Release testing, testing new applications or features, etc.
18
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11answers
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How to remove the “AMD Testing use only” watermark?
I've installed the latest catalyst driver (beta) following the step in this guide for Ubuntu Quantal Quetzal.
My system is 64 bit and my graphic card is an ATI RadeonHD 6670, this g.c. is Officially ...
16
votes
6answers
404 views
How do I get involved with testing and QA with Ubuntu?
I'd like to get involved with Ubuntu QA by creating automated tests. Is there an ongoing effort to create these tests? Where can I learn more?
13
votes
4answers
5k views
Where can I get the latest Ubuntu Alpha or Beta?
I'd love to test the latest Ubuntu alpha/beta (otherwise known as "Ubuntu+1"), but I can't find it.
Where can I find download for the pre-releases of Ubuntu?
11
votes
2answers
244 views
Which graphics driver set is better to test in the long run?
So, my computer has a Radeon mobility card and Compiz doesn't seem to want to play nice with it. The nets me a tradeoff: I can use the proprietary drivers and get the boosted performance and take a ...
9
votes
1answer
165 views
How do I contribute an autopilot test?
What is autopilot and how do I contribute to a new autopilot testcase for a package ?
8
votes
2answers
352 views
Where Can I Give Feedback on Ubuntu?
I'm running Ubuntu 11.04 Beta 2. Is there a way, or a place, to give feedback on this system? Not file bugs, just give feedback.
8
votes
2answers
2k views
8
votes
2answers
6k views
How do you test the network speed betwen two boxes?
I have gigabit network setup in my house and few Ubuntu based boxes. Out of complete curiosity I would like to check the speed between the two boxes. I am not having any problems with speed or ...
7
votes
4answers
2k views
Where is the Alpha 1 release of Kubuntu 12.04?
I have been looking around, and I can't find any official informational update on the first Alpha release of Kubuntu Precise. Was Alpha 1 released?
6
votes
1answer
207 views
Testing Ubuntu mobile applications
I'm currently reading much about the new Ubuntu mobile (phone) OS and now I'm wondering if there is the possibility to test applications. I know that QtCreator is the recommended IDE and an emulator ...
5
votes
1answer
417 views
How to install correctly another Linux flavour (in my case PCLinuxOS) together with installed Ubuntu?
Hello everybody and Prosperous and Productive Year 2011 !!!
I have Ubuntu 10.10 (32bit) installed on my laptop. I would like to install PCLinuxOS (KDE or LXDE version, I don't know yet) on the same ...
5
votes
2answers
146 views
What is the recomended application set for QA/tester's suite in Ubuntu?
I work in SQA as Test manager/Tester and I want to get more from my Ubuntu desktop. Unfortunately Ubuntu does not have much software in repository for this task. Can you recommend set of Linux ...
5
votes
1answer
190 views
How can I refresh/reinstall/clear/set-to-default my bootup process?
I'm currently having a problem with my bootup process that is growing progressively worse as time goes on:
While booting, it does a few minutes of hard-drive reading. During that, instead of showing ...
4
votes
1answer
212 views
How to check if checkbox-unity from ppa:unity-team/ppa succesfully send my report?
I used the checkbox-unity survey to test beta unity 5.0 in Precice.
Completing the survey took me a couple of hours because I thoroughly described the problems I discovered. At the end of the survey ...
4
votes
2answers
208 views
How to install specific versions of Google Chrome / Chromium?
I'm looking for standalone packages for Google Chrome / Chromium which can be extracted and used as binaries for my Selenium test suite.
How do I go about such a thing?
3
votes
0answers
69 views
Emulating IE in Ubuntu [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to install IE9, IE8, or IE7 in ubuntu 12.04.LTS
I need to test my web site in Internet Explorer. Unluckily, I can't move it to Windows and run there. So what is the ...
3
votes
0answers
637 views
Can not update Natty running from a USB stick [closed]
In a blogpost Jono explained a nice way to test the latest version of Natty. Under point four he proposes:
Step 4: Update
Although you installed the latest daily you should ensure it is up to ...
