Various software version numbers are archived and constantly improved for reference. You are welcome to provide corrections.
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Alpha (alphal)
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This version indicates that the software is only a preliminary finished product. It is usually only communicated within the software developer, and a few of them are released to professional testers. In general, this version of software has many bugs, and it is recommended that you do not install it.
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Beta
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This version has been greatly improved compared with alpha version, eliminating serious errors, but there are still some defects that need to be further eliminated through large-scale release tests. This version is usually released free of charge by software companies and can be downloaded from related sites. Through tests by professional enthusiasts, the results are fed back to developers and developers can make targeted changes. This version is not suitable for general users.
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Gamma
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This version is quite mature and is almost the same as the official version to be released. If you can't wait, try it out.
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Trial (trial version)
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Trial software has been quite popular in recent years, mainly thanks to the rapid development of the Internet. This version of the software usually has a time limit. If you want to continue using it after expiration, you generally have to pay a certain fee for registration or purchase. Some Trial software also imposes certain functional limitations.
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Unregistered (unregistered Version)
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The Unregistered version is very similar to the trial version, but the unregistered version usually has no time limit. In terms of functions, it imposes certain restrictions on the formal version, such as the registration version and unregistered version of the vast majority of VoIP Software, there is a big gap between the two in terms of call quality. Some of them are similar to the official version, but an annoying message box will pop up to remind you to register, such as ACDSee and smart Chen Qiao Chinese Character Input Software.
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Demo Version
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It is also known as the demo version, which is the most popular among non-official software. The demo version only integrates several functions in the official version, which is a bit like unregistered. The difference is that the demo version cannot be changed to the official version by upgrading or registering it.
The above are the previous versions of the software official version. Alpha, beta, and gamma can be called test versions. There will always be multiple test versions of mature software, such as Windows 98 beta version, there are nearly 10. So many beta versions, on the one hand, try to satisfy the user's needs for the final product, and on the other hand, minimize bugs in the software. Trial, unregistered, and demo are sometimes collectively referred to as the demo version. These versions have a strong color of advertisement and are a bit preemptible. For ordinary users, they can naturally enjoy them for free.
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Preview
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Release
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This version means "the final release version". After a series of Beta versions, there will eventually be an official version. for users, the software purchased for this version will never be wrong. This version is also known as the Standard Edition. In general, release does not appear on the software cover in the form of words, instead of symbols, such as Windows NT 4.0 and MS-DOS 6.22.
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Registered
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Obviously, this version is the registration version relative to unregistered. The registration and release versions are the same as the standard versions mentioned below. They are all official versions of the software, but a large part of the predecessor of the registration software is downloaded from the Internet.
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Standard
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This is the most common Standard Edition, No matter what software, the Standard Edition must exist. The standard edition includes the basic components of the software and some common functions to meet the needs of general users. Its price is relatively higher than that of the first-level version.
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Deluxe
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As its name implies, it is the "deluxe edition ". The deluxe edition is generally compared with the Standard Edition. The main difference is that there are several more features, and the price will certainly be higher than a large one. It is not recommended for general users. This version is usually prepared for professional users who are pursuing "perfection.
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Reference
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This version is common in encyclopedias and is famous for Microsoft's Encarta series. Reference is the highest level. Its subject, image, and video editing have greatly increased compared with standard and deluxe versions, and the capacity has increased from one disc to three, and added strong interaction functions, of course, expensive. That can be said, this version of encyclopedia can be regarded as a real encyclopedia, and it is also the first choice for enthusiasts to collect.
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Professional (Professional Edition)
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The Professional Edition is for some specific development tools and software. Many of the content in the Professional Edition is not available in the Standard Edition, which is extremely important for a professional software developer. For example, Microsoft's Visual FoxPro Standard Edition does not have the ability to compile into executable files, which is obviously intolerable for a complete development project. It cannot be used without FoxPro on the client. If you use the Professional Edition, there will be no such problem.
