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

[Lynne Thompson]

The Indiana design documents introduce new terms or terms that might not be familiar to many. I'll be collecting terms and definitions into a glossary. Below are several definitions for terms that relate to "image." The distribution constructor will be outputting images. Describing how these images are different will be helpful to users. Any changes necessary for the following definitions?

image:
A collection of software that comprises an entire operating system.

ISO image:
A collection of software that comprises an entire operating system in a single file.  The ISO image can be made available for distribution from the Internet.  The ISO image can be burned to a CD or DVD for future installation.  The ISO image cannot be installed on a system without first being burned to media.

network installation image:
A collection of software that comprises the entire operating system. The image can be installed over a local area network (LAN).

USB image:
An ISO image that can be burned to a USB flash drive for future installation.

Thanks,
Lynne
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