Package and Windows version relation:
- i386 (x86)
- for 32-bit Windows on Intel and AMD processors
- AMD64 (x64, x86-64)
- for 64-bit Windows on Intel and AMD processors
- IA64
- for Windows Itanium on Intel Itanium processors only
Package contents:
- regular (with installer)
- full package with GUI, console and boot time components
- allows installing the micro edition by changing the installation type
- portable (for removable drives, no installer)
- full package with GUI and console components
Release stages explained:
- alpha
- new features implemented and tested (problems may be experienced)
- used to test major changes
- beta
- base features implemented and tested (problems may be experienced)
- used to test minor changes
- RC
- release candidate, all features are implemented and fully tested
- used to iron out last remaining problems
Source: SF_files_readme.md, updated 2012-04-08