[indiana-discuss] Definitions for "image" and more

[Lynne Thompson]

 From Shawn Walker:

>Removable Media or Flash Media image instead of USB Image? Or is that
>too abstract?
>  
>
I discussed changing the "USB image" term to "Removable Media" or
"Flash Media" with Karen Tung and Dave Miner. The USB image
is used in our documents as the output of the Distribution Constructor.
Here is Dave's reply:

     The USB image theoretically would work in other types of flash
      memory devices, but OpenSolaris generally has limited ability to
      use those other types because of lack of driver support for the 
common
       chip sets.  Compact Flash might work, if anyone has a system with CF
       slot and media to try it on; I believe that an SD driver is in 
the works so
       there's some chance that may work someday.  I don't believe any 
of the
      others are likely to.

Therefore I'm keeping "USB image" and  adding a note regarding other 
devices.

USB image:
A collection of software that comprises an entire operating
system in a single file. The  image that can be copied to a USB
flash drive. The USB image is a bootable image and is usable for
installation and other purposes. Note: The Distribution Constructor
outputs a USB image that might work in other types of flash memory
devices, but due to lack of driver support in Open Solaris, other devices
are unlikely to work.

Thanks,
Lynne