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Corporation & Enterprise (Enterprise Edition)
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The Enterprise Edition is the best in development software (equivalent to the reference edition in the encyclopedia ). With a set of such software, you can develop any level of application software without any obstacles. For example, the famous visual c ++ Enterprise Edition has added several additional features compared with the Professional Edition, such as SQL debugging, extended stored procedure wizard, and support for AS/400 access to OLE DB. The price of this version is unacceptable to common users. For example, Microsoft's visual studios 6.0 enterprise Chinese version costs 23000 yuan.
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Full Version
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Free Edition
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Express-Special Edition
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Multilanguage
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Cardware
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It is a type of shared software. You only need to reply an email or postcard to the author. (Some authors provide registration codes). Currently, this form is rare.
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Enhance Enhanced version or enhanced version
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Plus
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Is an enhanced version, but most of these are ProgramUI and multimedia functions are enhanced.
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Mini
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The Mini version is also called Lite version with only the most basic functions
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Update (upgraded version)
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The upgraded software cannot be used independently. During installation, the software of this version searches for the original official version. If it does not exist, the next step is rejected. Such as Microsoft Office 2000 and Windows 9X.
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OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Edition
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The OEM version is usually bundled in hardware and not sold separately. You can sell your products to other companies to retain their copyright. The two parties will enjoy mutual benefit and win two birds in one fell swoop.
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Standalone (network) version
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The online version is far more complex in terms of functions and structure than the standalone version. if you pay attention to the software quotation, you will find that the prices of some software standalone versions differ greatly from those of the online version, some online versions require a lot of money to add even more client ports.
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Shareware Popular edition
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This version is sometimes referred to as a shared version. It features low price (or even free of charge), single functionality, and strong pertinence (of course, it also takes over the market, combating piracy and other factors ). Different from the trial version, the software of this version generally has no time limit. Of course, if you want to upgrade, you 'd better purchase the official version.
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Rip
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It refers to separating useful content (core content) from the original file (generally a CD or CD image file) and removing useless documents, such as PDF instructions, video demos and other things can also be considered as lite... However, the main content function is indispensable at all! In addition, DVDRip separates the video and audio directly from the DVD disc as files.
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RC (Release Candidate)
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It indicates the release countdown. This version has completed all functions and cleared most of the bugs. At this stage, only bugs will be removed, and no major changes will be made to the software.
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RTM (release to Manufactur)
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This is basically the final version, which is published to the manufacturer.
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FPP (full packaged product)-Retail
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FPP is a retail version (boxed software). The flags of these products all carry the words "FPP". For example, the flags of the FPP version of the English wxp pro are wxpfpp_en, wx indicates Windows XP, P is professional (H is home), FPP indicates retail version, and EN indicates English. In addition to purchasing in the store, some msdn users can also get the access.
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Vlo (volume licensing for organizations)
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Group batch licenses (a large number of procurement authorization contracts) are a preferential method for group purchases. The volumes of these products are marked with the words "vol" and the first three letters of "volume" are used to indicate that they are in batch. For example, the vol version of the English wxp pro is wxpvol_en, wx indicates Windows XP, P indicates Professional (Vol does not have the home version), Vol indicates group batch license version, and EN indicates English. The main way to obtain this information is through group purchases, which can be obtained by some msdn users.
these editions can be divided into the following five editions based on the quantity purchased: "Open license", "multiple choice license", "Enterprise Agreement", and "academic education license: open license, select license, enterprise agreement, enterprise, sub‑agreement, and academic volume licensing.
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It can be seen that the select/Corp statement is usually used for license authorization. It is used to sell the same software using a number of different levels of preferential policies, the xxx CDs obtained through select/Corp license authorization are vol. There are not many types of CDs, but the same vol CDs are assigned with different license methods; volume Licensing (product) keys, that is, vlk, only refers to a key. It is just a key used to prove the product's legitimacy and installation, because according to the vol plan, the vol product does not need to be activated!
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Vlk is not a version, but a key required for deployment. a version that requires a key such as vlk should be called vol! However, in practice, there is no need to emphasize the accuracy of such names and titles. In addition, many vol versions of CDs are obtained through the enterprise's choice-based license and enterprise agreement, so many people will ask him to select a version. Obviously, FPP needs to be activated, and vol does not need to be activated.
