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

[Alan Coopersmith]

Iain MacDonnell wrote:
> Dave Miner wrote on 10/ 5/07 04:02 PM:
>> Lynne Thompson wrote:
>>> 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.
>>>
>>
>> The last sentence is true for now, but eventually won't be.
> 
> It's not even completely true today, if you have either something
> like VMware or something like the virtual CDROM drive our newer x64
> servers (e.g. X4200) provide via the iLOM, both of which can allow
> the use of an ISO image instead of a physical CD/DVD.

Or just a lofi-mount with Live Upgrade or on a netinstall server.

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