra Tester... What things I need to sign up?

[ZodiacN64]

I want to sign up for Astra Tester... What things I need to sign up?
Go to THIS LINK (http://blog.ceruleanstudios.com/?p=9) and fill out the form. You don't have to fill out the "Pro Member" field, but it might be helpful you added what kind of hardware you are running.

[LiLButterfly]

Hi I have been emailing but getting no response... I am already a trillian astra user but I lost my email that has the link for downloading it. I can give you any details you want .. I have my nic and my password and the email addy you sent it to. To get all this info just email me at lildeb@kc.rr.com. I can't update till I get that email.
thank you
lilbutterfly

[snowyskies]

I'm willing to be patient for the signups. And if I get in at beta time instead of alpha, that's ok too. I'm hoping to be able to help with tablet things, since I've got a Tablet PC in XP. I figure that's something relatively unique to bring to the table : )

It would be nice to know how far down the list I am...but if they don't want to say....I'll deal.

It looks so pretty and shiny in the screenshots!!

[AshTR]

I'm willing to be patient for the signups. And if I get in at beta time instead of alpha, that's ok too. I'm hoping to be able to help with tablet things, since I've got a Tablet PC in XP. I figure that's something relatively unique to bring to the table : )

It would be nice to know how far down the list I am...but if they don't want to say....I'll deal.

It looks so pretty and shiny in the screenshots!!

Yeah, I think when I signed up, it was while there were problems with signups...So I signed up again but I'm not expecting an Astra invite. I'll just wait for a beta like everyone else. :p

[ZodiacN64]

Hi I have been emailing but getting no response... I am already a trillian astra user but I lost my email that has the link for downloading it. I can give you any details you want .. I have my nic and my password and the email addy you sent it to. To get all this info just email me at lildeb@kc.rr.com. I can't update till I get that email. -lilbutterfly
It really shouldn't take them very long to respond back to you. Are you sending Pneumatic (http://forums.ceruleanstudios.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=350) or Ameoba (http://forums.ceruleanstudios.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=7404) a PM of your request? :confused:

[HogCall]

It looks so pretty and shiny in the screenshots!!

Shiny?? Must be a Firefly fan. ;)

[Happysin]

Heh, I find it funny that I've been watching Astra for months and completely overlooked the alpha signup opportunity until now. Ah well, hope you all still want more testers. :)

[Oclair_Monanari]

Hey Guys,

I am sure my comments are common ones

I signed up for the Astra Alpha/Beta/711 test ages ago, also not a peep nor a confirmation reply... I was a pro customer but noticed my app has not been updated and the subscriptions also expired... Currently I am running Trillian on both Win XP pro 64-bit and Win XP Pro 32-bit. Running trillian on 64-Bit really is a lag, I often use the process manager to terminate the application rather than have it lock the machine for 30 seconds when it shuts down.

I really have absolutely no problem running alpha software

Have a good one guys,
OC

[L_Survivor]

is there a way to check out if the alpha invite sent to a spefic email address ?
I might have accidently deleted if the invitation mail went to spam folder. I have way too many traffic on spam folder as my mail address is quite old.
I can PM my email address to mods, admins if needed.

[bynevex]

My old pro accounts email is so flooded with emails. I wouldnt know if I got one either. I am pretty sure they are only taking current pro people anyhow.

[Van Wilder]

Me too, I don't know about the pro user part though. I signed up ages ago, and I just keep thinking my invite got lost through the cracks. However I updated my OS so I signed up again using a different address. I'm probably like 50,000th on the list. :eek:

[Dexter K]

Bah, I was one of the first to sign up as well when it was first launched. No luck yet. :(

Can we at least have a hint for a public alpha/beta? Weeks, months, years? :o

[halcyoncmdr]

I can see it now...

"When its done" -Amoeba

I just know that's what they are going to say if they even respond in this thread anymore. There have already been a lot of people asking this question and the answer is the same every time...

[tourbi]

I can see it now...

"When its done" -Amoeba

I just know that's what they are going to say if they even respond in this thread anymore. There have already been a lot of people asking this question and the answer is the same every time...I guess that means, they have answered the question several times. It's in the Astra forums.
Isn't it neat they have been so responsive while doing so much work on the Astra Alpha.
(y)(y)(y)

[DaKiwi]

i'd love to be considered for the testing team as from what i have seen trill astra is an awesome prog :) well done to those who have already tested :)

[wilford]

Hmm I signed up, but never heard anything...

[LiLButterfly]

It really shouldn't take them very long to respond back to you. Are you sending Pneumatic (http://forums.ceruleanstudios.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=350) or Ameoba (http://forums.ceruleanstudios.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=7404) a PM of your request? :confused:
No I am not sure how to contact them other than here... I have looked
LiLButterfly

[A duck!]

I just wish there were a way to see if I'm actually on the list. I signed up the first day and never heard anything. I heard there were problems with the signup process at one point, so I wish there were a way I could double check... *sigh*

[matpol88]

i agree with duck here, it would be so cool to see sort of a "lineup" for the next batch of testers. i would be much happier knowing im number 1500 than not knowing at all. then again, it might be a privacy issue if people dont want their usernames out there.

[streetdaddy]

There's a lot of propeller-head Trillian Pro paying users out there who are now relying on other channels to get their hands on leaked builds that are stable enough to be used on a daily basis. These users are happily using the Astra builds and not hassling on forums for answers to known bugs as they know full well its a work-in-progress, but they're possibly missing out on a few features like the Astra account, web im/status, access to latest builds, etc. These users are a little more technically minded than the average user and could probably provide good feedback to the developers.

These users are probably wondering where they are on the tester signup list as they've been coming to the site regularily for news, but these users are probably just as happy using a partially functional build that they've acquired from shady sources. It will give them time to decide whether or not they will want to pay money to upgrade when the time comes, possibly slapping down the $$$ for the final release on day one because they're already so accustomed to using it.

