A beta is a beta for a reason

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A caller asks whether the suggested tools work on a trial version of Windows Vista. Dr. Dave stresses that unfinished software is labeled beta for a reason, jokes about Vista’s long download and heavy graphics, and advises against relying on it when the goal is a usable everyday computer.

1:26 · Consulting Philosophy

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Proposed recording date: 2006-08-19. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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