So I suppose under this model the various digital filters and analog schematics would be published to a wiki site and then we'd just order a pile of resistor, transistors, ICs and associated supporting bits and pieces from Jameco or Mouser, whip out our soldering irons and after of few hours of breathing in that rosin infused air have ourselves the latest and greatest audio systems. Hmmm, doesn't really seem like a step forward so much as a concept that petered out a long while back -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynaco#Early_company_history

http://www.virhistory.com/hi-fi/kits-heath.htm

Originally Posted By: Retep
I think you can go either way with release product info. Sometimes it's good to put feelers out and see what people want, especially in a small company. That being said, if you're going to provide updates, it's good to do so on a fairly regular basis regardless if the information is good or bad. I personally like how the OSS community uses wiki's while alpha/beta testing new releases. It's good to know that problems are being ironed-out and gives some excitement and light at the end of the tunnel. Obviously you don't want your beta testers talking, but giving a periodic update on progress and what's to be finished is nice or don't do it at all.