diff --git a/gnu/system/install.scm b/gnu/system/install.scm
index a94e3ab2d5..07ad3cbcb2 100644
--- a/gnu/system/install.scm
+++ b/gnu/system/install.scm
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ (define (installation-services)
 
 There is NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by law.  In particular, you may
 LOSE ALL YOUR DATA as a side effect of the installation process.  Furthermore,
-it is alpha software, so it may BREAK IN UNEXPECTED WAYS.
+it is 'beta' software, so it may contain bugs.
 
 You have been warned.  Thanks for being so brave.
 ")))