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'''DRAFT - We have more work to do here. So please revisit this page on Thursday May 8. Details such as release notes, what to test, and where to get builds will be available at that time.''' | <!-- '''DRAFT - We have more work to do here. So please revisit this page on Thursday May 8. Details such as release notes, what to test, and where to get builds will be available at that time.''' --> | ||
If you have a question, encounter a problem, or are not familiar with our bug tracking system (bugzilla) post a note in the [irc://irc.mozilla.org/testday #testday IRC channel]. If you don't get a response | If you have a question, encounter a problem, or are not familiar with our bug tracking system (bugzilla) post a note in the [irc://irc.mozilla.org/testday #testday IRC channel]. If you don't get a response consult the channel header for the person on call and ping them by name. Or ping a channel operator. ''If you are new to bugzilla you won't be able to change most bug fields, but you can add a comment detailing what should be changed and why. You can also make your comments known in the #testday channel and someone will assist you.'' <small>''(optional) See [[Thunderbird:Bug_Triage#Canconfirm_and_Editbugs_Privileges|Bug triage]] about how to get upgraded privileges to be able to change bug fields.''</small> | ||
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* Don't expect most extensions to work. To test an extension that doesn't pass version checking, at your own risk you can install Nightly Tester Tools extension to override version checking - find it at [[Thunderbird:Bug_Triage#Triage_Resources.2C_Tools_and_Hints|Triage_Resources, Tools, and Hints]]. Report results to extension author. | * Don't expect most extensions to work. To test an extension that doesn't pass version checking, at your own risk you can install Nightly Tester Tools extension to override version checking - find it at [[Thunderbird:Bug_Triage#Triage_Resources.2C_Tools_and_Hints|Triage_Resources, Tools, and Hints]]. Report results to extension author. | ||
'''For Test Day of Thunderbird Alpha 1 | '''For Test Day of Thunderbird Alpha 1''', install the new version and report your findings via bug reports and other feedback options. | ||
# ''' | # '''Check the [http://weblogs.mozillazine.org/rumblingedge/archives/2008/05/20080503_thunderbird_trunk_builds.html (substitute) release notes] | ||
# '''Get a build''' ( | # '''Get a build''' ([ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/nightly/3.0a1-candidates/build1/unsigned/ windows] / [ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/nightly/3.0a1-candidates/build1/ non-windows]) and use custom install to put it its own directory. <!-- "Trunk" refers to builds of Thunderbird 3 (currently in heavy development) -- it's where most bugs will get fixed and where we normally attempt to reproduce bugs that people have reported. See '''"Versions to test"''' below for details. --> | ||
# '''Protect''' - [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Thunderbird_:_FAQs_:_Backing_Up_and_Restoring Backup your data] and | # '''Protect''' - [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Thunderbird_:_FAQs_:_Backing_Up_and_Restoring Backup your data]. Create and use a [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Starting_Firefox_or_Thunderbird_with_a_specified_profile test profile]. You might also want to backup of your mail. | ||
# '''Test suggestions''' - do one or more of the following: | # '''Test suggestions''' - do one or more of the following: | ||
#* Run [https://litmus.mozilla.org/run_tests.cgi?test_run_id=6 Thunderbird Trunk litmus tests]. Ask for help in #testday if you're not familiar with Litmus. If a testcase is unclear, mark it as such. See also the [http://quality.mozilla.org/howto/litmus/tutorial Litmus tutorial]. | #* Run [https://litmus.mozilla.org/run_tests.cgi?test_run_id=6 Thunderbird Trunk litmus tests]. Ask for help in #testday if you're not familiar with Litmus. If a testcase is unclear, mark it as such. See also the [http://quality.mozilla.org/howto/litmus/tutorial Litmus tutorial]. | ||
#* Exercise your favorite (or least favorite) Thunderbird functions and provide feedback. Examples: account setup, large scale POP and imap downloads, filters, junk mail processing to name a few | #* Exercise your favorite (or least favorite) Thunderbird functions and provide feedback. Examples: account setup, large scale POP and imap downloads, filters, junk mail processing to name a few. | ||
#* Try new capabilities of Thunderbird 3 (see release notes | #* Try new capabilities of Thunderbird 3 - New Add-ons Manager (Tools > Add-ons) shows recommended Add-ons. (Note: few add-ons are compatible with this early alpha, as add-on developers need to upgrade them.) Address book can now read Mac OS X's system Address Book but is currently disabled by default. To enable it, see [http://clarkbw.net/blog/2008/04/16/mac-address-book-try-thunderbird-nightly/ this blog entry]. New Crash Reporter ([http://kb.mozillazine.org/Breakpad Breakpad]). Searching message bodies no longer produces as many false positives and is more accurate in some multilingual situations. Improved performance through javascript. Thunderbird is now a native Cocoa application on Mac. | ||
#* Test Thunderbird on multiple operating systems, if you have multiple OS | <!-- (see release notes)--> | ||
#* Test Thunderbird on multiple operating systems, if you have multiple OS. | |||
#* Test reported crashers, hangs, etc. Update bug if needed per instructions below. | #* Test reported crashers, hangs, etc. Update bug if needed per instructions below. | ||
#** [http://tinyurl.com/5unb74 hangs] (87 bugs) <!-- more: http://tinyurl.com/5pb9l9 --> | #** [http://tinyurl.com/5unb74 hangs] (87 bugs) <!-- more: http://tinyurl.com/5pb9l9 --> | ||
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#** [http://tinyurl.com/6zqqs8 other bugs] - excluding sev=trivial (2244 bugs) | #** [http://tinyurl.com/6zqqs8 other bugs] - excluding sev=trivial (2244 bugs) | ||
# '''Bugs''' - Update or file new bugs for problems that you encounter: | # '''Bugs''' - Update or file new bugs for problems that you encounter: | ||
#* Get a Bugzilla account if you don't have one - easily created at [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/createaccount.cgi bugzilla]. | |||
#* Remember to always cite in the bug your version of Thunderbird. | #* Remember to always cite in the bug your version of Thunderbird. | ||
#* Did you start in [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Safe_mode "safe mode"] to avoid problems caused by extensions? | #* Did you start in [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Safe_mode "safe mode"] to avoid problems caused by extensions? | ||
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# '''[[Thunderbird:Bugdays#Give us feedback|Give feedback]]''' about your Test Day experience. (see feedback heading below) | # '''[[Thunderbird:Bugdays#Give us feedback|Give feedback]]''' about your Test Day experience. (see feedback heading below) | ||
Please check these for more helpful information: | Please check these for more helpful information working with bugs: | ||
* [[Thunderbird:Bug_Triage|Thunderbird Bug triage]] - expert tips, extensions, reference documents | * [[Thunderbird:Bug_Triage|Thunderbird Bug triage]] - expert tips, extensions, reference documents | ||
* [http://www.mozilla.org/quality/bug-writing-guidelines.html Bug Writing Guidelines] describes writing of effective bug reports that lead to bug fixes. | * [http://www.mozilla.org/quality/bug-writing-guidelines.html Bug Writing Guidelines] describes writing of effective bug reports that lead to bug fixes. | ||