If the 'beta' version of a program is available for download, what does that communicate about the software that has been made available?
A)It is a trial version of the program that developers are testing and allowing users to download for free so they may provide feedback about the program.
B)It is the most advanced and cutting edge version of that program on the market.
C)It has been verified as completely virus-proof and will absolutely not be infected by a virus.
D)It is "tester" software that may end up available for wide circulation in the future, but will likely never be published for mass use.

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A beta version of a program or software is a trial version that developers are testing and allowing users to download for free so they may provide feedback about the program. The most common beta programs are established, popular programs (like iTunes, for example) that are being updated to a new version with key changes or new features. Since the program is still in the testing stage, it has a higher probability of malfunctioning or being susceptible to viruses. However, since beta software is usually an improvement upon already-established software, such problems can frequently be remedied swiftly.

If the 'Beta' Version of a Program Is Available for Download