DEVELOPMENT STATUS

Release candidates. Clear expectations.

The work is moving quickly. This page is an honest guide to current public installers and the limitations still being tested.

THE PLATFORM

Current release tracks.

Published download links and checksums are available on the Downloads page.

Core R1 QA106 ISO

Published full Debian installer; the next-generation installer work remains in testing.

Core RC15 installer candidate

Experimental fresh-install correction. Native installed GUI and full install/reboot acceptance outstanding.

Core RC16 signed update

Cumulative application update for installed Core systems. Not a bootable installer.

Store Beta 1

Independent Debian Store installer, not interchangeable with Core OS.

THE PLATFORM

The Meridian V3 milestone.

8 November 2026: working native playback following fixes for stuttering, dropouts and a numerical next-track issue. Extended qualification continues.

Core Meridian MS200 playback with queue and lyrics
HARDWARE QA

Playback first, release second.

The team is prioritising original endpoint recovery, mixed-format playback, 4 GB hardware benchmarking and installation reliability.

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