What is the meaning of beta version? Software

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Experts answer: external test version of the meaning. Software will appear in three editions 1.alpha internal test version, very unstable, generally does not appear to the public eye, only for internal testing personnel test. 2.beta public test version, namely, release the test version of software to collect public views And recommendations. 3. Is the official version, and are generally stable. Then there SP, servicePackage, patch against the official version of the loopholes and improving the integration of the patch.
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