[TenTec] Jupiter firmware problems.

WA3FIY wa3fiy@radioadv.com
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:02:05 -0400


Yes Paul, that sounds like an interesting and effective way of 
upgrading the firmware.  Of course, the big question is, how 
does it sound to the guys at Ten Tec?     :-)

Anyway, I don't mind trying out the new stuff at all.   So far 
though, others have beat me in finding the bugs!    :-)

-Lee-


On 26 Aug 2002 at 15:54, Paul Christensen wrote:

> One solution is to post new software/firmware as "BETA TEST ONLY."  If
> you're up to it, download the software and be part of a group who is
> willing to test drive it and record and report any imperfections to
> Ten-Tec.  I suggest that Ten-Tec place a conspicuous disclaimer on
> beta releases that by downloading the beta software, "user agrees to
> use such software at his or her own risk and user further agrees to
> indemnify Ten-Tec from any actual, consequential or incidental
> damages."  In fact, this language should accompany ALL
> software/firmware downloads.  Once Ten-Tec receives reasonable
> confirmation that the software/firmware is working, they would move it
> from beta to safe download status.  Seems pretty simple to me.
> 
> Paul, W9AC
> 
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