Written by Awportals.com

[quote=Active Worlds, Inc]Through this relationship, Activeworlds.com will enhance its services by incorporating beta testing as part of its product offering. The affiliation will allow Activeworlds.com customers to submit newly developed 3-D Web sites to BetaSphere evaluators, who in turn provide feedback that helps site developers improve ease of use, performance, and site navigation.[/quote]

It is unknown how much effect the use of BetaSphere had on the development of the platform, if any. Although the motive was clear.

[quote=Rick Noll]By making the user experience more enticing, visually compelling, and fun, Activeworlds is opening the doors to a whole new realm of 3D technology. Activeworlds is changing the way we interact, communicate, and do business on the Internet.[/quote]

Source: http://www.activeworlds.com/next/showart.asp?DB=NewsTable&ID=292&x=null.asp