Talk:Build Checklists

Caitlin's update

• George and I have recently edited the QC and build checklists. Thanks to all volunteers who helped with this process. We are going to go ahead and print the latest version of the checklists even though we know there will still be more editing to come in the near future.

A lot of the issues regarding basiccheck will take longer to change because we need to work with our command line - networky folk to ascertain why certain things in basiccheck are like they are. Thanks to everyone for their patience and input.

notes from charles:

• login with username needs to be better formatted
• update software needs to know that unauthenticated packages FROM FREEGEEK are okay.
• grantboxes could have the modem icon removed from the title bar
• basiccheck mem test needs to tell user about the memory that is stolen by the motherboard
• use lsusb to test usb devices (to be able to use devices other than mice)
• note what to do with paperwork, boxes, &c.
• instructions on boxes without paperwork (for QCing)
• keep mp3 disks out

blaine noticed:

• could the step regarding spec checking go sooner and be more explicit?
• Could some of the early qc steps be added to the build sheet?

blaine's ideas on basiccheck:

• Move screen resolution to first check in basiccheck?
• Make cdrom check hdc and hdd only
• No longer use Pentium I, Pentium II or K6-2 in cpuinfo check in basiccheck
• Clearer explanation of when IRQ conflicts matter.
• Clearer explanation of what to look for with the floppy test.

macmobile suggests:

• Add enter password to the 4reboots section of QC.
• Make the order of install on the Build Checklist match that of the Build Sheet.