  Feedback systems are essential for stable operation of a linear collider,
providing a cost-effective method for relaxing tight tolerances. In the
Stanford Linear Collider (SLC), feedback controls beam parameters such as
trajectory, energy, and intensity throughout the accelerator. A novel dithering
optimization system which adjusts final focus parameters to maximize luminosity
contributed to achieving record performance in the 1997-98 run. Performance
limitations of the steering feedback have been investigated, and improvements
have been made. For the Next Linear Collider (NLC), extensive feedback systems
are planned as an intregal part of the design. Feedback requiremetns for JLC
(the Japanese Linear Collider) are essentially identical to NLC; some of the
TESLA requirements are similar but there are significant differences. For NLC,
algorithms which incorporate improvements upon the SLC implementation are being
prototyped. Specialized systems for the damping rings, rf and interaction point
will operate at high bandwidth and fast response. To correct for the motion of
individual bunches within a train, both feedforward and feedback systems are
planned. SLC experience has shown that feedback systems are an invaluable
operational tool for decoupling systems, allowing precision tuning, and
providing pulse-to-pulse diagnostics. Feedback systems for the NLC will
incorporate the key SLC features and the benefits of advancing technologies.
