Beta Testers Needed. Win $100 Bucks

[woldise]

I work for a company called Network Foundation Technologies. We are working on an application that will cut streaming cost by harnessing the power of distributed computing, thus cutting the cost of streaming servers. Eventually this technology will enable everyone from individuals to large corporations to broadcast online television for a fraction of the cost of traditional streaming services. If you would like to know more about the company just visit http://nft-tv.com

OK, now I will get to the point that you are interested in. FREE MONEY! $100 Bucks

Every week we have a beta test to test our software. All you have to do is run the small application for 2 hours on Tuesday night from 8pm-10pm Paccific Standard Time. Its extremely easy and we haven't been having a lot of people participate so the odds of winning have been great. So if you have the spare time Tuesday I recommend you participate. I know I would, but I am unable to win because I am employed by the company. Sometimes we have bigger prizes like ipods, ps2, etc. Oh yea, the application is just a small self executing video player (no need to install anything). You don't even have to be by your computer while its running, you could just start it and leave. So in the end, this is a pretty good chance to earn an extra 100 bucks. Heres a link to sign up to become a beta tester.

http://nft-tv.com/beta_announce.php

I can assure you that this is 100% legit. No spam. No lies. No BS.

Any questions please email harold@nft-tv.com ( Please no spam. )

[Sirber]

I would be interrested :)

[CruNcher]

Does this also apply for Beta Testers outside of the US ?
Will there only be WMV Stuff transmited @ this low bitrates it looks decent but H.264 could help greatly here H.264 in .asf is no problem @ all :)
The idea is really nice the Client also seems stable looking the Star Trek Fan Movie Hidden Frontier S4E5 Crosroads @ the moment hehe :) @ 120 kbps

Current Framerate 30 FPS
Encoded Framerate 15 FPS

Currrent Bitrate 120 kbps
Encoded Bitrate 116 kbps

Total Bandwith Use 15 KB/s
Total Data Recived 12.50 MB

[johnhamler1]

I am a professional tester for many international organisations, I run many tests for different companies. we provide 100% satisfactio to all our customers, it is why I am in this business for 15 years.
in fact, I go to bed when my PC is working (europe).

My processor would be happy to work for you.he accepts cash, cheques, or paypal.

[Sirber]

it's a "chance to win", not "we give money to each tester" ;)

[feedback]

No such thing as Free Money.

Your "Chance to Win" is giving away your Email address which in itself is worth money to Marketing Companies.

BTW, I have gotten better offers of money from Condo TimeShare Salesmen...blah.

P.S. Found the below...

Network Foundation Technologies President Marcus Morton said this is just one of the first steps in creating a "Silicon Bayou" in Louisiana.
He has his eyes on entertainment as well as technology because Morton has a background as head of the rap music department for EMI Records and producer of films such as "You Got Served."

[MACC]

Less than 30 days remain for investors to take advantage of the Louisiana Angel Investor Tax Credit for 2005.
http://www.nft-tv.com/december2005.php

This sounds like a last day sale. How much of a break do the companies receive. Do they also get 50% tax break. Do the companies need to fill
up so many spots in order to get this tax break.

I think the last company I heard about where the state had breaks for this
sort of thing the company Rushed out an app real quick and it ended up
that it was based on open source software. Bad Bad company

[MACC]

http://www.lded.state.la.us/article/view.aspx?id=187
Here some more info. Even if I did win a cool hundred it would not cover
the cost of annoyance I would feel if I got tons of spam and junk.
How about giving a hundred to each tester than maybe there will be more bites. Since thats a long time for my computer to be doing nothing important.

[woldise]

Thanks for everyones interest.

Does this also apply for Beta Testers outside of the US ?
Will there only be WMV Stuff transmited @ this low bitrates it looks decent but H.264 could help greatly here H.264 in .asf is no problem @ all
The idea is really nice the Client also seems stable looking the Star Trek Fan Movie Hidden Frontier S4E5 Crosroads @ the moment hehe @ 120 kbps

Current Framerate 30 FPS
Encoded Framerate 15 FPS

Currrent Bitrate 120 kbps
Encoded Bitrate 116 kbps

Total Bandwith Use 15 KB/s
Total Data Recived 12.50 MB

Yes it this test is open to non US beta testers, but if we are giving away a cash prize it will be in US currency.

I am a professional tester for many international organisations, I run many tests for different companies. we provide 100% satisfactio to all our customers, it is why I am in this business for 15 years.
in fact, I go to bed when my PC is working (europe).

My processor would be happy to work for you.he accepts cash, cheques, or paypal.

Sounds good. I hope you can join us in our next beta test on January 10th.

it's a "chance to win", not "we give money to each tester"

That is correct.

No such thing as Free Money.

Your "Chance to Win" is giving away your Email address which in itself is worth money to Marketing Companies.

BTW, I have gotten better offers of money from Condo TimeShare Salesmen...blah.

P.S. Found the below...

Network Foundation Technologies President Marcus Morton said this is just one of the first steps in creating a "Silicon Bayou" in Louisiana.
He has his eyes on entertainment as well as technology because Morton has a background as head of the rap music department for EMI Records and producer of films such as "You Got Served."

We do not share any email addresses with any other companies. You email is 100% confidential and safe with NFT. Actually all of NFT's email are generated by hand to ensure that. Marcus is a very interesting person. Hes been successful in many different work places including Hollywood producing and many other ventures. He is a really good guy to work for.

Less than 30 days remain for investors to take advantage of the Louisiana Angel Investor Tax Credit for 2005.
http://www.nft-tv.com/december2005.php

This sounds like a last day sale. How much of a break do the companies receive. Do they also get 50% tax break. Do the companies need to fill
up so many spots in order to get this tax break.

I think the last company I heard about where the state had breaks for this
sort of thing the company Rushed out an app real quick and it ended up
that it was based on open source software. Bad Bad company

I'm not exactly sure what all that means as its not my area of employment, but if you are really interested just send me n email and ill forward it to the appropriate department.

We have had a working product for over 3 years available for download on our website. This isn't a rushed app to get a tax break. We are always improving our software, which is the reason for the tests.

harold@nft-tv.com

http://www.lded.state.la.us/article/view.aspx?id=187
Here some more info. Even if I did win a cool hundred it would not cover
the cost of annoyance I would feel if I got tons of spam and junk.
How about giving a hundred to each tester than maybe there will be more bites. Since thats a long time for my computer to be doing nothing important.

I will just quote what I stated in my previous post for you.

"We do not share any email addresses with any other companies. You email is 100% confidential and safe with NFT. Actually all of NFT's email are generated by hand to ensure that. Marcus is a very interesting person. Hes been successful in many different work places including Hollywood producing and many other ventures. He is a really good guy to work for."

I wish we could give a hundred dollars to each beta tester, but its just not possible for NFT at this point. We do select 1 winner from each test. But the chances are high, we aren't conducting large scale tests. At most we we have 30-50 beta testers, but it sometimes falls below 20. So for just running an small app for two hours I feel its worth the time.

[woldise]

Just a reminder, NFT will be conducting a test tonight at 8pm central. Everyone is welcome to join us, and good luck.

[Sirber]

video quality is not that great... what's the bitrate?

[woldise]

100kps for video
and 25kps for audio

No its not that good. We could broadcast at whatever bitrate needed, but for the test this is good.