Its probably hard for Cerulean to know who these users are on their endless list of potential testers, but nevertheless, they are out there.

[crusher007]

I just wish there were a way to see if I'm actually on the list. I signed up the first day and never heard anything. I heard there were problems with the signup process at one point, so I wish there were a way I could double check... *sigh*

Same here. As far as I remember, I signed up within a week after the sign-up-form was released, but never heard anything after.
But somehow, a little later the form changed, so I don't if I'm still in at all.

[ZodiacN64]

It really shouldn't take them very long to respond back to you. Are you sending Pneumatic (http://forums.ceruleanstudios.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=350) or Ameoba (http://forums.ceruleanstudios.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=7404) a PM of your request? :confused:No I am not sure how to contact them other than here... I have looked. -LiLButterfly
Those *were* actually the direct links to get in contact with them... LOL! Just click on one of those links, tell that person that you lost your Astra password from your e-mail, click SUBMIT MESSAGE... and then, TA DAAA! Message sent. (e)

At that point, I guess they'll research it to see if you are a valid Astra user and help you from there. %-)

[srosner10]

Shiny?? Must be a Firefly fan. ;)

gotta love the a Serenity fan.

[srosner10]

i agree with duck here, it would be so cool to see sort of a "lineup" for the next batch of testers. i would be much happier knowing im number 1500 than not knowing at all. then again, it might be a privacy issue if people dont want their usernames out there.

second!

[LogicOverflow]

There's a lot of propeller-head Trillian Pro paying users out there who are now relying on other channels to get their hands on leaked builds that are stable enough to be used on a daily basis. These users are happily using the Astra builds and not hassling on forums for answers to known bugs as they know full well its a work-in-progress, but they're possibly missing out on a few features like the Astra account, web im/status, access to latest builds, etc. These users are a little more technically minded than the average user and could probably provide good feedback to the developers.

These users are probably wondering where they are on the tester signup list as they've been coming to the site regularily for news, but these users are probably just as happy using a partially functional build that they've acquired from shady sources. It will give them time to decide whether or not they will want to pay money to upgrade when the time comes, possibly slapping down the $$$ for the final release on day one because they're already so accustomed to using it.

Its probably hard for Cerulean to know who these users are on their endless list of potential testers, but nevertheless, they are out there.

I totally agree with you here. It's better to have a good 100-200 testers who you can actually rely on and will send you information back on bugs, ideas, improvements than having 1,000 + (if the servers were made to handle that capacity) and out of that,maybe only an additional 100 to the original 100-200 testers who would actually give their thoughts in making Trillian Astra greater than before.

I might not post everyday, but I do my best to read the forums everyday and read the fixes in the build logs. If I have any ideas, post them on Astra chat to see what others think about it. This is something that anybody who isn't a tester, such as myself can do to show that you're interest in making Trillian an awesome program with a lot of functionality. If others support it and like it, I'm sure one of them will place it up and vote on it.

As I said before, keep up the good work guys. I like what I see :-)

[fabian86]

becomes not birthday mans an entrance to alpha place?

xD have a nice day :D

[avibp]

:)If you have submitted your information in the past it is on file. You don't need to submit it again. :)

[DEEPSNUYB]

We are waiting for at least a reply to the beta tester sign up. We use icons that show our web presence on our website and use skype, icq, yahoo, msn, myspace im and aim. we have bought trillian pro for this purpose to run one im client and would like to test the astraware.

[fghori786]

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[lpf]

We are waiting for at least a reply to the beta tester sign up. We use icons that show our web presence on our website and use skype, icq, yahoo, msn, myspace im and aim. we have bought trillian pro for this purpose to run one im client and would like to test the astraware.
Don't you just love online translators? (y)

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Oh really? (LOL)

[halcyoncmdr]

Don't you just love online translators? (y)

I don't think that was a translator. It made perfect sense to me...

[LiLButterfly]

Hi. Not sure if I am posting right or not. I have tried a couple posts in other places. I lost my email for the trillian astra alpha. I still have my name and password but I dont have the email to give me the link to update. Can someone please help me with this problem. Please email me at lildeb@kc.rr.com.
I can give you any info you need. This was not the same email addy that I was sent the alpha email instructions
Thank You and sorry if I am not sending in the right place or to the right person.
LiLButterfly

[LiLButterfly]

No I am not sure how to contact them other than here... I have looked
LiLButterfly

Hi I tried clicking on the names there but it just says that I dont have access. Is there another way to get ahold of someone about this?
Thank You
LiLButterfly

[ZodiacN64]

Try clicking on the names again, but make sure it says you stay logged into the community and it doesn't log you out when a new browser window opens up. Try sending a message to Pneumatic (http://forums.ceruleanstudios.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=350) or Ameoba (http://forums.ceruleanstudios.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=7404), or pull up their profiles and send a PM of your request. It really shouldn't take them very long to respond back to you.

[bazurk]

Could I please be a tester for Astra

God bless you all
David Holmes
FDNY

[ZodiacN64]

Could I please be a tester for Astra?
Sure! Go ahead and click here to get on the ALPHA TEAM! %-)

[actown]

I hope i get on beta. I have used trillian since 0.87

[Fluke667]

i want astra tester login please ... i paid for trillian, but is not like the version 3.1

[iwn12]

Sure! Go ahead and click here to get on the ALPHA TEAM! %-)

That's Mean! I tried clicking that for the longest time...

[DEEPSNUYB]

We are waiting for at least a reply to the beta tester sign up. We use icons that show our web presence on our website and use skype, icq, yahoo, msn, myspace im and aim. we have bought trillian pro for this purpose to run one im client and would like to test the astraware.

Oh yeah and we're running Vista.

[bynevex]

Maybe they could post a list of the current testers so people know if they have been selected or not.

[halcyoncmdr]

If you've been selected you get an e-mail with the information needed. However... maybe posting a list of the Astra contacts or something...

[DiamondNRG]

Guys, I don't think they are going to post a list ... that seems to go against a lot of peoples wishes for tight privacy. As long as you know how to check/read email, you will know.

