--- loncom/html/adm/help/tex/Bugzilla.tex 2006/08/14 16:32:24 1.9 +++ loncom/html/adm/help/tex/Bugzilla.tex 2016/08/20 16:06:50 1.15 @@ -1,30 +1,44 @@ \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 (\texttt{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 feature 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 intentions +are. + +You must have an account to use Bugzilla. You can create an account at\\ +\texttt{http://bugs.lon-capa.org} by clicking on the link \textbf{Open a New Bugzilla Account}. +You will be directed to send an e-mail to the LON-CAPA Helpdesk to request creation of a Bugzilla +account. +Once you have an open account, please search existing cases for related content before +submitting a new case. Select ``LON-CAPA'' in the ``Product'' category when searching. +Hold the Ctrl key while clicking 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 as follows: \begin{enumerate} -\item Open the web page \underbar{http://bugs.lon-capa.org} -\item Click on the \underbar{Enter a new bug report} link. +\item Open the web page \texttt{http://bugs.lon-capa.org} +\item Click on the \textbf{Enter a new bug report} link. \item Select the (LON-CAPA) product link. -\item At the login screen, enter your email address and password. +\item At the login screen, enter your e-mail 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.