Comments on: Two More Ways to Do Cross Browser Testing

By: Hew Wit

Hew Wit — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:08:42 +0000

We use a vmware player then install all the older browsers on it (IE6, FF2, Safari 1). Then on my main desktop, I have the latest versions of each. This method seems to catch most, if not all issues. Plus, I can use Firefox to debug my CSS and HTML on the fly!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:22:30 +0000

Not mention http://www.browsercam.com screen shots, Remote Access and Device capture

By: WebDesign London

WebDesign London — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:34:42 +0000

Thats a great piece of software, thanks for the link!

By: somecallmejosh

somecallmejosh — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:06:30 +0000

@peach

You’re my new best friend for pointing at the IE tester. Fantastic.

By: peach

peach — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:41:41 +0000

I think none of these services are adequate. To get the true experience you’re just going to have to run all the browsers on your system(s). It takes some time to set up but the browsers are free and if you’re on a windows system you can probably run all the browsers you need on the same system.

If you’re using a screenshot system you can’t check if links are clickable and if hover effects behave properly. You also need to mouse around the page and drag the corner of the browsers window to see if stuff is flickering/disappearing/collapsing or otherwise changing. Over VNC client you can do this, but it’s slow! Its so much faster to run the browsers locally.

For testing/debugging the internet explorers this (free) software is fantastic: http://www.my-debugbar.com/wiki/IETester/HomePage.

By: somecallmejosh

somecallmejosh — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:39:19 +0000

Thanks Josh, I’ve been using browsershots and various computers around the office to do the bulk of the cross browser testing. I’ve been waiting for a better system. Interesting about the pricing model for crossbrowsertesting.com. With the ability to actually test the page in multiple browsers, it seems like a fair price.

By: Sam D

Sam D — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:16:49 +0000

Another service that was recently launched is http://www.realityboxlabs.com/ which gives you access to remote virtual machines via your browser. Work well you have control over the machines and the pricing is pretty good.

Sam D

By: Ken

Ken — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:42:02 +0000

What? you mean to say that Safari’s multibed capabilities don’t cut ot? or have I been waiting at the airport for a ship ro come in?