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I just tried this new build. There was no changelog, so I can't tell for sure, but HBS is a tad faster with this build compared to previous beta build. I use 60GB of partition data on my system drives (nvme to nvme, max compression with encryption) this build creates the image in 34 seconds resulting in a 20.01GB image file, whereas previously in was created in 39 seconds resulting in a 20.20GB image file. Not much, I know in terms of time. But a 12% increase in speed is impressive.
Awesome job!
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Don't worry too much about the version number, the build date is more important. Besides, it's already very stable.
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@admin,
Thank you for that clarification. As you know, I have been testing beta versions for over a month now in my tri-weekly testing comparisons of HBSP, MR8, and 2026 ETBH. I have found the beta versions to be very stable. I am looking forward to seeing what improvements that there might be in the latest beta version when I test it this Friday.
As @Froggie stated, we are the "testers." That, in itself, is a contribution to the evolution and development of HBS. I don't normally participate in beta testing (only two other programs), but I have a lot of confidence now in HBS "beta" versions. Beta testers can get "burned" by a bad "beta" version, and I have experienced that myself, but so far, HBS beta versions have been rock solid. That is great work by the HBS Team. It testifies to a robust Quality Assurance process.
Have a great day.
Regards,
Phil
