A patch will not create a beta folder as it patches the original install. Only an actual beta will create the beta folder. When you install a patch there is no going back (other than a complete reinstall) as it replaces the original content. A beta can be run alongside the main install hence it is installed in a separate beta folder.
The usual turn of events is something like this;
beta
beta
beta
Patch Release Candidate
Patch Retail Release
beta
beta... etc etc
You could define a patch as a major milestone which is distributed to the public and is officially supported. Beta's are not distributed, but made available to test should you wish to do so (which I heartily encourage you to do so).
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