During development of v1.3.7, the HES engineering department introduced a software testing program allowing select programmers and operators of HES equipment to work directly with the internal testing department and engineering staff. Describing his experience as a beta tester in the program, Majestic Productions' Jon "Hillbilly" Weir said: "We have gone through the major and minor bugs so everyone else doesn't have to. Throughout the program, the HES software engineers have been quick to fix bugs and add features as we have come up with them. It's been great to give feedback and see it quickly implemented in the software. With the release of version 1.3.7, the public will immediately have a very stable and much improved batch of software."
The HES software testing program will continue with future releases for the Wholehog 3 system and other HES products. Says Scott Blair, HES software testing program administrator, "The program has proved to be an invaluable resource for us by expanding our testing resources and providing direct communication with many of the industry's most knowledgeable Wholehog 3 users. In return, we have provided them with an opportunity to help shape the future of the products."
Individuals interested in participating in future testing should apply for the software testing program at the following site: www.digital.highend.com/library/betasignup.nsf/request?OpenForm
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
