Promethean users might be interested to know that from tomorrow (Wed 14th) you can download a preview version of the new ActivSoftware Inspire edition. This will eventually replace both ActivStudio and ActivPrimary and will be available for Mac, Windows and now Linux computers.

Available exclusively to Promethean Planet members, the tailored preview specifically invites feedback, offering you the opportunity to help develop the final version.

Activsoftware Inspire Edition will be offered in two editions – Activsoftware Inspire Personal and Activsoftware Inspire Professional. The personal version will be available for free to everyone, including teachers, students and parents via download from Planet.

Existing users of Promethean’s Activstudio and Activprimary software can upgrade to the Professional edition and download the software from Planet at no extra cost. New customers will be able to purchase this full version for a promotional fee of £99/€99/$99.

Activsoftware Inspire Edition comes loaded with new tools, flipchart page templates and activities, and can be upgraded to support dual pen functionality, allowing two students to use the Activboard at the same time for true, real-time collaboration.

Please note that the preview version automatically expires on March 1, 2009 so you have about 6 weeks to play with it. The commercial release of the software will take place later in March.

You need to be a promethean planet member to access it. To find out more, go here.