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Beta and Master versions
My code changes all the time, typically every few days. Most of the time changes are bug fixes or new development. Lots of time the new code may not be fully functional. It is therefore critical to understand what to install.
Beta versions are released when significant new/updated code is ready for testing. It should work, but has not been fully tested. Beta version is expected to run and provide correct results, but specific tools are not completely finished or ready. Using beta version should be safe on all tools which are not being actively developed. Anyone is welcome to install beta version, just look for some possible issues - and report them to me. NOTE: There may not be current beta version if the release version was recently.
Master version is whatever happens to be in Github depository when you are installing it. Master version changes all the time and it may not even work. Unless you are told to install Master version, it may not be the best idea. While I try to submit to Github depository code which compiles and generally works (I develop in subversion without user access), there are absolutely no guarantees master version works... On the other hand, sometimes users needs specific bug fixed and that is done through Master version. So, when instructed to install master version - do so ASAP. And do not expect Master version to be the same in few days/weeks ;-)
Start GH_Installer, Follow instructions, Check checkbox "Include beta versions" and pick in pull down menu either current Beta version or Master. Rest of procedure is the same.