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David Anderson 2023-07-06 15:49:33 -07:00
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# BOINC client software testing # 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 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. We call this the Alpha test project, though it's actually more like beta/release testing.
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## When to test ## 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. 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. Please try to report test results within a few days of receiving the email.
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For Windows, Mac, and Linux, For Windows, Mac, and Linux,
download test software from the [BOINC download page](https://boinc.berkeley.edu/download_all.php?dev=1). 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). More info on Android testing is [here](AndroidBoincTesting).