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  2. Software release life cycle - Wikipedia

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    The software release life cycle is the process of developing, testing, and distributing a software product (e.g., an operating system).It typically consists of several stages, such as pre-alpha, alpha, beta, and release candidate, before the final version, or "gold", is released to the public.

  3. List of computer term etymologies - Wikipedia

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    People would turn to him to solve their problems, and he was referred to as "that guy in the red hat". He lost the cap and had to search for it desperately. The manual of the beta version of Red Hat Linux had an appeal to readers to return the hat if found by anyone. RSA – an asymmetric algorithm for public key cryptography.

  4. Perpetual beta - Wikipedia

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    Perpetual beta is the keeping of software or a system at the beta development stage for an extended or indefinite period of time. It is often used by developers when they continue to release new features that might not be fully tested. Perpetual beta software is not recommended for mission critical machines. However, many operational systems ...

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    AOL Desktop is back with a new Beta! AOL's premier all-in-one software is back in beta with an ALL NEW version and we want your help to test it. Join our beta by visiting the AOL Desktop beta page to learn more about this beta and how to get involved.

  6. Beta (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    Beta release, or betaware, a phase in software development before an official release; Flat or reverse-pitch propeller settings used for ground operations in airplanes with turboprop engines; Perpetual beta, software or a system that never leaves the beta development stage

  7. Beta reader - Wikipedia

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    A beta reader is a test reader of an unreleased work [1] of writing, typically literature, who gives feedback to the author from the point of view of an average reader. [2] This feedback can be used by the writer to fix remaining issues with plot , pacing , and consistency.

  8. Sign extension - Wikipedia

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    Sign extension (sometimes abbreviated as sext, particularly in mnemonics) is the operation, in computer arithmetic, of increasing the number of bits of a binary number while preserving the number's sign (positive/negative) and value.

  9. Non-recurring engineering - Wikipedia

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    Non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost refers to the one-time cost to research, design, develop and test a new product or product enhancement. [1] When budgeting for a new product, NRE must be considered to analyze if a new product will be profitable.