What is beta testing? Beta testing can be considered "pre-release testing" in which a sampling of the intended audience tests the product and provides feedback regarding their experience with the product. This feedback often results in modifications to the product prior to its first public distribution.
How is Corel Beta testing Corel LINUX? The beta testing of Corel LINUX is being done in the same way that we currently test all of our software products. We will be selecting individuals from a list of those who have applied to become testers via our Web site. Those selected will receive a beta version copy of the software on CD-ROM. Beta testers will then be required to use the software and provide Corel with feedback regarding their experience with the product.
What are the requirements for becoming a beta tester for Corel LINUX? We will select users based on their experience with Linux®, the diversity of hardware at their disposal and on their software testing experience. In addition, we are reserving spaces for some KDE and Debian developers.
Why isn't Corel putting Corel LINUX on an FTP site for download? The first version of Corel LINUX is still in the development and testing phase and is not ready for general distribution. Beta testing is part of the development process that Corel is following to ensure that Corel LINUX reaches a suitable level of completeness and stability before it becomes widely available.
How many people will be testing Corel LINUX? In order to ensure that the beta testing process can be properly administered, we will be limiting the number of registered beta testers for this first round of testing. The exact number of testers has not yet been determined.
Is this testing style in keeping with the spirit of Open Source software distribution? Yes. The recruitment of outside Beta testers is part of the initial development process of Corel LINUX and will allow Corel to release the first version of Corel LINUX to the general public at an earlier date than would be possible if Corel relied only on its internal testing resources. Once Corel LINUX is ready for general distribution, it will be distributed in accordance with the criteria for Open Source software.
When will Corel release the source code for Corel LINUX? The source code for Corel LINUX will be available with the first distribution of Corel LINUX.
Will Corel be releasing the source code for applications it has created such as the Corel File Manager? Corel will be making the source code available for such applications. The exact terms of the license under which the source code will be distributed has not yet been announced.
If I am not accepted for this round of testing, can I still be involved in the testing of subsequent beta versions of Corel LINUX? Yes. We will be conducting another round of beta testing in the fall and you can apply then. The second round of beta testing will be much larger than the first and may even be openly available from our FTP site. Keep an eye on the Corel Beta news page or consult Linux.Corel.com for upcoming beta announcements.
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Corel® LINUX® Beta Q & A
What is beta testing?
Beta testing can be considered "pre-release testing" in which a sampling of the intended audience tests
the product and provides feedback regarding their experience with the product. This feedback often
results in modifications to the product prior to its first public distribution.
How is Corel Beta testing Corel LINUX?
The beta testing of Corel LINUX is being done in the same way that we currently test all of our
software products. We will be selecting individuals from a list of those who have applied to become
testers via our Web site. Those selected will receive a beta version copy of the software on CD-ROM.
Beta testers will then be required to use the software and provide Corel with feedback regarding their
experience with the product.
What are the requirements for becoming a beta tester for Corel LINUX?
We will select users based on their experience with Linux®, the diversity of hardware at their disposal
and on their software testing experience. In addition, we are reserving spaces for some KDE and Debian
developers.
Why isn't Corel putting Corel LINUX on an FTP site for download?
The first version of Corel LINUX is still in the development and testing phase and is not ready for
general distribution. Beta testing is part of the development process that Corel is following to ensure
that Corel LINUX reaches a suitable level of completeness and stability before it becomes widely available.
How many people will be testing Corel LINUX?
In order to ensure that the beta testing process can be properly administered, we will be limiting the number of registered beta testers for this
first round of testing. The exact number of testers has not yet been determined.
Is this testing style in keeping with the spirit of Open Source software distribution?
Yes. The recruitment of outside Beta testers is part of the initial development process of Corel LINUX and will allow Corel to release the
first version of Corel LINUX to the general public at an earlier date than would be possible if Corel relied only on its internal testing
resources. Once Corel LINUX is ready for general distribution, it will be distributed in accordance with the criteria for Open Source software.
When will Corel release the source code for Corel LINUX?
The source code for Corel LINUX will be available with the first distribution of Corel LINUX.
Will Corel be releasing the source code for applications it has created such as the Corel File Manager?
Corel will be making the source code available for such applications. The exact terms of the license under which the source code will be
distributed has not yet been announced.
If I am not accepted for this round of testing, can I still be involved in the testing of subsequent beta versions of Corel LINUX?
Yes. We will be conducting another round of beta testing in the fall and you can apply then. The second round of beta testing will be much
larger than the first and may even be openly available from our FTP site. Keep an eye on the Corel Beta news page or consult Linux.Corel.com
for upcoming beta announcements.
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