Re: How we can all assist NetSurf's development

In message <38A2CEAB40C.00000FFBdave@davehigton.me.uk>
Dave Higton <dave@davehigton.me.uk> wrote:

> It may be easier than you think!

> There are two things you can do:

> 1) Keep getting and using the latest Continuous Integration (CI)
> build of NetSurf.

> You can semi-automate the process nicely with Fetch_NS, which is
> abailable from http://aconet.org/tools/fetch-ns.zip

> 2) When it behaves incorrectly, report it on the bug tracker.

> The bug tracker is easy enough to use, and works with NetSurf.
> You can access it starting from the "Contact the developers"
> link on the NetSurf home page.

> The developers are very receptive to bug reports!

> There are warnings about the stability of CI builds, but in
> my experience these warnings wildly exaggerate the likelihood
> of genuine problems. But I will repeat this advice: if you
> see the "infinite hourglass" when using NS, hit Alt-Break -
> do NOT use Ctrl-Break.

> It's sensible to keep at least one version that you know to
> be good. If you use Fetch_NS, this will happen automatically;
> you will want to clear out some of the earlier stored versions
> from time to time.

> Dave

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Let me confess my slackness, idleness and use of Windows. I still have
Version 29 (27 February 2012), and not very experienced, but I am
willing to do my bit. Please tell me exactly what I have to do.

Michael Bell

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