Beta? what is it

[flyinpc]

Hello, 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.

[djwilson]

beta is like the newer version about to come out, like a test version of the up and coming full version

[BrytonTaylor]

When used to refer to software, "Beta" is short for "Beta-test" - a period where the software is technically "feature complete" - meaning no new features will be added - and presumably stable enough for most common usages to actually work. (Contrast with "Alpha Test" which happens earlier, and is often not feature complete and even more unstable.)

[danelsmith]

Great information thanks for sharing:-)