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Coming soon: Movable Type 3.3 (beta)

We have some great news: Movable Type 3.3 is just about ready and the beta test will be starting next week! While we'll be posting details on some of the goals and best features of the latest version tomorrow, we wanted to let you know that it was coming and gather some feedback while we're in the preparation phase.

For those of you who participated in the v3.2 beta, the process will be very familiar as we've kept many of the things that worked well and you told us you liked best:

  • An open and public beta
  • 3 to 5 versioned releases plus nightly builds
  • A beta blog serving as the hub of the beta testing activity
  • Easy submission of bug reports
  • Technical support for the beta on the beta blog

We're also making one significant change in the process: We're tightly constraining the beta test to three weeks, to make feedback more directed and have more structure around milestones. Basically, we want to make it easier for you to know where you stand in the beta process, without having to wonder, "Is it ready for me to start really testing yet?" The answer will be "yes".

So, if you've participated in other beta tests, we'd love to hear about things that worked really well for you. We're always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is crucial to making sure that we do.

13 Comments
Deane said:
May 25, 2006 9:27 PM

So...where's the change log?

May 25, 2006 10:33 PM

With all of the new features showing up on TypePad recently, I can't wait to see what's in store for MT. Tomorrow can't get here soon enough!

石头 said:
May 26, 2006 12:21 AM

This is Good.But is slowly.I want see more change with Movable Type

May 26, 2006 7:40 AM

If anyone can break a new version of MovableType, you know I can. Sign me up!

May 26, 2006 11:07 AM

So how does one become a beta tester?

Jay Allen said:
May 26, 2006 11:24 PM

Michele, it's a public and open beta. All you have to do is download the code and test. No other hoops to jump through.

Jacques, I'm glad to hear you're on the case. Your feedback is always welcome and appreciated.

May 27, 2006 1:47 AM

I'm ready to test this apps...

Joerg said:
May 30, 2006 11:02 AM

Trackbacks don't work. So what's wrong?

James said:
June 4, 2006 5:05 AM

So where exactly do you download the beta version from, i couldn't find a link anywhere.

Hoodia said:
August 24, 2006 1:08 AM

Still can't download it. Please advise. Ya Hoodia

Hoodia said:
August 28, 2006 11:56 AM

Finally figured it out, plus thanks for your extreme help. Ya Hoodia

September 14, 2006 6:19 PM

I volunteer for Beta testing... thanks

June 10, 2007 8:35 PM

i vote,it's so great

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