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== Exploratory Testing ==

* Known issues are recorded in the [[:Category:Release notes|release notes]] for a [[releases|release]]; check both the current stable release's notes and/or the in-progress release notes for the development release you're testing.
* Sometimes people enumerate problems in [[Test_group_release_notes#{{:Friends in testing/current image}}|Test group release notes]].
* People report problems on the testing [[mailing lists|mailing list]]

You should [[reporting bugs|report new issues]] in our [http://dev.laptop.org bug-tracking system]. You can also send any issues or comments to the development list, <tt>devel at lists.laptop.org</tt>.

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==='''Test 1: Wifi Testing'''===

Can {{:Friends_in_testing/banner}} associate with your (encrypted?) access point?

If not, [[reporting bugs|let us know]]!

=== Test 2: Explore the Smoke Test ===

Try out parts of the release's [[smoke test]] that appeal to you.

''(Older [[Friends in testing/old tests|tests]] are available.)''

Latest revision as of 02:44, 13 April 2012

  For Testers
See Friends in testing for detailed instructions on how to prepare for exploratory or systematic testing.

Exploratory Testing

  • Known issues are recorded in the release notes for a release; check both the current stable release's notes and/or the in-progress release notes for the development release you're testing.
  • Sometimes people enumerate problems in Test group release notes.
  • People report problems on the testing mailing list

You should report new issues in our bug-tracking system. You can also send any issues or comments to the development list, devel at lists.laptop.org.

Test 1: Wifi Testing

Can Current test image: 11.3.1 associate with your (encrypted?) access point?

If not, let us know!

Test 2: Explore the Smoke Test

Try out parts of the release's smoke test that appeal to you.

(Older tests are available.)