With the wide acceptance of the Web 2.0 definition of software in "Perpetual Beta" -- "Beta Software" has acquired additional meaning. Next time before you click the "I Accept" button you might want to consider what the "Beta Software" actually offers you.
Here are three possible definitions and each have different implications for the stability of your PC, or your data or your peace of mind:
- A "New Idea" Software seeking User feedback
- Software in "Soft Launch" mode -- aka "Gentle Deployment"
- Software seeking "Quality Assurance" feedback from a wider set of users having different computer configurations that are not possible in Quality labs of companies
