BETA ? what is it

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I'm new here. Can you explain what a " beta " download is , why i should take it or not. I'm on Vista. Thanks for your help.
Stephanie
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A beta is a maintenance release (or new program) that has not recieved full testing but was created in order to address some known bug(s) or to add some new feature in the program. Because they are not fully tested problems may arise from using betas.

 

I would only suggest using a beta if you are fairly advanced with computers or if someone from support directs you to a beta to solve a problem you are having.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Beta comes after the Alpha build. Alpha is where it is internal testing only. When you have a beta build often times your version number will contain a B in brackets. There is no real harm in a beta as we have already tried it with a standard blanket of testing but that does not mean that it is finished.

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