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

[Lynne Thompson]

Dave Miner wrote:

>Lynne Thompson wrote:
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>>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?
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>>image: A collection of software that comprises an entire operating
>>system.
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>>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.
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>The last sentence is true for now, but eventually won't be.  Both this 
>and the USB image are in fact bootable images, though, which isn't 
>captured in the text, and they're usable for purposes other than 
>installation.
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>>network installation image: A collection of software that comprises
>>the entire operating system. The image can be installed over a local
>>area network (LAN).
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>>USB image: An ISO image that can be burned to a USB flash drive for
>>future installation.
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>The USB image is not in ISO format, so that should be removed and see 
>the comment above about uses other than installation.
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>Dave
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What is an example of other uses? I could add that to the definition.
 Here's a re-write based on your comments:

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 is a bootable image and is usable for 
installation
and other purposes.

USB image:
A collection of software that comprises an entire operating
system in a single file. The  image that can be burned to a USB
flash drive. The USB image is a bootable image and is usable for 
installation
and other purposes.

Lynne