Automated GUI testing of linux applications

Question

I'm looking for automated GUI testing apps. So far, I've found Froglogic's Squish, Dogtail, and the Linux Desktop Testing Project.

Are there any good free tools for testing linux apps out there? I don't have the option of rewriting the applications that I'm testing.

Answer 1

From my testing experience so far, I can definitely tell you that it is not a great idea to automate GUI and usability testing. It is better to leave these kind of testing for human beings.

Still if it is necessary to automate, I would recommend you to use good tools like Silktest or Selenium.

Answer 2

Check this spreadsheet which has comparisons http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tWKHlKxj3s8_1zisIRIJBjg

Answer 3

These answers seem like they're for web testing, what about linux applications for regression testing?