[Skeetergirl]

I read in the blog that they are going to keep the testing open until all "Pro" customers get a chance to test.... so, this gives us hope that we WILL get on the list! :eek:

I'm still waiting....

[xcom923]

I want a astra login too T_T

[L_Survivor]

Guys, I don't think they are going to post a list ... that seems to go against a lot of peoples wishes for tight privacy. As long as you know how to check/read email, you will know.
privacy ? meh.
would I post a list of users if I were working for cerulean studios ? highly unlikely...

I know how to check my mail but I dont want to scan through insane amounts of mails in spam folder everyday. yea, I could use search everytime but thats tedious, boring and as I only have clues and infos who'd be the sender and the subject I might have missed the e-mail and deleted it already.

long story to short, checking a couple of names shouldn't be so hard. but if cerulean studios thinks its not worth of putting effort on it, I respect that too. all I expect from them, is an answer. yes: we will look at it OR no:sorry. thats all.

[DiamondNRG]

L_Survivor ... but maybe there are people that don't want you to know what their Astra name is or that they are in the test. It is flat out privacy. I am sure they won't do this.

[Tikitiki2]

Well, if I did get selected, I hope it didn't end up in my spam box :P

[Hanschke]

are new people added? i dont get any mail :(

[LlamaLarry]

Well, if I did get selected, I hope it didn't end up in my spam box :PHmm, never occurred to me that it might have fallen into the spamhole. Can one of the current Astra alpha testers tell us the sender and subject of the acceptance email?

[sonssj4]

Hmm, never occurred to me that it might have fallen into the spamhole. Can one of the current Astra alpha testers tell us the sender and subject of the acceptance email?

Take a look here (http://forums.ceruleanstudios.com/showpost.php?p=681012&postcount=219) for the details you seek :)

[webants]

Hejjj

applied a few monts ago for the astra beta.. seems it must be lost somewhere too? can anyone check if it was send? or can someone nudge my application up the list? :)

WebAnts

[Johnnyboy]

Hejjj

applied a few monts ago for the astra beta.. seems it must be lost somewhere too? can anyone check if it was send? or can someone nudge my application up the list? :)

WebAnts

Wow! A couple of months ago. I was gonna come here asking that same question but I only signed up a few weeks ago. I guess I'll just be more patient.

[Medic2891]

I signed up a few months ago also. I am sure that they are trying to deal with a small group of people to test for right now. At least that is the way that Alpha and Beta tests go. As you progress closer towards final release you increase the amount of people testing. I hate that this is the way it is, because I can't wait to get my hands on this software. I am really excited about it and it is killing me to see all this progress with the builds with no way to try it myself. Oh well, they say that good things come to those who wait, so this better be good. :~)

[j.patton]

It's times like this that I wish I had signed up sooner. Next time I'll make sure to keep my eyes on the blog/forums. ;)

[Oehr]

well, i signed up 3 days or so, so i don't think that i will ever get an alpha pass or whatever :(

but i would really like to know, how many insiders are there(and how many "requests" aren't filled/ignored yet, right now)? And will the the beta open for all? Are trillian basic useres accepted, too(as im one)?

[DiamondNRG]

Oehr ... Here are the best answers I can give you, so I can only promise them to be *educated guesses* not truely perfect.

How many testers ... 400ish

How many signed up ... have heard 25,000 a few times and there is rumor to a 50,000 statistic but with nothing to back it up.

Will the beta be open for all? I am sure at some point it will be an open beta.

Are Basic users accepted? Yes, there are already quite a few in the test. Pro users are somhow "prioritized" but we do not have an exact answer of what is meant by that. At some point they have already stated they will be opening the alpha to all Pro users. I still believe that there will be an open beta for at least some period of time after this.

Hopefully that helps.

[Johnnyboy]

I have developed a concern about being an Alpha Astra tester.

I use chat for work. I can't afford to mess around with an alpha-app during the work day and Trillian Pro works so very well for me. However, I would have plenty of time for testing in the evenings when I'm not working and getting caught up with friends online.

Is it possible to run Trillian Astra and Trillian Pro on the same PC?

[Oehr]

i think so. after all they are two separate apps and not an update(3.x - 4.0). you just have to reconfigure everything, am i right?

thanks DiamondNRG for your answers and heres another question:
Do Trillian 3.1 Pro owners get the full version or will they have to pay again(the whole price or just a smaller upgrade one)?

[Johnnyboy]

Well, there was a blog on that a couple weeks ago (or a month). They're trying to put together a package for people that buy the latest version of Pro so that they get the Astra upgrade but that hasn't been decided on yet. It may or may not be a 'thing' yet.

I've been using the free version for so long but when I found out they were giving preference to Pro users, I bought it (I know, perhaps a marketing ploy but we're talking $25. Please). Now that I have Pro, I'm mad at myself for not switching earlier. There's some great features (plugin's mainly) that you don't get with the freeware version.

Anyway, love the product, thanks for the answer too! I mean, that completely makes sense but sometimes...what I think makes sense doesn't always mean it's going to be that way. Right?

[Oehr]

right. maybe it doesnt work, because it overwrites the registry of the good ol' trillian 3 so that trillian 3 is incompatible to run again(until next install of trillian 3)... yeah, im always thinking of the worst xD

[Johnnyboy]

Well, I'll just wait until I'm listed as a tester. If it mucks things up I'll have to install Astra on a different machine. Hmmm, perhaps a Virtual Machine....there are possibilities there.

[CPAGirlNC]

I believe the only registry setting Trillian makes is for uninstallation. You can definitely run both versions at the same time.

[tourbi]

I believe the only registry setting Trillian makes is for uninstallation. You can definitely run both versions at the same time.
And, if I may, for those who are dependent upon using Trillian for business, etc. it's important to have both on your system. There are times Astra Alpha just doesn't work quite right. If you have to communicate with people in timely ways, knowing it's always going to be working, use both. ;)

[DiamondNRG]

CPAGirlNC and tourbi are both right.