2
votes
2answers
1k views
Stress testing hardware
Is there a piece of software I can install on my Ubuntu installation (10.04) to stress test all the hardware on my computer? I understand I can download a specific disto to do this, but I would ...
2
votes
1answer
107 views
Voice Recognition
As it was presented in OMG! Ubuntu! a voice recognition tool is being developed and will possible deploy in Ubuntu Touch and Ubuntu Desktop.
Although beyond the video shared in youtube I had no more ...
2
votes
2answers
799 views
How can install Aurora (Firefox) and keep updating it?
I would like test the Aurora channel on Ubuntu 11.10. How can I do this?
2
votes
1answer
106 views
Is there a way to backup your package configuration?
For example, if I wanted to help out with trying edge(in this case Quantal), but I wanted to be able to revert to a stable-ish system if some update caused a problem -- how would I accomlish this ...
2
votes
1answer
593 views
How to test plymouth via virtual machine?
I am trying to edit my splash screen but its really annoying to restart the computer everytime just to find out it doesn't even work. i read on an article that I can do a virtual machine via ssh but I ...
2
votes
1answer
174 views
Latest two images will not install on Nexus7 (32GB + 3G), but older were Ok [closed]
The latest two (newest) daily images will not install on my Nexus 7, 32GB + 3G. The older versions work fine. Background looks like coloured snow. (I can not post the screenshot.)
There is no ...
2
votes
1answer
81 views
Is it possible to update just the Unity plugin in Compiz to the latest/greatest for testing?
I am currently using Ubuntu 11.04 Natty. Can I update, or upgrade, just the Unity Compiz plugin?
2
votes
1answer
115 views
Will LiveCD test results be aggregated into the laptop testing tracker?
Marco Ceppi's answer to a tangentially related question set me to wondering about the destination of all the tests that users run from the LiveCD menu. There's a fairly comprehensive hardware ...
2
votes
0answers
97 views
dhcp server configured in ubuntu on vmware
How can I test a dhcp server running on Ubuntu in vmware?
My dhcp configuration is:
ddns: update-style none;
default-lease-time 600;
max-lease-time 7200;
subnet 192.168.56.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 {
...
1
vote
3answers
1k views
1
vote
2answers
156 views
Windows Installer (Trial Run)
So Windows Installer is like a trial run in my mind from what I see.
It partitions your hard drive so you can use Ubuntu, but Ubuntu relies on Windows remaining on the system, yes?
So I have 2 ...
1
vote
2answers
534 views
Howto install google-mock on Ubuntu 12.10
I am having hard time trying to install Google C++ Mocking Framework. I have successfully run sudo apt-get install google-mock. Then I tried to compile this sample file
#include "gmock/gmock.h"
int ...
1
vote
2answers
154 views
How to force Testdrive to use zsync?
While using testdrive gui, how to configure it to use zsync?
There seems to be no option to change that. Or is there a config file somewhere which can be edited?
1
vote
1answer
46 views
How do I contribute an autopkg test to ubuntu?
How do I contribute an autopkg test for a ubuntu package?
1
vote
2answers
50 views
How do I launch the app from within `quickly test` for gui testing?
I'm trying to use ldtp to test my quickly app.
ldtp.launchapp('bin/myapp') doesn't work because myapp requires whatever voodoo quickly sets up in order to actually launch the app.
How can I get ...
1
vote
1answer
137 views
Cross-platform performance testing tool
I want to compare operating systems by performance on my hardware. Is there a cross-platform tool for doing it?
I need results of CPU and graphics performance!
1
vote
1answer
420 views
Test Blank CD/DVD?
How would I test a blank CD/DVD + R to see if it's good.
I have a blank DVD that has a few light scratches on it and I want to see if it is able to burn a home movie onto it.
1
vote
2answers
375 views
Is it already possible to test Ubuntu for Android?
