RC1 and Pre-RC1

[Beck]

What are the differences between these versions please?
I don't understand the point in releasing a PRE-RC1 then another version
(RC1)in about a weeks time.

 

[Chris Game]

What are the differences between these versions please? I don't
understand the point in releasing a PRE-RC1 then another version
(RC1)in about a weeks time.

It's one of the consequences of exposing the test program to the
world and his dog. Give a little and more is demanded. If Joe Public
doesn't see a new release/build every few days, there's a clamour
from the great unwashed claiming MSFT have something to hide.

 

[Anon]

How true. Releases are always political, even in smaller private commercial
developments. With all the people watching MS, people are bound to find
fault in anything and everything.

 

[Mario Rosario]

Pre-RC1 means it is not quite RC1 yet. That's all it means.