May 15, 2003

not ready for prime time

adj.

Usable, but only just so; not very robust; for internal use only. Said of a program or device. Often connotes that the thing will be made more solid Real Soon Now. This term comes from the ensemble name of the original cast of Saturday Night Live, the Not Ready for Prime Time Players. It has extra flavor for hackers because of the special (though now semi-obsolescent) meaning of prime time. Compare beta.

Posted by Jargon File at May 15, 2003 10:36 AM

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