Originally posted by MIODudeRight - but all software companies do it - it's the only way.
typical software company - throw a link out there saying "FREE Beta! come download " as if they are doing you a favour.. meanwhile they are having their software tested for bugs for free.. then when all done, the beta will probably expire, or crash, or something, and they will not provide any assistance, as nobody supports 'beta'
"After expiration, 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 will continue to work in a reduced functionality mode"
February 2007 I think.