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elfy
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      #380598 - Sat Jan 19 2008 09:36 PM

Hi can someone tell me what a beta version is or means cheers Elfy

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Re: beta [Re: elfy]
      #380600 - Sat Jan 19 2008 09:44 PM

I believe it is recently developed software released still in the testing stage.

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Re: beta [Re: paula1k]
      #380601 - Sat Jan 19 2008 09:43 PM

Welcome to the forum, elfy

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Re: beta [Re: Hello_There]
      #380654 - Sun Jan 20 2008 11:23 AM

hi it means it might not be 100% yet still in the testing stage might have the odd little bug if you download a beta version you are a sort of tester

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Re: beta [Re: mattytun]
      #380725 - Sun Jan 20 2008 06:56 PM

Quote:

if you download a beta version you are a sort of tester




And , there's no support or comeback if things go pear shaped. Best to avoid Beta's unless you are an accomplished pc user.

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