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We're not yet distributing pre-built binaries that correspond to the source code we distribute.  That is on [[Viewer Roadmap|the roadmap]].  However, you have two options if you'd like to help out:
Many developers, both inside Linden Lab and in Open Source, are constantly implementing new features and fixing problems with the viewer.  One of the most important ways that you can help with that process as a user is to install and try these development viewers and provide feedback.


*  [http://secondlife.com/community/preview.php Download the beta viewer] - the source code for the beta viewer is very close to the source for the open source viewer. The beta program is the best way to contribute to the QA effort for the Second Life viewer.
''All of the viewers here are under active development'' - there may be some problems with existing features; if you want a more stable experience, use the released [http://secondlife.com/support/downloads Second Life Viewer].
*  Building the viewer from source isn't hard if you have the right tools. See [[Get source and compile]] for more information on how to do this.
 
* You can test your builds on our [[Test Grid]] if agni is down, the viewer/server are out of sync, or if you are concerned about damage to the grid or your account.
There are several places to look for viewers that need testing:
 
==Project==
 
Various viewer development projects working on major new features may from time to time release Project Viewers to provide early testing opportunities. You can find any that are currently available on the [[Linden Lab Official:Alternate Viewers|Alternate Viewers]] page.
 
==Other Snowstorm Team Builds==
 
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Tracking of Snowstorm issues can be seen on [https://jira.secondlife.com/secure/Dashboard.jspa?selectPageId=13615 the Snowstorm dashboard in Jira].
 
==Developer Builds==
 
Everyone may post links here to viewers that should be tested, provided the viewers are Second Life compatible and [http://secondlife.com/corporate/tpv.php TPVp] compliant when connected to Second Life.
 
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===Development Mailing List===
 
Developers who are looking for testers sometimes make requests for testing on the [https://lists.secondlife.com/pipermail/opensource-dev opensource-dev mailing list].
 
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Latest revision as of 05:11, 26 August 2013

Many developers, both inside Linden Lab and in Open Source, are constantly implementing new features and fixing problems with the viewer. One of the most important ways that you can help with that process as a user is to install and try these development viewers and provide feedback.

All of the viewers here are under active development - there may be some problems with existing features; if you want a more stable experience, use the released Second Life Viewer.

There are several places to look for viewers that need testing:

Project

Various viewer development projects working on major new features may from time to time release Project Viewers to provide early testing opportunities. You can find any that are currently available on the Alternate Viewers page.

Other Snowstorm Team Builds

Tracking of Snowstorm issues can be seen on the Snowstorm dashboard in Jira.

Developer Builds

Everyone may post links here to viewers that should be tested, provided the viewers are Second Life compatible and TPVp compliant when connected to Second Life.


Development Mailing List

Developers who are looking for testers sometimes make requests for testing on the opensource-dev mailing list.

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