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Beta

A test version of software that's nearly finished, released to a wider group of real users to find problems before the full launch. When it's ready for everyone, it's called general availability (GA).

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The beta's open to anyone who signs up.

Why it matters to you.

Users forgive a beta more than a finished product, which is why things stay "in beta" for so long.

Also called GA (general availability).

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