| DATE | TIME | WHERE |
|---|---|---|
| Thu October 2, 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
- Please download a live ISO image for your architecture:
- Prepare your live image by following the instructions at FedoraLiveCD
- Or run the dowloaded ISO image in qemu:
su -c 'qemu -cdrom Fedora-10-Beta-i686-Live.iso -m 512 -std-vga'
Install Media
- Consult the installation guide for quick start information to determine the best install method for your needs.
- Follow instructions for installing your system.
- Alternatively, on an already installed system:
- Install snake:
yum install snake
- Configure your system for installation:
snake-install http://download.fedora.redhat.com/pub/fedora/linux/releases/test/10-Beta/Fedora/i386/os
- Install snake:
- Alternatively, on an already installed system:
How to test?
Please add your findings to the matrix below or discuss any issues or concerns on IRC #fedora-qa.
| netboot | boot.iso | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boot argument | dhcp | static | dhcp | static |
| Network device selection parameters | ||||
| ksdevice=eth0 | (johannbg) works | (dcantrell) works | ||
| ksdevice=MACADDR | (jlaska) works | (dcantrell) works | ||
| ksdevice=link | ||||
| ksdevice=BOOTIF | (jlaska) works | (jlaska)465285
Must disable ipv6 |
||
| Network device configuration parameters | ||||
| ip=X.X.X.X
(also includes gateway=, dns= and netmask=) |
(jlaska)(johannbg)465270 | |||
| ip=dhcp | (johannbg) works | |||
| Other parameters that require an active network connection | ||||
| ks=URL | ||||
| updates=URL | ||||
| repo=URL | ||||
Where to file bugs
Please record any issues/defects discovered in Red Hat's Bugzilla.
- To file a NEW bug, go to https://bugzilla.redhat.com/enter_bug.cgi?product=Fedora&cf_qa_whiteboard=FedoraTestDay
- Existing Test Day bugs can be found at http://tinyurl.com/53thap
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 ...
- Development - User:Dcantrel, User:clumens
- Quality Assurance - User:Johannbg, User:jlaska, User:wwoods
If you'd like to sign up to help field questions, please add your name to the list above.