From 0b34cffecfdf189efc58ba6adf6c64c2ed8cbb0b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Anderson Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2023 15:49:33 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Updated AlphaInstructions (markdown) --- AlphaInstructions.md | 17 ++--------------- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/AlphaInstructions.md b/AlphaInstructions.md index 46e81c2..57c6d27 100644 --- a/AlphaInstructions.md +++ b/AlphaInstructions.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # BOINC client software testing -Because of the huge diversity of computer hardware and software, +Because of the diversity of computer hardware and software, we rely on volunteers to test the BOINC client software. We call this the Alpha test project, though it's actually more like beta/release testing. @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Testers must subscribe to the [boinc_alpha email list](https://groups.google.com ## When to test -Periodically (every couple of weeks, sometimes more) we'll send an announcement on the email list, +Periodically (every few months, sometimes more) we'll send an announcement on the email list, asking alpha testers to download and test a specific new release of BOINC. Please try to report test results within a few days of receiving the email. @@ -33,19 +33,6 @@ Please try to report test results within a few days of receiving the email. For Windows, Mac, and Linux, download test software from the [BOINC download page](https://boinc.berkeley.edu/download_all.php?dev=1). -For Android, test software is distributed through the Google Play Store. -To get test versions, do the following: - -* If you haven't already done so, create a Google Play Store account - by launching the Play Store app on your Android device. -* Join the "BOINC Android Testing" Google group: - https://groups.google.com/d/forum/boinc-android-testing -* Accept the invitation to become a tester: - https://play.google.com/apps/testing/edu.berkeley.boinc -* On your Android device, go to - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.berkeley.boinc - in a web browser. - Download and install the app. More info on Android testing is [here](AndroidBoincTesting).