My suggestion would be to install 3.1.x to the normal default installation directory and let it put the registry settings in (which as CPAGirlNC stated is just for uninstalling).

Then install Astra to a different location (OUTSIDE OF PROGRAM FILES IF YOU ARE RUNNING VISTA). This time have it not update the registry information or make the shortcuts, that way it doesn't overwrite your shortcuts to 3.1.x. Then you can manually make a shortcut to Astra and even call it something different so you won't get them mixed up. (y)

[CPAGirlNC]

To add to Nick's post... the options to NOT create shortcuts, uninstall, etc. are not very obvious in Astra. Click the "More Options" button during installation and uncheck those options.

[Johnnyboy]

CPAGirlNC and tourbi are both right.

My suggestion would be to install 3.1.x to the normal default installation directory and let it put the registry settings in (which as CPAGirlNC stated is just for uninstalling).

Then install Astra to a different location (OUTSIDE OF PROGRAM FILES IF YOU ARE RUNNING VISTA). This time have it not update the registry information or make the shortcuts, that way it doesn't overwrite your shortcuts to 3.1.x. Then you can manually make a shortcut to Astra and even call it something different so you won't get them mixed up. (y)

Excellent! When I get added as a tester I will do the install as you've outlined.

Thanks so much to everyone.

[l3lueMage]

Do you have to be a Pro member to test?

[DiamondNRG]

Do you have to be a Pro member to test?

Read post #361 ... it is probably even still on this page.

[yeags]

Ok, here is the question...Is there a way to find out if an alpha e-mail got sent...my server crashed and all e-mails from the last 3-4 months were lost...While I doubt my number came up, it would suck if it had and I lost the message.

[vb_packets]

Dear Administrator,

I have been waiting since Day 1 for a invite to come through to my email box. I have really really wanted to test this out. I have been a Pro Member since 2004 and would like to test out your Trillian Astra Program. Please can you let me know when i will be invited because ive been waiting since day 1. The first day you put the invitation page up i went there to that page and i registered. I have been a patient and loyal customer.

Many Thanks

Mr Gordon

[cfurlin]

Dear Administrator,

I have been waiting since Day 1 for a invite to come through to my email box. I have really really wanted to test this out. I have been a Pro Member since 2004 and would like to test out your Trillian Astra Program. Please can you let me know when i will be invited because ive been waiting since day 1. The first day you put the invitation page up i went there to that page and i registered. I have been a patient and loyal customer.

Many Thanks

Mr Gordon

Join the club. I may have been the first to sign up and I still haven't heard a word. In fact, I've "signed up" 6 or 7 times now. Frustrating. I guess I just don't rate even if I'm a Pro user.

[DiamondNRG]

What makes you think you were the first to sign up? There are over 25,000 people signed up to "test". Even though most just want to use it, not actually help :(

Just be patient, all Pro members will be let into the alpha eventually.

[amjustice]

I am someone who has used trilian for years, I am looking forward to Astra and would very much like to beta test it. I am not currently a PRO user but I would def spend the money to get an earlier version of astra. Do you think its worth it to buy pro now? Or should I wait until they open something up more for astra testing?

[Rwallacefan2]

Personally, I would wait, Last year when they first mentioned Astra, I went and put another $25 into the kitty for the hopes of seeing astra withen a year, Well it has been over a year and I will get nothing for updates. when Astra comes out. So my opinion, Wait. Bill

[j.patton]

I am someone who has used trilian for years, I am looking forward to Astra and would very much like to beta test it. I am not currently a PRO user but I would def spend the money to get an earlier version of astra. Do you think its worth it to buy pro now? Or should I wait until they open something up more for astra testing?

That depends. Does basic do everything you need/want it to? If so then I would probably wait.

[CAryaSil]

I am someone who has used trilian for years, I am looking forward to Astra and would very much like to beta test it. I am not currently a PRO user but I would def spend the money to get an earlier version of astra. Do you think its worth it to buy pro now? Or should I wait until they open something up more for astra testing?
it makes no difference to be a pro user or not. i'm a pro user but no astra user. anyway i think it was worth it..
maybe i'll get an invitation to astra today. i'd really be happy about a birthday present from cc today :)

[DiamondNRG]

I doubt you will see invites on a Tuesday...

[CAryaSil]

I doubt you will see invites on a Tuesday...
i know. it was only a joke (maybe hope). i think it won't take a long time to get it. i can wait ;)

[DiamondNRG]

Oh ok ... well then good luck on Friday ;)

[BigFreaky]

don't hold your breath CAryaSil....

*disgruntled*

[DiamondNRG]

Maybe its all that Jpop that causes you to not get RANDOMLY selected :P

[shnoobles]

I posted in this thread a few times when i first registered... then I stopped caring. Now the threads just funny with all the random silly messages asking for astra :D

[CAryaSil]

don't hold your breath CAryaSil....

*disgruntled*
no no.. i mean i can wait until the official release is coming out or the pro's will get their fingers on it.
meanwhile i have to switch to miranda, cause msn is not working in trillian with a proxy server. too bad.

[ooofest]

I posted in this thread a few times when i first registered... then I stopped caring. Now the threads just funny with all the random silly messages asking for astra :D

I quit caring as well, but don't find it reasonable to make fun of people for still caring and asking about participation criteria.

- ooofest

[DiamondNRG]

I don't see anyone getting ripped on for asking questions, only when you are a jerk about it do you get ripped on.

[ooofest]

I don't see anyone getting ripped on for asking questions, only when you are a jerk about it do you get ripped on.

Maybe I was not clear.

Laughing at the thread has become equivalent to laughing at those people who come here with Astra-testing hopes, i.e., the subject which has become "funny" in some manner.

I said nothing about people ripping on others, just talking about dismissing them out of hand as part of a laughable/sad/whatever theme perceived in this topic.

