Octopus 2.0 Progress Update

Octopus 2.0 represents a near-complete rewrite of the software, with current functionality largely operational but still requiring improvements in installation, configuration, and usability. To address these issues, "hand-held" preview releases have been shared with select users to gather feedback. The rollout plan includes finalizing bug fixes for a hands-on preview release, followed by a private beta (beta 1), and then a public beta (beta 2) intended for everyday use, albeit with some minor bugs and without a migration tool. Before declaring it "production ready," the team plans to refine the software, allowing time for stabilization and the development of a migration tool from version 1.X. Paul Stovell, the founder and CEO, began Octopus in 2012, and in his spare time, he enjoys carpentry and DIY projects.