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Re: [Ayatana] Should we create a "distro-upgrade testing" team?



sounds interesting!

On 2010-06-11, Lance <lbsolost@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Undoubtedly this may sound kind of crazy, but I've been "iso-testing" for
> nearly two years.
>
> When I began I was very poor at it, I'd basically give the iso a "pass" if I
> managed to get it to run/install but as time went on I became more "detail
> oriented" and I'd like to think that I've helped to a small degree.
>
> Now, I'm not sure how long ago iso-testing began "in the community" but I'd
> guess at one time it was largely done internally.
>
> Would it be possible to try a "distro-upgrade testing" team scenario similar
> to "iso-testing"?
>
> I think it could be beneficial to the project but I also realize that it
> requires resources that may or may not be available.
>
> Just a thought to toss around.
>

how about upgrading via ISO?
So far, upgrading requires an internet connection, which is not
friendly towards users in low bandwidth environments..
oh joy if only that worked!