- ooofest

[DiamondNRG]

Nope, the people laughing at the thread were because its funny how people try to plead. There is nothing wrong with someone coming here with a legit question.

This topic really even has no purpose. Nobody truely knows exactly how the invitations work except for those handing them out, and I think it would just cause a bigger mess if they were to post those details here.

[ooofest]

Nope, the people laughing at the thread were because its funny how people try to plead.

That was exactly my point: considering that funny, i.e., mocking people for what you perceive as their "pleading", as it were - seems unreasonable. They aren't all being jerks when doing so.

I suppose the topic has lost any functional purpose (if it ever had one), indeed.

- ooofest

[DiamondNRG]

Cool, carry on then, I just think its silly for people to beg/whine when that isn't part of the invitation process.

Have a great weekend.

[shnoobles]

No, sometimes its not nice to laugh at people... But other times when someone has a rediculous request or reason they "should" be a tester it can be funny.


PS - I have a computur. i shuld test astra kay!?11

[nutbar]

I gave the folks checking the alpha invites a rather comical (hopefully) invite request - I figured chances of me actually getting accepted to test Astra were none at best, so why not give them something to chuckle at as they tediously wade through thousands of requests :P I give them permission to laugh at it too - no feelings hurt, promise!

[geeknik]

Has anyone noticed a trend on how long it takes for someone who applied to get approved? Not that I'm in a hurry or anything, I'm just curious. :)

[DiamondNRG]

um, a long time? :P

[d_sturm]

Hi there,

here is another try to sign up to Astra-alpha testing. Pleeeease... ^^

[DaKiwi]

i cant wait to get to test trillian being a member since the beginning of trill

[DiamondNRG]

i cant wait to get to test trillian being a member since the beginning of trill

July 2005?

[DaKiwi]

July 2005?

No mate Sept 11 2002

[halcyoncmdr]

Just because he hasn't been on the forums doesn't mean that he hasn't used Trillian for longer... I'm a good example :)

[DaKiwi]

yep that's right lol i just have been on the forum since 2005 used trill since sept 2002 if not earlier lol

[DiamondNRG]

He said member ... so that seemed to mean forums, you aren't a member of a software program. Either way, not a big deal just thought I would ask.

[DaKiwi]

hehe i meant i was a member ot the trillian family and have used trill since the beginning lol sorry for the confusion mate :):)

[obionic]

Hello,
i registered yesterday as a astra tester . When I can count on email which I was taken. Unfortunately I have yesterday already installed astra and then determined I must register first. Therefore I can´t unfortunately used trillian at the moment . do not laugh because of my bad english i´m from Germany%-) … greeting obionic

[sidsaffron]

I filled out the Alpha form some 2 months ago and never heard anything. Are they still looking for testers and how to I check status?

[DiamondNRG]

They add testers every week. There is no way to check your "status". Good luck.

[matpol88]

i hope this week will be a mass invite one

i would be so pissed to somehow find out that they dont have my application, o well.

good luck to the rest of us!

[DiamondNRG]

So pissed? It is just an opportunity to see lots of crashes and bugs :P

[zen_astra]

So pissed? It is just an opportunity to see lots of crashes and bugs :P

By the way do you have to be a trillian pro user to be accepted as a alpha tester?

I too have submitted for alpha testing for a few times. I am a MAC user and frankly I cant wait to try this on the MAC. I am so tired of Adium.

Thank you.

[lavenderpekoe]

By the way do you have to be a trillian pro user to be accepted as a alpha tester?

I too have submitted for alpha testing for a few times. I am a MAC user and frankly I cant wait to try this on the MAC. I am so tired of Adium.

Thank you.

No, you don't have to be a pro user. They are going to be sending out a lot of invites this weekend per the blog. But, Astra doesn't work on a Mac the way you want it to. At least not yet. Only the web version works on Mac, and the web version isn't up right now.

[sonssj4]

Yeah, hope to be at least a thousand invites :P
Good luck to all, who are waiting!

[Eluzion]

Cool, I got in. Looking forward to testing!

[CWM480]

Cool, I got in. Looking forward to testing!

WTG Eluzion.. Still waiting here :confused:

--cm

[DaKiwi]

good luck to ya mate i hope ya enjoy astra :)

[Pinglu]

got an astra account this morning!!
you cannot imagine how happy I was... now, finally!!

but... still it is some kind of different..
maybe these questions has already been answered... i'll search for them... just wanted to post here ;-)

--> Can I remove these snippets in the chat window?? it's sucking...
--> why does alpha do not keep my old trillian 3.x settings? I have to rename almost every contact and the history is also gone -.- AND my stored away messages (nearly a hundred) are ALL gone :'(

another problem i've got... with this forum... i wouldn't call me dumb or sth but i cannot figure out how to set my signature... i just cannot find the field..... -.-

still a happy Ping enjoying his first day with astra ^^

have a nice day

greets

[DiamondNRG]

--> Can I remove these snippets in the chat window?? it's sucking...
--> why does alpha do not keep my old trillian 3.x settings? I have to rename almost every contact and the history is also gone -.- AND my stored away messages (nearly a hundred) are ALL gone :'(another problem i've got... with this forum... i wouldn't call me dumb or sth but i cannot figure out how to set my signature... i just cannot find the field..... -.-

Pinglu...

1) The RSS feeds in the chat window are not configurable/removable yet, they will be later.

2) Trillian Astra will keep your old settings just fine if you install over top of your old version. This is not recommended anyways while it is in Alpha as it will crash and have bugs and it will break. You will not be pleased if you don't keep 3.1 around for a while.

3) Signatures are not allowed until 3 days of membership and 5 posts. Also if you just want this to stick the silly mini thing in, they don't work right now anyways.

[Pinglu]

Pinglu...

1) The RSS feeds in the chat window are not configurable/removable yet, they will be later.

2) Trillian Astra will keep your old settings just fine if you install over top of your old version. This is not recommended anyways while it is in Alpha as it will crash and have bugs and it will break. You will not be pleased if you don't keep 3.1 around for a while.

