The word Beta is a wonderful word. Google and many others have redefined the term to ensure that they can release pre market ready products. By saying Beta - it sets expectations.
Personally I think it is a good thing - it lets the market feedback what is wrong or what is missing. Release soon and react fast is the motto.
In the past though you couldnt really do that - a bug was a bug. And if it was a released product and the bug caused a crash or a big issue it was fixed fast. In balance I like the new Beta use of Beta - it suggests that the whole community is assisting the software developer get the project done right - I like that.
Friday 26 March 2010
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