checkbox should include a modem test

[komputes]

Binary package hint: hwtest

checkbox should include a test for integrated modems. Modems, no matter how "outdated" this technology is, it should not be forgotten or left behind. If a modem is included on a computer it should be seen as a required criteria for certification. If an integrated modem is detected, the user should be presented with a way to test the modem functionality. Ask the user to connect to a phone line, and test for a dial tone. If the test fails it would be helpful to automate the scanmodem [1] script, analyze its output and suggest a resolution [2] based on previous test profiles with confirmed resolutions. Test results should be aggregated in a compatibility list.

[1] http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/scanModem.gz
[2] https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DialupModemHowto

[David Murphy (schwuk)]

This won't be addressed in hwtest, but will be addressed in checkbox in the future.

[David Murphy (schwuk)]

This will be (initially) addressed in checkbox-qa, not in checkbox itself.