3) Signatures are not allowed until 3 days of membership and 5 posts. Also if you just want this to stick the silly mini thing in, they don't work right now anyways.

hey thx a lot!!!

i've got 3 pro backed up... but i also really want to know who is behind the numbers when using astra... -.-

anyway, thanks for helping --> i ll try to make the numbers turn into letters ^^

greets

[Pinglu]

sry guys for double posting but i actually cant change my last post...

i just solved my earlier problem: It is very simple to get your old contact list to astra AND your stored status messages...

you simply search the folder where your a file named astra.ini is stored... open and change the "Use Local Contacts=0" value to 1 save it, search your old trillian folder where you gonna find two files called budies.xml and events.xml copy them both in the folder where the astra.ini is stored, and replace the old files..
the same with log files... just copy them into the astra folder

maybe you all know this and i just repeating it for the million time... but i have used the search function to find an answer, but no, i could find nothing that in some way slightly touches my problem...

I hope some recent alpha testers will find that helpful ^^

so, have a nice day... have to go to genesis now... ^^

[pknaz]

WWOOOOOOOOTTTT - I'm in!! :)

[ttaker2654]

I don't think i'm ever going to get an an invite. I've been checking my email for weeks and still nothing.:confused:

[Oclair_Monanari]

So far so good!

[bigcurt]

I was finally accepted :). Thanks - looks great.

[ttaker2654]

Congrats to you bigcurl

[ttaker2654]

sorry bigcurt

[virgoville]

I don't think i'm ever going to get an an invite. I've been checking my email for weeks and still nothing.:confused:
don't worry... :) read the blog, they say we WILL get to every invitation eventually, so please be patient!
...so i am... :p ;)

[AcidicChip]

don't worry... :) read the blog, they say we WILL get to every invitation eventually, so please be patient!
...so i am... :p ;)

Yea, I wanna be an Astra tester too! Let's string them up by their toes and cover them with tar and feathers!! (clown)

P.S.
Bug in clown smiley thingie... SEE?! I'm an awesome tester!!!

[ttaker2654]

I just signed up for the third time I don't think my last one went threw had problems with explorer. I just hope I am being considered.

[jarrodtb]

How does an iphone user sign up for the alpha without a pro login? Thanks for any help.
jarrodtb@hotmail.com

JB

[wagnerr52]

How does an iphone user sign up for the alpha without a pro login?

Being a pro user is not required for the alpha. Here (http://blog.ceruleanstudios.com/?p=9) is the link to the signup sheet.

[AcidicChip]

Astra for iPhone? I can't wait to see that!

[Ubiquitous One]

Is there a way to determine if my form was even submitted properly and being considered?

[AcidicChip]

Is there a way to determine if my form was even submitted properly and being considered?

I second that. I ended up signing up more than once because I was unsure if it was properly submitted. A confirmation e-mail of some sort after form submission would be nice.

[j.patton]

It's been a while since I submited mine, but if I'm not mistaken you are redirected to a "Thanks for submitting..." screen after you have successfully submitted your "application".

Then you just have to wait.

[croxis]

My spam filter was a bit hyperactive recently and I lost some legitimize emails. Is there a way to check if I actually have been accepted or not?

[DiamondNRG]

croxis: no there is not.

[croxis]

Darn, I'll just have to wait like everyone else then :)

[TerroX]

I wish being a Pro user gave me some kind of preferential treatment for private tests. I paid back in 2003 and I still have not got into a single test before it became public. I do proper bug reports in other projects with full testing for hours on hard-to-find bugs, it annoys me to think that some kid lies in their application & taking up a slot will install an alpha for 5 minutes and never use it again.

I assume that paying for a Pro account would prove me more reliable than ANY other unpaid applicant no matter what BS they spiel on the submission form.

Or should I just BS my butt off next time?

[AcidicChip]

I wish being a Pro user gave me some kind of preferential treatment for private tests. I paid back in 2003 and I still have not got into a single test before it became public. I do proper bug reports in other projects with full testing for hours on hard-to-find bugs, it annoys me to think that some kid lies in their application & taking up a slot will install an alpha for 5 minutes and never use it again.

I assume that paying for a Pro account would prove me more reliable than ANY other unpaid applicant no matter what BS they spiel on the submission form.

Or should I just BS my butt off next time?

TerroX,

I'm sure us being Pro members (since 2002) will give us some practical benefit for Astra. Perhaps it will allow us a slot in Beta? Astra is in Alpha stage right now, which is a very delicate and bridal stage of an application's development. It's crucial to limit applications to specific testing scenarios, and it just so happens that you and I don't match the criteria they are looking for, or perhaps they just haven't gotten as far as your Alpha request yet?

Either way, I don't think complaining about it will get you anywhere, and it just doesn't look good.

Be patient, I'm sure you'll be kickin' back using Astra, and laughing about this, soon. (clown)

[DiamondNRG]

To the last 2 posters...

If you guys read the blog you would know that being a Pro member DOES get you a BETTER CHANCE at getting into the Alpha ... it is only a chance though ... as it appears to be a somewhat random order ... so please don't get offended if someone you feel is less qualified happens to get in prior to you.

And secondly.....

If you read the blog you would know that Cerulean stated they were going to LET ALL PRO MEMBERS INTO THE ALPHA. This means if you have a Pro account and you put it on your application, you will get into the Alpha at some point. This means ALL PRO MEMBERS will have a chance to use the program prior to the feature lock of Beta.

[AcidicChip]

I do skim read the blog (daily) to see what's going on, but that may have been something I have missed. It is refreshing news, and I appreciate the heads up.

[DiamondNRG]

No problem :)

[matpol88]

Ubiquitous One: how did u get the signature to work? i tried copy and pasting the code but it doesnt work at all.

[AcidicChip]

Anyone else getting this error in FF when loading this thread?

Error #2044: Unhandled IOErrorEvent:. text=Error #2124: Loaded file is an unknown type.

I think it's from the Astra signature.

