Test plan application [Was: Quality Control Suggestion]

[Richard Kleeman]

OK so I have put up the poll on the wiki and linked it to the Testing Page:

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/Suite/Desktop

I have also announced the poll on the Forum:

http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=168003

Comments Welcome!

Richard



Simon Law wrote:
> On Fri, Apr 28, 2006 at 07:57:23AM -0400, Richard Kleeman wrote:
>> Yeah that sounds like a really neat idea. Perhaps a script that runs 
>> through the software list with a set of test input files and the ability 
>> to file sensible error reports and allow manual interventions as well 
>> (html or php output?).
>>
>> A lot of the problem with getting volunteer participation is general 
>> "laziness". A semi-automated script would be possibly a big help with that.
> 
> I've sort of got an idea about an automated system to write.  But I'm
> just a wee bit busy with Dapper's release right now.  :)
> 
>> Meanwhile as a first step if Simon and you guys think it useful, I will 
>> attempt to compile a "desktop testing software list" on the Ubuntu forum.
> 
> Either there, or on the Wiki.  Don't discount the fact that people can
> edit Wiki pages to make them better!
> 
>> Of course I don't want to step on anyones toes here (or waste any time 
>> ;-)) so feedback from Simon would be great.
> 
> I think it's a marvellous idea!  Please feel free to jump in and help.
> 
> Cheers,