BetaWiki:Guidelines

Naming
Windows:Version:BuildNumber:Lab

When naming pages about Windows Builds, we use a slightly different name-scheme than BA wiki. For example Windows:8.1:9431:winmain_bluemp or Windows:XP:2428:idx01. Only include the full buildstring in the article itself.

If the operating system doesn't have labs, you can just skip the last part (for example Windows:98:1559).

For older versions that used just version number, use for example Windows:1:1.01.

BuildInfo
Every page about a windows build MUST contain the BuildInfo template. It only has two required values: image (any image from the build or even a placeholder) & imagecaption (the whole known buildstring, for example Windows 8.1 Build 6.3.9431.0.winmain_bluemp.130615-1214 or Windows XP Build 2428.idx01.010129-1827).

Reference for other values:

Using the rivals template
Use when the build you're posting also has an article on BA wiki, has a build page on TCB or has a gallery on TCB.

Buildlists
When creating buildlists, use the provided BLItem templates: - use when the build was leaked, released, or we have another confirmation from Microsoft. - use when there is information avaliable, however no provided proof for it  - use when this build is fake, don't use if it's real and fake screenshots are also avaliable

When sorting buildlists, the first that matter is the buildnumber. If you have different builds with the same number, always sort them like this: 1. winmain (& derivates like winmain_rtm or winmain_bluemp) 2. partner recompiles (fbl_partner_out) 3. other builds sorted alphabetically

Dates & times
DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS

When writing dates, always use this format (of course, you don't have to write all parts, having time in just HH:MM or only the date can be enough). When posting timestamps, always convert them to GMT. However, with timestamps hardcoded as string (such as those in a buildstring), leave them as they are.