[tor-qa] TBB Testing Schedule

[Katya Titov]

>> It looks like we're struggling to find people to test TBB in a
>> timely manner. I certainly can't find time to test during the
>> regular working week any more (life changes ...).
>> 
>> A suggestion: if it's possible to delay they release, then announce
>> the test versions on a Friday for release on a Monday. This should
>> allow at least a day for testing, taking into account timezones,
>> and may help if others are in my position. Or just announce testing
>> when ready but schedule the release for a Monday.
> 
> Scheduling a release for a Monday is tricky as Mozilla is releasing on
> Tuesdays and we don't want to wait for a new Tor Browser release
> almost a week as these releases usually fix criticial vulnerabilities
> in the Firefox code.
> 
> That said, we still aim to have at least the upcoming Tor Browser
> stable in a testable shape on the weekend before the release is going
> to happen. This did not work out with the last release as this was an
> out-of-bound one and it might not work as smooth as it should either
> as uploading the test candidate probably needs to happen on a
> Saturday (we get the new Firefox sources earliest Wednesday and
> usually need to have two matching builds before we are confident in
> announcing the build to test). Still, sounds like a thing to keep in
> mind especially if it means we get the release candidates exposed to
> more testers this way.

Thanks for considering. It may not be worth the effort, but would make
it easier for me (and maybe others?) to fit into my/our schedule
-- 
kat