The majority of
ARES is implemented. This is what remains to be done. Each bullet point represents an estimated 1 work day. Items are removed as they are finished, mostly from the top. Nothing on this list is set in stone or final. Names in square brackets are what system components are involved.
Hardware:
Finalize Supervisor Controller
graceful battery detection after login; get and send battery-aperture; ports
Miscellaneous:
wiz oobe; volume and scheme controls; animation hoverheight
Power:
defensive 5% shutdown & low-power-masking; power profiles; zap; prevent movement while charging
Menus:
all remaining menus should at least activate stubs [fs + menu + power]
ARES-to-ARES menu access [variatype + menu]
Input and Vox:
leftover filter: slang
get input filter system working fully
_input must fully implement power notify restrictions and interference
Security:
policies pt 1: lock & autolock [security + menu + baseband]; bolts [device, effector]; command for drainprotect [power]; command for bolts [security]
Cleanup:
shakedown of interference and security rules
shakedown of documentation completeness
shakedown of guest access
@beacon July 8 2023 (release Alpha 1)
db backup, db load support for character streams (web sources) [db]
forget deleted script [kernel]; daemon info [proc]
standard external menu HUD (AMenu)
replacement for remote console HUD (ARemote)
policies pt 2: curfew [security]; apparel policy [security]; distress beacon [power], IM policies [security], owner radio policies and exceptions [security]
menu refresh improvements (probably to be delayed)
shakedown of announcer rules; second set of announcers (Lina, Puck, Meepo)
finish core personas
consent request bundling; updatable alerts [security, variatype]
extra time for bug fixes and polish
start of Mainframe shopping event July 20, 2023
@beacon July 22, 2023
finish nav; new nav server
RLV relay [restraint]
begin updating old devices for ARES compatibility
extra time for bug fixes, polish
sexuality (TESI for ARES); estimated 5 working days
revisit menu refresh issues [menu]
@beacon August 5, 2023 (release Alpha 3 and sexuality (TESI for ARES))
Plans after the third ARES Alpha are less definite in terms of the amount of time required and the order of expected developments.
implement stream-oriented API, command-line pipes
Spring Utilities replacement with new rental, proximity, and cron facilities
database overlays [db]; Hierarchy/XNMS compatibility [domain, db]—no server code changes anticipated
ARES WARRIOR add-on with malfunctions (estimated 4 working days)
Beginning of converting Companion controllers to new ARES versions, deliver ARES to people who bought those systems; end of availability for exclusive ARES supporter controller
undefined amounts of time for copious bug fixes and polish; update remaining devices (those that previously depended upon the Companion "internal" message); update remaining controllers
dive (3 workdays)—ability to move units with direct key input with camera etc.
@beacon August 19, 2023 (release Beta 1 and WARRIOR)
undefined amounts of time for copious bug fixes and polish
HUDware (??? workdays)
new CSU system (??? workdays)—the CSU is a particularly design-intensive product that requires a complete overhaul as many of its settings are no longer meaningful; we would like to replace it with a "cyberware inventory" experience, where you must go to your local ripperdoc (Arachne X8) to change load-outs
@beacon September 2, 2023 (release Beta 2 and dive)
uplink (??? workdays)—ability to control units from web; will require new payments system and Patreon integration
@beacon September 16, 2023 (release Beta 3?, HUDware?, uplink? HCS?)
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