3.6RC1 Test Plan

Top Plugins Testing

Query the top plugins supported for the web, and verify they are compatible with Firefox 3.6. 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 site
  • flash site
  • shockwave site
  • quicktime site
  • Move Networks plugin on ABC.com. (click free episodes and prompt for download)
  • WMV site
  • RealVideo site
  • BBC iPlayer
  • On Linux, use vlc plugin for WMV. Browser detection will often block it though.
  • Adobe PDF site
  • Viewpoint Media Player plugin
  • Ipix - 360 degrees tour
  • Others like divx, virtual tour, online ads, etc..

Additional Plugin litmus cases can be found here.

Notes

Many of these plugins are exercised by going through the Plugins section of the FFT.