Rob May wrote:
The beta software that Elecraft releases could more accurately be
called "release candidates". It seems that they are tested quite a bit
My impression is that "release candidate" is more an open source term,
where the distinctions blur, or one used of alpha test software.
internally before they are released as a beta to owners. There is a
That's the definition of an alpha test. However, I understand that they
do also run a true beta test, by using a small number of external users.
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