Alpha Testing

So far everything is going well. One of our testers was pleasantly surprised at the stability of the code Don and I have planned to create an automated installer and setting up the alpha systems just re-affirmed how helpful it would be. I guess the old no-news-is-good-news is the case here as well. We're going to let the Alpha testers run the software for at least a month to make sure everything is good. They will also be getting a planned update that will add the last bit of planned release functionality to the jukebox. After that release (probably this week) the software will be feature-frozen for release.

Chuck

Hooray! No News!

Either the alpha testers aren't actually *using* the code or you've done an excellent job.

Since you've been in touch with them the former is surely not the case, so Good Job!

Alpha Awesome Alpha. (Rearrange as necessary)

It was funny, I got a call yesterday from one of the Alpha testers who needed support. Not for the emulator but he wanted to know how to customize the startup sounds =) I spent about 1/2 hour with him explaining everything. He called me today and said, "I made a custom load sound thats pretty cool." It's funny how different parts of Nucore appeal to different people. I wrote a manual for all of the essentials and haven't gotten to the extras yet.

I am not an Alpha tester and I am already mentally playing with the features. Loony Tunes theme? Fanfare for the Common Man? Sound bytes from Tilt?

Subarubrat wrote:Fanfare for the Common Man?

Copland or ELP?

The ELP Live Version Rules! Now back to regular thread posts!

I hate to claim ignorance but I don't know. It came from a Navy recruiter CD that a friend of mine in the Navy had. It has a really bright crisp sound on the horns and the drums are something else. That same fellow has a really high end stereo in his truck and when the drums hit your vision blurs. I figure with an uprated sub and amp it would be impressive.

Subarubrat wrote:I hate to claim ignorance but I don't know. It came from a Navy recruiter CD that a friend of mine in the Navy had. It has a really bright crisp sound on the horns and the drums are something else. That same fellow has a really high end stereo in his truck and when the drums hit your vision blurs. I figure with an uprated sub and amp it would be impressive.

Emerson Lake and Palmer did a rock version. The original Copland version is classical. Copland is probably the most recognizable modern composer since his music is very americana and used in a lot of things. Then again it could be a new version all together

It is certainly a classical style arrangement, I would guess by the Navy band or Annapolis academy band or some other Navy deal. Also on my list are some of the songs/speeches in Gladiator, or Master and Commander, you know the idea of something epic.

This is actually very near the top of the list right now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ3u3fTG ... re=related