[thezippy]

I signed up for the alpha MONTHS ago, and have yet to hear anything.

I now have an iPhone. SHould I sign up again, as an iPhone user, too, or should I just wait it out and assume that someday I'll get called up to the big leagues?

(Pro user)

Charlie

[ShinZaiaku]

Congrats to everyone who is not is in the testing.

[DiamondNRG]

matpol ... look at the user "tourbi" her signature contains the information you desire, what you are copying is for webpages not forums, but the minis dont work anyways (right now) so why not just wait until they do, eh?

acidic ... yes that bug is horrible, I am going to guess you are using CS3? That seems to be the kicker of the deal, just turn signatures off or use adblock or something similar on your browser. It will save time to not load all the flash anyways not to mention not having all the annoying errors.

thezippy... nope, just wait, no need to resign up.

shinzaiaku ... why would you give congrats to those not in? this post seems rude to me..... (n)

[Amatively]

I signed up some time last year I think, I only got the email telling me I was accepted into the alpha test this week, and to be honest I've totally lost my excitement and willingness to test it now. I guess that's the down side for keeping us waiting so long, some of us just can't be bothered with it.

I mean I use it and it's a great program and all (not ATM because the main reason I wanted it was for MySpaceIM which doesn't work right now) but it's not as exciting as when I typed in all my details willing to take it for a test drive.

[doclotus]

To the last 2 posters...
If you guys read the blog you would know that being a Pro member DOES get you a BETTER CHANCE at getting into the Alpha ... it is only a chance though ... as it appears to be a somewhat random order ... so please don't get offended if someone you feel is less qualified happens to get in prior to you.
This seems contradictory to me. There is either a bias to tester selection(Pro subscribers or some other criteria), or it is random. It cannot be both.

The only documented bias I can recall from the blog is the statement that Pro users would get in prior to Beta in order to provide input on features. Personally, I think Pro users should have always been first in line, but I'll own my bias in that regard.

*patiently waits for his invite*

[DiamondNRG]

Well they are not first in line. And it is not FIFO, so what I said is true ... so I guess it is random with a weighted factor for Pro members. Which is possible.

[matpol88]

wow diamond, ur pretty usefull around here. ur like answering questions left and right. pshh..

keep up the awesome work

[DiamondNRG]

Thanks Matt ... some days I probably should give up and go outside more, but its good to know at least one person appreciates the effort (y)

[halcyoncmdr]

Now to burst NRGs bubble just because I feel like it. I am running CS3 and don't have any flash errors... http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a38/halcyoncmdr/Emoticons/shiftyninja.gif



Didn't really burst anything I know, but I made it sound evil didn't I? lol You know I <3 you NRG... In a friendly way... NRG does answer a lot of questions around here doesn't he? :)

[DiamondNRG]

psh....

/me grabs witchcraft manual and casts a whole shrew of flash error popups on you for all eternity!

You are very lucky ... seems maybe more specifically it is related to having FLASH CS3 possibly also having to do with the debugging portion. Doesn't really matter to me anymore since I now blocked the flash minis :)

[halcyoncmdr]

Hehe I remember talking to you about the flash errors before as well, so I'm just pulling your leg. :P Yeah it does seem to be a FLASH CS3 problem. I don't have the Flash program installed, just the flash plugin, and I am not having any problems whatsoever.

Poor witchcraft manual... it failed horribly :P

[DiamondNRG]

Yeah, I didn't mean it had anything to do with the rest of the CS3 lineup :P

Oh don't worry, the popups will come SOON(tm) MUAHAHA

[matpol88]

wat does trillian mini info have to do with the signatures? people have other types of signatures that arent trillian related. i think i missed the info u were talking about. but i appreciate the effort anyways

[ottid888]

Hi guys,

i'm a pro user, and have already signed up for beta testing, and still patiently waiting. :D

[DaKiwi]

aint we all mate :)

[mikefromcz]

Hello,

A looong time ago I have signed up for alpha testing of Astra. But I stil did not get any invitation.
Would you check it, please? I really love trillian and I am a Pro user of current public version and I would really be greatful for invitation for Astra alpha testing...
Thanks in advance
Michal Stoppl (wizard)

[DiamondNRG]

wat does trillian mini info have to do with the signatures? people have other types of signatures that arent trillian related. i think i missed the info u were talking about. but i appreciate the effort anyways

Not really sure what you are asking here... The flash errors are because of Minis ... they cause errors with some versions of Flash software. The only way this really has much to do with signatures overall is that some people turned signatures off to avoid the minis (which cause the errors) but you can just block the minis separately with an extension like adblock.

[Rich.Wolf]

Just checking to see if perhaps I missed an invitation to the test program. I submitted an application several months ago. I understand that the program is limited, but thought it's worth a shot asking.

Thanks

[DiamondNRG]

Rich.Wolf - Just keep an eye on your inbox for email from ceruleanstudios.com ... there is no way to "check" on an application. Good luck.

[AcidicChip]

I signed up some time last year I think, I only got the email telling me I was accepted into the alpha test this week, and to be honest I've totally lost my excitement and willingness to test it now. I guess that's the down side for keeping us waiting so long, some of us just can't be bothered with it.

I mean I use it and it's a great program and all (not ATM because the main reason I wanted it was for MySpaceIM which doesn't work right now) but it's not as exciting as when I typed in all my details willing to take it for a test drive.

Dude, you MUST be kidding me. You're finally accepted, and you're still complaining? Most of us would kill to be in your shoes, man. Stop whining. :eek:

[ZodiacN64]

Dude, you MUST be kidding me. You're finally accepted, and you're still complaining? Most of us would kill to be in your shoes, man. Stop whining. :eek:
I agree with AcidicChip... You should consider yourself lucky. (LOL)

[Amatively]

Dude, you MUST be kidding me. You're finally accepted, and you're still complaining? Most of us would kill to be in your shoes, man. Stop whining. :eek:

I was just stating my opinion, I was hardly complaining/whining, I guess it sounded like I was a little, though. What I was trying to say was the super long wait took away the novelty of it for me, I don't even use Astra to be honest, I just don't have a need to use it :/

I'd gladly give up my invitation to someone who's waiting, if I could :)

[matpol88]

is there a way to transfer an invite?

