--- loncom/html/adm/help/tex/Bugzilla.tex 2006/08/14 16:32:24 1.9 +++ loncom/html/adm/help/tex/Bugzilla.tex 2013/07/14 02:39:24 1.10 @@ -1,6 +1,28 @@ \label{Bugzilla} -LON-CAPA uses Bugzilla (\underbar{http://www.bugzilla.org/}) to report and track bugs -and enhancements. You must have an account to use Bugzilla. You can create an account at \underbar{http://bugs.lon-capa.org} by clicking on the link \underbar{Open a New Bugzilla Account}. Once you have an open account, report a bug or request an enhancement by: +\index{bugs}\index{Bugzilla}\index{suggestions} +We Welcome Your Ideas and Contributions... + +LON-CAPA is open-source software where everyone is free to contribute to the +development. If you think of an enhancement, or find a bug in the system, +please report it. LON-CAPA uses Bugzilla (\underbar{http://www.bugzilla.org/}) +to report and track bugs and enhancement requests. All reported bugs and enhancement +requests posted on Bugzilla are examined by the core LON-CAPA team. Having the +request in Bugzilla helps keep track of both bugs and requests, and is the preferred +method of reporting bugs and requesting enhancements. You'll be able to see how the developers respond to +the bug, which developer is currently responsible for it, and what the developer's intention +is. + +You must have an account to use Bugzilla. You can create an account at +\underbar{http://bugs.lon-capa.org} by clicking on the link \underbar{Open a New Bugzilla Account}. +Once you have an open account, please search existing cases for related content before +submitting a new case. Selecting ``LON-CAPA" and ``LON-CAPA Redesign" in the ``Product" category +is a good idea for searching. Hold the +Cntrl key while cliking multiple items. The ``Component", ``Version", and ``Target" can be left +undesignated. If you find a related bug, you can add comments instead of reporting a new bug. If +you find a bug that you are interested in following, you can add your e-mail to the ``Add cc:" box +and click ``Commit". + +You can report a bug or request an enhancement by: \begin{enumerate} @@ -9,22 +31,12 @@ and enhancements. You must have an acco \item Select the (LON-CAPA) product link. \item At the login screen, enter your email address and password. \item Click the {[}Login{]} button. -\item Select the LON-CAPA Version, Component, Platform and Operating System. -\item Enter a summary in the "Summary" text box. -\item Enter a description in the "Description" text box. +\item Select the LON-CAPA Version, Component, Platform and Operating System (as much as known). +\item Enter a summary in the ``Summary" text box. +\item Enter a description in the ``Description" text box. \item Click the {[}Commit{]} button. \end{enumerate} -We Welcome Your Ideas and Contributions... - -LON-CAPA is open-source software where everyone is free to contribute to the -development. If you think of an enhancement, or find a bug in the system, -please report it. All reported bugs and enhancement requests posted on Bugzilla -will be examined by the core LON-CAPA team. Having the request in Bugzilla helps keep track of both bugs and requests, and is the preferred method of reporting bugs and requesting enhancements. - -Bugzilla also supports ongoing conversation about requests and workflow and -accountability features. You'll be able to see how the developers respond to -the bug, which developer is currently responsible for it, and what the developer's intention -is. +A developer will follow up with you.