Software Version Number

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The software name is often followed by some English and numbers, such as: QQ 2007 beta. These are software version marks. Through it, we can understand the software type:

Beta (Beta): the beta version, released before the official version, may have certain bugs.

Alpha (α): an internal beta version, which usually has bugs before beta.

Retail: retail version.

Free: free version.

Lite: Lite version, also known as mini version.

Final: the official version, released after alpha and beta versions, fixes bugs in the software.

Pro: Professional Edition. You can use it only after obtaining the registration code.

Plus: enhanced version, with improved functionality.

Delux: The deluxe edition is not much different from plus, but also has some additional features.

Build: it is an internal label, that is, the same version can have multiple labels, such as V1.0 build 203. Generally, the larger the number after the build, the newer the version.

In addition to the versions described above, there are also some proprietary version names.

Update (upgraded version): the upgraded version of the 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.

OEM: OEMs are usually used in hardware, and OEM products are also available in the software industry. Deliver your products to other companies for sale, and mark the other party. The two parties are mutually beneficial.

Single-host (network) version: the online version is far more complex in terms of functions and structure than the single-host version. if you pay attention to the software quotation, you will find that the prices of some single-host and online versions vary greatly, some online versions require a lot of money to add even more client ports.

Popular version: This version is also known as a shared version. It features low price (some are even completely free of charge) single Function, strong pertinence (of course there are also factors such as occupying the market and combating piracy ). 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.

The above is a brief introduction to some common software versions. As the software market behavior changes, some new version naming methods have emerged, such as Windows XP (XP is taken from experience ), I will not discuss it here.