not ready for prime time

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not ready for prime time - 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 flavour for hackers because of the special (though now semi-obsolescent) meaning of prime time. Compare beta.

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The bottom line is that like much of today's technology, e-voting systems are not ready for prime time and won't be until more emphasis is placed on securing them before they are rolled out.

E-Voting Is Here, But Its Security Is Lacking: What Can Be Done To ... by Business Wire

Another thing that came out of it that was good for our guys is to tell us that we're not ready for prime time right now.

SHORT-HANDED CLIPPERS BURNED WITH MAGGETTE ON SIDELINES, L.A. CAN'T ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

This should allay any concerns people may have that BSD is not ready for prime time," Michaelson added.

Wasabi Systems Welcomes Wind River's Endorsement of BSD Operating ... by Business Wire

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