So in the end we are all beta-testers....?

[kimosabi]

Yes, we are all beta testers. For any new product whether it be a computer game, car, tv, oven or w/e, the final test is always the initial release to a market and a few weeks after when customers start reporting or stuff start to happen. How the feedback from the "testers" is reported, depends entirely on how well your product is prepared for a release. A hasty release means more flaws that has to be corrected.