Envious of registered OS X developers who get to try out beta builds of OS X Mavericks? Then we have good news for you, as Apple is allowing everyday users to apply to gain access to beta builds of the Mac operating system.

What is the OS X Beta Seed Program?

The OS X Beta Seed Program gives users the opportunity to run pre-release software. Test-drive beta software and provide quality and usability feedback that will help make OS X even better.

How can I participate?

Join the OS X Beta Seed Program and accept the Beta Seed and Confidentiality Agreement. Apple will provide a Beta Access Utility for your Mac, which gives you access to pre-release versions of OS X in the Mac App Store Updates panel.