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| − | '''Alpha''' is the first letter of the [[Greek]] alphabet. Alpha | + | '''Alpha''' is the first letter of the [[Greek]] alphabet. Metaphorically, it can also mean 'the beginning', as in 'the alpha and the omega'. |
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| + | In software development, 'alpha' is a very early stage of release, prior to [[beta testing]]. Alpha was also the name of a family of [[RISC]] [[microprocessors]] developed and sold by [[Digital Equipment Corporation]]. The Alpha [[intellectual property]] was bought by [[Intel]], but the product line was discontinued.al | ||
Revision as of 04:07, April 9, 2007
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. Metaphorically, it can also mean 'the beginning', as in 'the alpha and the omega'.
In software development, 'alpha' is a very early stage of release, prior to beta testing. Alpha was also the name of a family of RISC microprocessors developed and sold by Digital Equipment Corporation. The Alpha intellectual property was bought by Intel, but the product line was discontinued.al