Benjamin Kosnik wrote:
We are seeing tests posted, at least, even if the volume isn't what
it probably should be for a primary.
sparc-solaris2.10+ has been tested twice on trunk since
stage one for gcc-4.4 opened. This is unacceptable, and in the lower
bounds even for a secondary target. (All of which have more regular
testing than solaris 2.10+).
It has been tested on a daily basis since years here, on 2.8, and since
two months on 2.10. Submitting the results is a bit a pain since I have
to copy around the whole stuff.
I was not aware that people count on test results.
I usually pop up if something goes wrong. If I can I try to fix it
myself. If not I talk on IRC and if there is no easy solution I file a PR.
Please note that I have sent private mail to likely
solaris testers previous to this asking for testing and have gotten
no reply or action. Thus, my public message.
I wasn't under those recipients.
I'm not saying that I support Benjamin's proposal, but I suggest that
it be interpreted as a request, coupled with an implied threat: if
you want a platform to continue as a primary platform, there has to
be testing, as well as assistance to fix problems when they crop up.
If no one tests the trunk on a platform for months at a time, because
they "move slowly and cautiously", the quality of that port will
seriously decline.
Exactly. Thanks Joe.
See above. For us the platform is important! And I _do_ test!
My only shortcoming is that I did not send the results.
Andreas
