Prototype, N.
First Stage In The Life Cycle Of A Computer Product, Followed By
Pre-alpha, Alpha, Beta, Release Version, Corrected Release Version,
Upgrade, Corrected Upgrade, Etc.
prototype, n.
First stage in the life cycle of a computer product, followed by
pre-alpha, alpha, beta, release version, corrected release version,
upgrade, corrected upgrade, etc. Unlike its successors, the
prototype is not expected to work.