Introduction: Microsoft officially released the Windows 8 RTM version (hereinafter referred to as
Win8
) in early August, and distributed Win8 operating system
to partners. Starting from the RTM version means that Win8 development has officially ended. Basically, this version can be considered as the final version, and Win8 is getting closer and closer to us. However, the Win8 version does not use the familiar alpha, beta, and RC versions, but the Win8 Developer Preview, the Win8 Consumer Preview, and the Win8 Release Preview (Release PrevIEw). So what are the changes in this? What is the history of software from development to listing? What is the intention of Microsoft to arrange this version?
Microsoft Windows 8 RTM Release
Before introducing the development of Win8, it is necessary to introduce the readers to the version of the software development phase, which will help readers to digest this version. Article. According to the software development phase, it can be roughly divided into two phases: development phase and completion phase.
Development Period
Alpha: Alpha: A beta version for internal communication or professional testers. This version is not perfect, it is the first stage in the entire software release cycle, so it is identified by the first letter "Alpha" in the Greek alphabet. Alpha versions typically perform internal testing on a small scale, inviting external customers or partners to participate in their testing for more usability test feedback. This version of the bug is more, it is not recommended for ordinary users to install.
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Beta version (beta): the public beta version for professional enthusiasts to test on a large scale. In general, the Beta version contains all the main features of the software, but there may be some known issues and minor bugs, and there are still some bugs. The development organization softly distributes the software at this stage to users or vendors who need to try it first, and collects the experience of these people as a reference for further revision of the software.
Gamma version: A relatively mature beta, almost the same as the official version that will be released soon.
RC version: RC is the abbreviation of Release Candidate, which means to release the candidate version, in the Gamma stage, which has completed all the functions of the software and cleared most of the bugs. At this stage, the main job of the developer is to solve the bug, and generally does not make major changes to the software.
Win8 Build version number
In addition, we can often get the build version number in the software version release, Build is a way for developers to use the number or date to indicate the version number. As shown in the above figure, many Win8 Build version numbers.
Completion Period
RTM Version: RTM is the English abbreviation of Release To Manufactur, meaning the version released to the manufacturer. This version can be basically understood as the final version, which is distributed by the development organization to the partners for hardware manufacturing. Businesses can carry out integration work early to solve problems that may be encountered during the process of combining software and hardware devices.
Final Edition: The final version.
Win7 Boxed Retail Edition
FPP Edition: FPP is the abbreviation of Full Packaged Product, which is the retail version (boxed software), including color printing boxes, installation CDs and Instructions, etc., can be purchased from retail stores and online stores.
Through the above introduction, I believe the reader has already understood how the software was built. The following begins to officially enter Win8 time. Most software development follows the principles described above, especially OS
Products
,
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