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What is a beta programme?

Linn has a beta programme to allow external use and testing of new software and hardware prior to its formal release. Whilst we provide and test against recommended environments, in an open system, there are many different tweaks and changes that DS customers can employ. The beta programme helps ensure that an upcoming release of software works in as many of those different environments as possible.

Positive characteristics of a Linn beta release

Negative characteristics of a Linn beta release

  • Your existing control points may not work with the new release yet.
  • It has not been tested in a wide variety of environments.
  • It still has bugs, some of which may prevent you from listening to music.
  • There is absolutely no support other than discussion on the development forum.

Who should participate in the beta programme?

Technically advanced DS users who:

  • Don't mind if their DS doesn't play any music for a couple of hours, or even a couple of days.
  • Don't mind that they can't use all of their current control points.
  • Are willing to discuss their experiences on the development forum (http://forums.linn.co.uk/bb/forumdisplay.php?fid=5)
  • Are willing to raise bugs on http://products.linn.co.uk/trac/ and then track and test the potential solutions to those bugs.
  • Want to ensure their environment has robust support when the software is fully released.

How do I participate in the beta programme?

The following products are currently in beta: