G'day all,
While I can't answer all of your questions with the degree of clarity you would like, I can disclose the following;
Firstly, the impending CTM3 is in no way related to CTM 2.9 beta. CTM 3.X is being totally redeveloped - it will be a totally new application.
CTM3 will be first released to a private beta. The first cut will not be a public beta. The developers would like the initial beta testing round to be done in audited, controlled environments. This is because they want to eliminate as many real world bugs and hiccups as possible before it is released to public beta.
While the original planned release to private beta was March, it has been put back due to more intensive internal alpha testing.
There are no screenshots available.
There are no technical details available.
I realize how frustrating this wait is for all (and I count myself in your number). As soon as the private testers have information that Comodo says they can make publicly available, it will be posted ASAP onto the CTM beta board. A separate topic will be created for this.
The developers are well aware of everyone's high levels of anticipation and would like to thank all for their collective patience.
Cheers,
Ewen :-)