BOINC Alpha Test
This project is for testing new versions of BOINC software, thereby increasing the reliability of software released to the public.
Becoming an alpha tester
The BOINC testing program helps us find and fix bugs in the BOINC software before we release it to the public. Testing is vital to the success of BOINC. If you're a tester, then:
- You'll need to spend about 1 hour per week doing testing;
- Some of your computer power will be spent running test work, and you may receive no credit for it.
- You must have enough computer experience to write clear descriptions of problems.
- You may be asked to assist, via phone or email, in troubleshooting.
If you are OK with all this and want to help test BOINC, send email to David Anderson or Rom Walton, and if we need more testers we'll set up an account for you.
Testers must subscribe to the boinc_alpha email list. (You don't need to be a tester to subscribe to this list).