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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: | 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 | # The build has been mentioned by a reliable source | ||
# The author of the source material is not considered unlikely to possess said version | # The author of the source material is not considered unlikely to possess said version | ||
The following sources are considered '' | The following sources are considered ''reliable'': | ||
* The build media itself | * The build media itself | ||
* A screenshot or video of the build, | * A screenshot or video of the build, under the condition 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. | ||
* Internal documents | * Internal documents mentioning the build | ||
The following sources are also acceptable, if the build has been mentioned in more | The following sources are also acceptable, if the build has been mentioned in two or more:{{efn|Meaning, for instance, a warez CD list ''and'' a newsgroup discussion, but not two file versions.}} | ||
* Warez CD list | * Warez CD list | ||
* Newsgroup discussions, comments, bug reports | * Newsgroup discussions, comments, bug reports | ||
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* File versions | * File versions | ||
A build is considered '''confirmed''' if the source for the build | A build is considered '''confirmed''' if the source provided for the build was involved with the development of the product, and thus there are no doubts about its legitimacy/existence. | ||
We also cover '''fake''' builds in a limited fashion. A fake build is deemed notable if, in addition to the aforementioned criteria, the build bears the potential to confuse individuals over its legitimacy. | We also cover '''fake''' builds in a limited fashion. A fake build is deemed notable if, in addition to the aforementioned criteria, the build bears the potential to confuse individuals over its legitimacy. | ||