This was posted on the Linn Development Forum yesterday, it looks like we’re waiting for Davaar 98 to reveal all:
Linn's Konfig desktop application has entered it's sunset phase and will no longer be maintained. Instead, users will be asked to migrate over to Manage Systems. Manage Systems is a web based tool that will provide all the functionality from Konfig (configuration, updates, space optimisation, etc). It also includes a number of improvements over Konfig, most notably a superior version of space optimisation (Space V2) with significantly better performance and improved room modelling.
Q: How do I get started with Manage Systems?
A: * Create a Linn account via the Linn website:
https://www.linn.co.uk/account
* Associate your device with your Linn account using Linn app or Kazoo (settings view)
Q: How do I use Manage Systems?
A: * Navigate to
https://www.linn.co.uk/account/music-systems (this will list all devices that have been associated with your Linn account)
* Login to your Linn account
* You can connect to your Manage Systems account and interact with Linn devices from anywhere in the world and from any device with a web browser
* Once you are logged in you can configure your device settings, setup space optimisation, and apply updates from the intuitive interface
Q: Do I have to use Manage Systems?
A: No. Anyone still using Konfig can continue to do so. However, after Davaar 98 you will not be able to apply any future updates
Q: Is Manage Systems the only place I can update my device?
A: No. As of Davaar 98, all Linn devices can also be updated using Linn app and Kazoo. For devices with front panel displays, you can also update your device from there.
Q: Why Manage Systems?
A: An internet-based service currently allows for much higher performance Space Optimisation and enables easier rollout of updates and bug fixes. Cloud-connected DSMs could enable all manner of cool additions in future. Maintaining this plus Konfig in parallel is possible but takes up a lot of our development time. We'd prefer to put that time towards development of new user-visible features instead.
Q: I'm concerned about online privacy. What information will Linn hold about me in Manage Systems?
A: Manage Systems stores any rooms and playlists you define and Space Optimisations you generate. Device configuration, source settings, volume level and update status are mirrored from a DSM to allow for device control. We do not share any information with third parties and would obtain your permission before performing additional processing on your data.
Q: I prefer the sound of Space v1 on my system. Are you sure that Space v2 is better?
A: Space v2 is objectively more accurate at modelling most rooms. It is currently possible (albeit very hard) to achieve better results for rooms with non-flat floors and ceilings using v1. We're working on this and expect v2 to most accurately model all rooms in the coming months.
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