260104 Build

[n8chavez]

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!

[xeroid]

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!

I installed the new build as well, and it does show the build date as 01/04/26, but the version is still 5.6.1.1

[Froggie]

It's a BETA release... use at your own risk (even with funny build versions... you're the tester now)  

[admin]

Don't worry too much about the version number, the build date is more important. Besides, it's already very stable.

[garioch7]

@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

[admin]

Dear Phil,

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the beta versions. We truly appreciate your ongoing testing efforts and constructive feedback, as it plays a valuable role in helping us refine HBS.

It's encouraging to hear that the releases have been stable so far, and we'll keep striving to maintain that quality in future updates.

Wishing you smooth testing. Please feel free to let us know if you encounter any issues.

Best regards,
Hasleo Software Team