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Re: Netscape 6.2 Call for Testers
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Bill Brids)
Wed Apr 17 09:39:56 2002
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 09:39:43 -0400 (EDT)
From: Bill Brids <bbrids@MIT.EDU>
To: Deb Bowser <bowser@MIT.EDU>
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I will volunteer- let me know
thanks deb et al
bill
Bill Brids
MIT Computing Help Desk
253-8481
211 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts
02138
Building N-42
On Tue, 16 Apr 2002, Deb Bowser wrote:
> Hello:
>
> The Netscape Release Team has finished evaluating and preliminary testing
> of Netscape 6.2.2 for Windows and Macintosh. At this time, we wish to
> extend testing to the MIT community. We are looking for approximately 20
> volunteers who would be able to volunteer a few hours of their time. In
> addition, we are interested in IMAP users for testing Netscape Mail.
>
> Netscape 6.2, the latest update to the Netscape browser suite, lets you
> accomplish more on-line with efficiency in completing tasks, power through
> more choice and safety with more control. Netscape also supports Mac OS X*
> and Windows XP*.
>
> *Mac OS X and Windows XP are not supported at this time.
>
> Some issues to consider prior to volunteering:
>
> Available time for active evaluation:
> - a 2-3 hour allotment for testing
>
> What we will test:
> - installation process (upgrading and new installs)
> - new features
> - netscape mail (upgrading from netscape messenger and new accounts)
> - integration within the MIT environment
> - usefulness of the on-line help and help features embedded within the
> application
> - usefulness of the draft MIT documentation.
>
> If you agree to assist, we will provide the following:
> - certificate based installer
> - draft documentation
> - test results reporting form
> - help
>
> STANDARD DISCLAIMER:
> While we would prefer that you conduct the test on a machine that will
> receive regular use, the software you will be testing could cause
> unexpected changes to your system. If you do use a production machine, you
> should plan to back up before installing the software and frequently during
> the testing process
>
> As an alternative, we offer the Integration Laboratory located in N42 for
> testing or the Software Release Team Test Lab located in W92. If you would
> prefer to test in a lab, please contact me to make arrangements.
>
> If you are interested in assisting with the evaluation, please contact me
> by Friday, April 19th. Testing is expected to commence next week and will
> send a separate communication with all the details as time draws near.
>
> If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or, the
> Netscape Release Team (netscape-release@mit.edu)
>
> Deb Bowser
> MIT Information Systems
> Test Manager
> Software Release Team
> W92-176
> Ph: 617-253-3879
> Fax: 617-258-8736
> http://web.mit.edu/swrt/
>
>
