Windows Beta and the Beta Windows technology program

(I hope this is the right section to post this in) IF I wanted to move to following microsoft Windows Beta (Windows 8 beta) when and if it is relased, what I read, I have to be a member of the Windows technical beta program. I have 2 Questions about it:

1. do I need to be a meber Of the Windows Technical Beta Program for Windows Beta? If this is not the case, how can I get them?

2. how to join the technical beta program Windows

The following article should help you find the information you are looking for: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833520/en-us.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!

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