[AcidicChip]

I was just stating my opinion, I was hardly complaining/whining, I guess it sounded like I was a little, though. What I was trying to say was the super long wait took away the novelty of it for me, I don't even use Astra to be honest, I just don't have a need to use it :/

I'd gladly give up my invitation to someone who's waiting, if I could :)

*raises his hand excitedly* "ME ME ME! I WANT IT!"

I doubt there's a way to transfer it though, plus I don't think the higher-ups would like that. :'(

[DiamondNRG]

It is frowned upon.

[matpol88]

bah! my face is tired from frowning too much on the lack of astra!

jk

[AcidicChip]

I'm sorry if this has been asked and answered a million times, how often are names drawn out of a hat for new astra testers? ;p

[DiamondNRG]

It seems to be a weekly thing, but there is no concrete proof of that. It will happen eventually ;)

[Taylormade629]

Is there any way to know when you wil become a tester or how far down on the list you are ?

[DiamondNRG]

Nope.

[AcidicChip]

Don't listen to Diamond, he doesn't know about the psychic hot lines... What's her name again? Miss Cleo? She'll tell you what's up.

[DiamondNRG]

Don't listen to Diamond, he doesn't know about the psychic hot lines... What's her name again? Miss Cleo? She'll tell you what's up.

Come on now, I talk to your mom on there all the time, and she swore to me they are unable to break into CS to find me answers to such questions!

[AcidicChip]

Come on now, I talk to your mom on there all the time, and she swore to me they are unable to break into CS to find me answers to such questions!

Ah, I was wrong! He does know! (clown)

[matpol88]

:( still not a tester yet. with all the threads talking about the bugs, i dont hear too much about the good stuff.. how is astra for the rest of u?

[AcidicChip]

I say each sign up gets assigned a ticket number, and you draw random tickets, and winners have 1 week to respond, otherwise their spot will be drawn off again. Filter out non-serious testers, and get us eager ones in there faster.

Perhaps Pro Members get more tickets than non-pro members, for an advantage. All thoughts. :)

[DiamondNRG]

I say each sign up gets assigned a ticket number, and you draw random tickets, and winners have 1 week to respond, otherwise their spot will be drawn off again. Filter out non-serious testers, and get us eager ones in there faster.

Perhaps Pro Members get more tickets than non-pro members, for an advantage. All thoughts. :)

Pro members supposedly already have better odds at being invited.

[AcidicChip]

Pro members supposedly already have better odds at being invited.

I know that, but I was suggesting a way to increase odds if a raffle system was ever put in place. Just wishful thinking.

[DiamondNRG]

Kinda silly to even think they would change the way the alpha invites work in the middle of the game ... before you know it they will have opened it up to ALL pro members that signed up anyways (like they said they would do BEFORE beta)

[AcidicChip]

I never said they would change it, I was just making conversation, tough guy. (clown)

[matpol88]

i think we can settle all our problems by just giving me and acidicchip an invite. i think that works out best for all of us. :)

[AcidicChip]

i think we can settle all our problems by just giving me and acidicchip an invite. i think that works out best for all of us. :)

LoL, I agree! Consider this a petition! 8-B

[DiamondNRG]

The wheel that squeaks gets greased ... but the wheel that squeals and whines and locks up ... well they just throw the wheel away and get a new one :P

[AcidicChip]

See what you did? He's all philosophical now.

[matpol88]

i get wat hes saying. but im still astraless. lol

but thank u diamond for ur deep words of wisdom.

[ColdNorthMenace]

i just realized that google only keeps what it sees as junk mail for a certain period of time.

what do i do if i think i MISSED my invite? How can I tell?

[DiamondNRG]

If you missed it you are out of luck. Should have had email from ceruleanstudios.com not go to junk anyways ;)

[iNoles]

i just realized that google only keeps what it sees as junk mail for a certain period of time.

what do i do if i think i MISSED my invite? How can I tell?

I thinks 30 days to clear out an old spam email.

[ColdNorthMenace]

i cant be sure what google has going on....

[matpol88]

so maybe thats what happened... i pmed pneumatic a long time ago about a possible lost email but he never got back to me. (he prob was the wrong person to pm so if u read this i apologize). that would also explain why i dont and wont see an email from cerulean studios.

DOH!

[AcidicChip]

i cant be sure what google has going on....

In the gmail search bar, type the following:

in:anywhere astra

That'll pull up every e-mail with the word "astra", including your spam box.

[ColdNorthMenace]

um, they are deleted after so long.

[matpol88]

almost 3 gigs of storage and they couldnt just hold on to that email for a little bit longer?!!? argh. i guess those in our situation have to wait till beta.

[cfurlin]

Pro members supposedly already have better odds at being invited.

Totally not true. I've been trying to get intro the alpha since almost day 1 and I'm a pro member...

BTW, I tried again today and the form tells me my Trillian user name is wrong. Gee, I just signed into the site 30 seconds ago... <groan>

[DiamondNRG]

cfurlin, it is the PRO email you signed up with, not your forum username.

And I said you have better odds of getting in if you are a Pro member. I never said every Pro member would be in already.

There are less than 4,000 people in ... probably over 80,000 signed up by now ... So there is a chance that it could take a long time for anyone to get in, even a Pro member.

Almost day 1 really doesn't mean anything when there were probably 4,000 signed up in a matter of HOURS.

And why do you keep trying anyways? Your new attempts have almost no chance compared to your original one, so why not sit and wait? It doesn't magically happen the second you submit the forum anyways.

[matpol88]

ah but if the original email was deleted by gmail then signing up on a different email account might help.

how do u like astra so far diamond? all i hear is complaining, u prob have something good to say about it