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=== Software builds === | === Software builds === | ||
Covering prototype builds and therefore researching the evolution of popular software is BetaWiki's main mission. A build is notable | Covering prototype builds and therefore researching the evolution of popular software is BetaWiki's main mission. A build is notable if all following points apply: | ||
# The product itself is notable | # The product itself is notable | ||
# The build has been mentioned by a proper source | # The build has been mentioned by a proper source | ||
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The following sources are considered ''proper'': | The following sources are considered ''proper'': | ||
* The build media itself | * The build media itself, e.g.: installation mediums such as those from optical discs or floppy disks; raw media such as image dumps, compiler output | ||
* A screenshot or video of the build, given that it can be traced back to the original upload | * A screenshot or video of the build, given that it can be traced back to the original upload | ||
* An article about the build itself, or about its features, bugs, etc. | * An article about the build itself, or about its features, bugs, etc. | ||
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A build is considered '''confirmed''' if the source for the build is the developer itself, and thus there are no doubts about its legitimacy/existence. | A build is considered '''confirmed''' if the source for the build is the developer itself, and thus there are no doubts about its legitimacy/existence. | ||
We also cover '''fake''' builds in a limited fashion. A fake build is notable if in addition to the aforementioned criteria the build has the potential to confuse | We also cover '''fake''' builds in a limited fashion. A fake build is deemed notable if, in addition to the aforementioned criteria, the build has the potential to confuse individuals over its legitimacy. | ||
==== Prohibited builds ==== | ==== Prohibited builds ==== | ||
Due to the large amount of of builds coming from certain sources, the following builds that originate from the following aren't sufficient for BetaWiki's scope: | Due to the large amount of of builds coming from certain sources, the following builds that originate from the following aren't sufficient for BetaWiki's scope: | ||
* OEM versions of a retail build. The only exceptions are those with significant changes, such as being available in a different architecture than what was available in retail (usually non IBM | * OEM versions of a retail build. The only exceptions are those with significant changes, such as being available in a different architecture than what was available in retail (usually non-IBM PC compatibles). | ||
* | * Updated revisions of RTM builds obtained through the [[Windows Update]] service. The only exceptions are update builds with major interface, kernel/build number, or application changes. | ||
* Builds where their build number is sourced from GitHub | * Builds where their build number is sourced from [[w:GitHub|GitHub]] repositories or issue logs (including those sourced from the [[Windows Terminal]] repository) | ||
* Builds where their build number comes from a <code>compliance.ini</code>, <code>cversion.ini</code>, or <code>AppxManifest.xml</code> file | * Builds where their build number comes from a <code>compliance.ini</code>, <code>cversion.ini</code>, or <code>AppxManifest.xml</code> file | ||
* Cumulative update builds of beta builds, particularly from [[Windows 10]] and above | * Cumulative update builds of beta builds, particularly from [[Windows 10]] and above | ||