Usability of Open Source Software

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Shows how to run lightweight usability tests for open source projects (examples: GNOME, Thunderbird, I2P, Briar), covering step-by-step processes like selecting personas, picking testing tools, and analyzing results. Explains how to package and present findings and recommendations so they influence development and design decisions.

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