« Beta 2 Testplan

Top Plugins Testing

Query the top plugins supported for the web, and verify they are compatible with Firefox 3. See AMO list for recommended plugins.

Testcases

• On a clean environment, install plugins
• Test updating of old plugins
• Disable plugins in Addons Manager, verify plugins stop working
• Uninstall plugins, verify websites request a plugin to download
• Verify websites with popular plugins:
  • silverlight site
  • java Clock site
  • flash site
  • shockwave site
  • quicktime site
    • On Linux, use vlc plugin. A test clip is available.
  • WMV site
  • RealVideo site
    • bug 421381 - RealPlayer 10 crashes under Firefox 3
    • BBC iPlayer
      • Known issue: bug 418052 – Firefox 3.0b4pre hangs starting BBC iplayer
    • On Linux, use vlc plugin for WMV. Browser detection will often block it though.
  • Adobe PDF site
  • Viewpoint Media Player plugin
    • Linux - N/A (not supported)
    • Mac OS X:
      • Filed bug 421026 on the Viewpoint plugin for Mac, and requested blocking for Firefox 3
  • Ipix - 360 degrees tour
  • Others like divx, virtual tour, online ads, etc..

Additional Plugin litmus cases can be found here.