[Ubuntu Wiki] Update of "Bugs/Importance" by es20490446e

Thu Dec 5 16:29:22 UTC 2013

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- Ubuntu uses the following guidelines for assigning importance.  The importance of the bug signifies the priority that it should be given by people fixing bugs.  
+ === Undecided ===
+  * No one has '''set priority''' yet.
+  * We '''don't know''' what importance should it have yet.

- In order to set the Importance field of a bug in [[Launchpad]], you need to be a member of [[UbuntuBugControl]] either through direct membership or because of your membership in another team. The importance of the bug should be set as soon as possible.

- The importance of a bug report can be modified by clicking on the current Status or Importance, in the yellow line and under the "Affects" column header, which will reveal a sub menu.  You can then choose a new importance in the drop down box.
+ === Wishlist ===
+  * Is an idea for a '''new feature'''.
+  * Is a requests '''to package''' software for Ubuntu.
+  * Affect an '''experimental extension''' or non-essential feature.
+  * Would only be fixed on a '''best-effort''' or outside-contribution basis.
+  * Is '''non-trivial''' to implement (it should rather be written as a [[FeatureSpecifications|feature specification]]).

- Here are the meanings of the different importance values:

-  * '''Undecided''': The default for new bugs.  Also means that there is insufficient information to determine importance.
+ === Low ===
+  * Has an easy [[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work-around|work-around]].
+  * Affects '''unusual''' end-user set up.
+  * Affects a '''non-essential aspect''' of the application.
+  * Has a '''moderate impact''' on a non-core application.
+  * Is a '''cosmetic or usability''' issue that doesn't limit the functionality of a non-core application.
+  * Is a non-ideal default '''configuration'''.

-  * '''Wishlist''': Missing functionality.
-   * These aren't always bugs, but can be ideas for new features which do not yet exist.
-   * These can also be requests to have software packaged for Ubuntu.
-   * If it is non-trivial to implement, it should rather be written as a feature specification, see FeatureSpecifications.
-   * These can be bugs that affect an experimental extension or non-essential feature of a given package/project.
-   * Bugs that would only be fixed on a best-effort or outside-contribution basis might also be considered ''wishlist''.

+ === Medium ===
+  * '''Most bugs''' fit this importance.
-  * '''Low''': Bugs which affect functionality, but to a lesser extent than most bugs, examples are:
-   * Bugs that have easy [[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work-around|work-arounds]]
-   * Bugs that affect unusual end-user configurations or uncommon hardware
-   * Bugs that affect a non-essential aspect and limited scope of the application
-   * Bugs that have a moderate impact on a non-core application
+  * Has a '''moderate impact''' on a core application.
+  * Has a '''severe impact''' on a non-core application.
+  * Impacts '''accessibility''' of a non-core application.
-   * Cosmetic/usability issues that does not limit the functionality of a non-core application
+  * Is a '''usability''' issue that doesn't limit the functionality of a core application.
-   * Non-ideal default configurations
+  * Affects a '''non-essential hardware''' component (removable network card, camera, web-cam, music player, sound card, power management feature, printer...).

-  * '''Medium''':  Most bugs are of medium importance, examples are:
-   * A bug that has a moderate impact on a core application.
-   * A bug that has a severe impact on a non-core application.
-   * A bug which impacts accessibility of a non-core application.
-   * A usability issue that does not limit the functionality of a core application.
-   * A problem with a non-essential hardware component (removable network card, camera, webcam, music player, sound card, power management feature, printer, etc.)
-  * '''High''': A bug which fulfills one of the following criteria:
-   * Has a severe impact on a small portion of Ubuntu users (estimated)
-   * Makes a default Ubuntu installation generally unusable for some users
-    * For example, if the system fails to boot, or X fails to start, on a certain make and model of computer
-   * A problem with an essential hardware component (disk controller, built-in networking, video card, keyboard, mouse)
-   * Has a moderate impact on a large portion of Ubuntu users (estimated)
-   * Prevents the application or any dependencies from functioning correctly at all
-   * Renders essential features or functionality of the application or dependencies broken or ineffective
-   * Impacts accessibility of a core application
-  * '''Critical''': A bug which has a severe impact on a large portion of Ubuntu users
-   * Causes data corruption
-   * Crashes the entire operating system
-   * Renders the system temporarily or permanently unusable
-   * Severely affects applications beyond the package responsible for the root cause

- ||<tablestyle="width:90%;" style="width: 35px; border: none; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 15px ;-moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 15px; background-color: #F1F1DD; border: none; -moz-border-radius-topright: 15px;-moz-border-radius-bottomright: 15px; font-size: 1em; text-align: center;">{{attachment:IconHelp2.png}}If you're not yet an [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuBugControl|Ubuntu Bug Control]] member, you'll have to ask someone who is to do it for you.Paste the bug number in {{{#ubuntu-bugs}}} channel at [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/FreeNode|FreeNode]] and say you think the bug should be set to importance 'Wishlist / Low / Medium / High / Critical'. Someone will notice your comment and set it for you, although not necessarily immediately.||
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+ === High ===
+  * Is estimated to have '''severe impact''' on an small portion of Ubuntu users.
+  * Makes a default Ubuntu installation '''unusable''' for some users.
+  * Affects an '''essential hardware''' component (disk controller, built-in networking, video card, keyboard, mouse).
+  * Is estimated to have a moderate impact on a '''large portion''' of Ubuntu users.
+  * Prevents the application (or a dependent one) from '''functioning correctly''' at all.
+  * Renders essential features or functionality of the application (or a dependent one) '''broken'''.
+  * Impacts '''accessibility''' of a core application.
+ 
+ 
+ === Critical ===
+  * Has a '''severe impact''' on a large portion of Ubuntu users.
+  * Causes '''data corruption'''.
+  * Crashes the '''entire operating system'''.
+  * Renders the system temporarily or permanently '''unusable'''.
+  * '''Severely affects''' applications beyond the one that causes the flaw.
+ 
+ ==  ==
+ This importance '''can be set''' by:
+  * '''Asking''' someone in {{{#ubuntu-bugs}}} channel at [[https://webchat.freenode.net|FreeNode]] to set it for you to a specific priority.
+  * '''Becoming''' a member of [[UbuntuBugControl|Ubuntu Bug Control]].
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+ ==  ==
  ||<tablestyle="width:90%;" style="width: 35px; border: none; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 15px ;-moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 15px; background-color: #F1F1DD; border: none; -moz-border-radius-topright: 15px;-moz-border-radius-bottomright: 15px; font-size: 0.8em; text-align: center;"> '''Footnote:''' ||
- ||[[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work-around|work-around]]:||a plan or method to circumvent a problem ''without'' eliminating it ||
  ||"core":||A core package can be identified as being part of a task in the apt-cache headers.  You can see the apt-cache headers by running `apt-cache show [package]` in a terminal, and looking at the "Task: " field in the output.||
  ||"non-core":||A non-core package can be identified as a package that is not part of a task, and is not in 'main'.  You can see the apt-cache headers by running `apt-cache show [package]` in a terminal, and looking at the "Task: " field in the output.||
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