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<syd> beta - __b__ugs __e__xist __t__ry __a__gain. |
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# Mostly working, but still under test; usually used with `in': `in beta'. In the RealWorld, systems (hardware or software) software often go through two stages of release testing: Alpha (in-house) and Beta (out-house?). Beta releases are generally made to a small number of lucky (or unlucky), trusted customers. |
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# Anything that is new and experimental. "His girlfriend is in beta" means that he is still testing for compatibility and reserving judgment. |
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# Flaky; dubious; suspect (since beta software is notoriously buggy). |
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Betas are usually released in the OpenSource and FreeSoftware world; for commercial betas, check http://www.betanews.com/. |