I'm very excited about Ubuntu being able to run trhough an Android smartphone just by connecting it to a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse. Now I'm wondering if there is a way to test it? Are there any ...
1
vote
1answer
82 views
Why and where to create a loopback file for live persistence session?
I currently help QA team in ISO testing, but I stumbled on a test-case that required some extra research. I just learned about persistence from this wiki page.
Ctrl+F to "Using a loop-back file." ...
1
vote
0answers
177 views
I think I found a bug but I don't know how to report it [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
There's an issue with an Alpha/Beta Release of Ubuntu, what should I do?
I have installed Kubuntu 12.04 Alpha 1.
I started Software Updates to update applications. ...
1
vote
1answer
174 views
Natty Alpha Testing “Kept Back” Updates, Ubuntu or My System?
I'm testing Natty and theres a hefty list of updates that are "kept back"
now to the question
are these packages that are most likely held back due to Ubuntu (and will be made available once ...
0
votes
2answers
96 views
When is the best time to update the current development version of Ubuntu?
I'm testing Ubuntu development version and I want to know when to update the packages. The last time I update the packages regularly, the system broke and I had to reinstall the OS.
0
votes
3answers
3k views
How to test apache server on Ubuntu Server 10.04 running in VirtualBox?
I installed Ubuntu Server 10.04 via VirtualBox, yes, the I use virtual machine, cuz I am learning ubuntu. I installed apache webserver by this command:
sude apt-get install apache2
Everything looks ...
0
votes
1answer
46 views
Ubuntu certified HW test tool [closed]
I did not find the software to do some HW test by my own. We made the expirience, that there are many different Vendor models arround, which are not on the list actualy, but this means not in general, ...
0
votes
1answer
615 views
Official Daily PPA for Unity?
I found couple of blocker bugs in Unity which came installed in 12.10 and swtiched to GNOME Shell.
Is there official ppa for Unity to check if developers fixed the bugs already?
0
votes
1answer
34 views
Are my other partitions safe from harm from an alpha/beta release?
I am quite intrested in testing the latest alpha-3 of Ubuntu, however, performance in VirtualBox is slow and somewhat buggy (I know! It's an Alpha) - guest additions wern't installing, bad mouse ...
0
votes
1answer
16 views
Save files from test mode
I'm doing an assignment which requires me to screenshot everything I do, this included screenshots of using using the partition manager in the "test" version of Ubuntu 12.10. How can I permanently ...
0
votes
0answers
29 views
Menus not coming up on USB boot
I'm using the newest version of Ubuntu to test out laptops that I repair as part of my job. I boot off of the USB stick, and sometimes when it comes up to the desktop the menus on the left side, and ...
0
votes
0answers
53 views
Is there a easy way to test ubuntu on new notebooks before buying it?
Is there an easy way to check a notebook's hardware compatibility with ubuntu before you buy it?
I really don't want to buy a notebook home and find several bugs caused by the hardware.
I know that ...
0
votes
0answers
91 views
How can I test with Internet Explorer while on my Ubuntu? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to install MS Internet Explorer 7, 8 or 9?
I want to test my apps in ie7, ie8 and ie9
How can I do this on Ubuntu?
0
votes
1answer
95 views
How to restart in live cd persistence?
I installed a daily build 12.10 on my Mac to test livecd. I already had a pen drive formatted to ext3 labeled casper-rw.
I had to invoke the "other options" with the F6 button so that I could append ...
0
votes
0answers
229 views
How to do a cross-browser testing of web application?
I was wondering what would be my best option for testing my web app through different browsers in Ubuntu 12.04. I know I've the option for a VM but wanted to try and avoid that if I could, I'm also ...
0
votes
1answer
113 views
Why I Can't Upgrade My Beta Firefox to 8.0 Beta 5/6? [closed]
I'd installed Firefox Beta from the third phase of beta, b3. and everytime that mozilla reaseled new updates, I could download and install them using sudo add-apt-repository ...
