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'''Assumptions:'''
'''Assumptions:'''
*  
* Start with a system with a default configuration
 
'''Things to Avoid:'''
* emu10k-based cards ... the driver is buggy
* Bluetooth audio devices
* Closed-source software (skype, flash etc...)
* Fiddling with ''default.pa'' should be avoided
 
'''Debugging Tips:'''
* Ensure the volume is up and unmuted using either:
** ''alsamixer''
** ''gnome-volume-control''
* Are any ''$HOME/.asoundrc*' files present that might be customizing your sound preferences?
* Are any sound-related messages present in ''/var/log/messages'' or ''dmesg'' ?
* Include the URL generated by running [http://www.alsa-project.org/alsa-info.sh] in any bug reports
* Consult http://pulseaudio.org/wiki/FAQ


=== Where to file bugs ===
=== Where to file bugs ===

Revision as of 19:59, 8 October 2008

DATE TIME WHERE
Thu October 9, 2008 From 12:00 to 21:00 UTC (8am -> 5pm EDT) #fedora-qa (need irc help?)

How to join?

For information on joining a Fedora Test Day, see QA/Test_Days#Where_are_Test_Days_held.3F

What to test?

This week's instalment of Fedora Test Day will focus on:

Preparing for Test Day

Depending on the speed of your connection and the time available for testing, there are several methods available for

Live Images

  1. Please download a live ISO image for your architecture:
  2. Prepare your live image by following the instructions at FedoraLiveCD
  3. Or run the dowloaded ISO image in qemu:
     su -c 'qemu -cdrom Fedora-10-Beta-i686-Live.iso -m 512 -std-vga'

Install Media

  1. Consult the installation guide for quick start information to determine the best install method for your needs.
  2. Follow instructions for installing your system.
    • Alternatively, on an already installed system:
      1. Install snake:
        yum install snake
      2. Configure your system for installation:
        snake-install http://download.fedora.redhat.com/pub/fedora/linux/releases/test/10-Beta/Fedora/i386/os

How to test?

Please add your findings to the matrix below or discuss any issues or concerns on IRC #fedora-qa.

Assumptions:

  • Start with a system with a default configuration

Things to Avoid:

  • emu10k-based cards ... the driver is buggy
  • Bluetooth audio devices
  • Closed-source software (skype, flash etc...)
  • Fiddling with default.pa should be avoided

Debugging Tips:

  • Ensure the volume is up and unmuted using either:
    • alsamixer
    • gnome-volume-control
  • Are any $HOME/.asoundrc*' files present that might be customizing your sound preferences?
  • Are any sound-related messages present in /var/log/messages or dmesg ?
  • Include the URL generated by running [1] in any bug reports
  • Consult http://pulseaudio.org/wiki/FAQ

Where to file bugs

Please record any issues/defects discovered in Red Hat's Bugzilla.

Need help?

We'll have a host of QA and Development characters hanging out discussing bugs (aka "features"), expectations, and test areas. I've included details below for how you can contribute below.

The following cast of characters will be available testing, workarounds, bug fixes, and general discussion ...

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