(1)RC :( Release Candidate)
Candidate indicates a candidate and is a candidate version in software. Release. Candidate. Is the candidate release version. The biggest difference from the beta version is that new features will always be added in the beta stage, but in the RC version, new features will almost not be added, but the main focus is on debugging!
Is the version closest to the official version that is finally issued to users. After the release, correct the bug is the official version, which is the last test version before the official version.
(2) Ga :( general availability)
For example, Apache struts 2 Ga
This is the first stable version of Apache struts 2. Ga means general availability, which is widely used in the official recommendation.
(3) Alpha, beta, and gamma versions in software testing
Broadly speaking, there are three traditional names for testing: Alpha, beta, and gamma, which are used to identify the testing stage and scope.
Alpha refers to the internal test, that is, CB, that is, the internal test version of the development team or the limited user experience test version.
Beta refers to the beta version that is open to all users.
Then, we made some modifications to become a candidate version (now called RC-Release Candidate), called gamma.
Details:
Before putting computer software on the market, someone needs to test it to see if there is any problem. Alpha testing is tested by the company's internal personnel who develop the software.
Alpha testing mainly depends on whether there are missing functions or system errors. After alpha testing, there will generally be no major problems, and then the software is given to the user for testing, called beta testing, it mainly depends on the user's reflection on the software appearance and ease of use.
If the user of beta1 reflects a problem, get the company to modify it. After the change, release beta2. If there is any dissatisfaction, change it and then release beta3 until the user is satisfied or the official version is released.
What does final, beta, pro, and build in the software version mean?
BETA: the beta version before the release of the product (driver, BIOS), also known as beta version, corresponds to alpha version ). Alpha is usually a version tested by software developers internally, while beta is a version publicly released for testing by users.
The build in the version number indicates the number of times the version is compiled, for example:
V1.79build210 is newer than v1.79build200, because v1.79build210 is a 210th compilation version of "Electronic Document processor.
ALPHA:
It is an internal test version and is generally not released to the outside. There are many bugs, which are generally used only by testers.
BETA:
It is also a beta version, and new features will be added to the version at this stage. Released after Alpha.
RC :( Release Candidate)
As the name suggests! Used in software is a candidate version. The system platform is a candidate release version. The RC version will not add new features, mainly focusing on debugging.
RTM :( release to manufacture)
The content is the same as that of the official version, but the RTM version also has restrictions and evaluations. But it is the same as the main program code in the official version.
OEM:
It is sold to computer manufacturers along with computers, that is, the random version. Only random devices can be shipped, not retail. It can only be completely installed and cannot be upgraded from the old operating system. The packaging is not as elegant as the retail version, and usually only one CD and manual (authorization letter) are available ).
RVL:
It is known as the official version. In fact, RVL is not the name of the version at all. It was cracked by the Chinese/English documents.
Eval:
The eval version circulating on the network is similar to the "evaluation version" and has no difference in functionality from the retail version.
RTL: Retail (Retail Edition)
Is the real official version, officially launched into the retail version. There is an eula.txt in the iworkflow folder of the installation disk, and the last line of eulaid is your version. For example, the simplified Chinese official version is eulaid: wx.4 _ pro_rtl_cn, and the traditional Chinese official version is wx.4 _ pro_rtl_tw. Where: If it is wx. It starts with the official version, and WB. It starts with the beta version. _ Pre, representing the family edition; _ Pro, representing the Professional Edition.
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V (version): indicates the version number. (For example, Everest ultimate v4.20.1188 beta)
Build: indicates a version number by number or date. (For example, verycd eMule v0.48a build 071112)
SP: Service Pack, upgrade package. (For example, Windows xp sp 2/Vista SP 1)
Authorization and function division:
Trial: The trial version usually has time restrictions, and some trial software still has certain functional limitations. Can be registered or purchased as the official version
Unregistered. You can register or purchase the official version.
Demo: demo version. It only integrates several functions of the official version and cannot be upgraded to the official version.
Lite: Lite version.
Full Version: Full version, which belongs to the official version.
Language Division:
SC: Simplified Chinese.
CN: Simplified Chinese version
GBK: simplified Chinese characters internal code extension specification edition.
TC: Traditional Chinese version.
CHT: Traditional Chinese Version
Big5: five-digit Traditional Chinese version.
En: English version
Multilanguage
Utf8: Unicode Transformation Format 8 bit, which is not a good solution for the existing Chinese system.
Development Phase Division:
ALPHA: beta version for internal communication or testing by professional testers. There are many bugs. It is recommended that you do not install them.
Beta (Beta): A Public Beta version that is used for large-scale testing by professional enthusiasts. This version is not suitable for general users.
Gamma (gamma): a fairly mature beta version, which is almost the same as the official version to be released.
RC: Release Candidate.
RC version. It is the abbreviation of release candidate, which indicates the release countdown. The candidate version, in the Gamma stage, 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. From alpha to Beta to Gamma is an improved relationship, but RC1 and RC2 are usually a trade-off relationship.
Final: official version.
Other Versions
Enhance: the enhanced version or enhanced version belongs to the official version 1.
Free: Free Edition
Release: release has a time limit
Upgrade: upgraded
Retail: Retail Edition
Cardware: a type of shared software. You only need to send an email or postcard to the author. (Some authors provide registration codes). Currently, this form is rare. /S
Plus: it is an enhanced version, but most of it is enhanced on the program interface and multimedia functions.
Preview: preview
Corporation & Enterprise: Enterprise Edition
Standard: Standard
Mini: The mini version is also called Lite version with only the most basic functions
Premium: Premium Edition
Professional: Professional Edition
Express: Special Edition
Deluxe: Deluxe Edition
Regged: Registered version
Rip: refers to the separation of useful content (core content) from the original file (generally a CD or CD image file) to remove 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.
RTM: this is the final version. The English version is release to Manufactur, which means release to the manufacturer.
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
You may license products through an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). These products, such as Windows operating systems, come installed when you purchase a new computer.
OEM software is a version for computer production plants.
Full packaged product (FPP)/retail
Physical, shrink-wrapped boxes of licensed product that can be purchased in a local retail store or any local software retailer.
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.
Volume Licensing for organizations (vlo)
You may enjoy potentially significant savings by acquiring multiple product licenses. Depending on the size and type of your organization.
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". Take the first three letters of "volume" 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.
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When you download a lot of software, you will find it identified as GA or CRX. For example, both MySQL and JBoss use this identifier. So what is Ga. GA is short for generally available, which means that the development team considers the version as a stable version (some software may be marked as stable or production version, which is the same as GA ), it can be used in critical scenarios.
If you are using software in production, or you are a newbie, you 'd better choose the GA version. This is the most complete and stable version.
