[indiana-discuss] [docs-discuss] review request: user FAQ

[Mike Kupfer]

>>>>> "Brian" == brandorr  <brandorr at opensolaris.org> writes:

Brian> Is everyone happy with the remainder of the FAQ?

I've got a few minor, mostly editorial, comments that I can get to you
in the next few days.  (Or I can update the wiki page, if you'd prefer.)

I also noticed two answers that appear to give incorrect information.

First:

> Q: What is Project Indiana?
> 
> A: Project Indiana aims to be Sun's new rapid release Solaris binary
> distribution. Project Indiana aims to incorporate many of the
> packaging and installation enhancements that the BSD and Linux
> communities pioneered. Primarily the ability to install additional
> software off network repositories, without worry of tracking down
> dependencies. In addition one of the goals is to have this release be
> based completely on freely redistributable code. (IE: Completely Open
> Source)

"Freely redistributable" is not the same as "completely open source".
My understanding is that Indiana is shooting for "freely
redistributable", but I recommend double checking with someone who is
closer to the project than I am.

The distinction comes from the fact that not all closed binaries can be
freely redistributed.  For OS/Net, we post the redistributable binaries
on opensolaris.org.  The non-redistributable binaries are only available
via a Solaris download (e.g., Solaris Express).

Second:

> Q: Why can't I see my USB mass storage device?
> 
> A: First verify that vold (volume daemon) is running. "svcs
> volfs". Next verify that you have looked in the correct location
> "/media/".

Is that information still current?  They changed the implementation for
removable media a few months back.  When I look on my desktop (running
snv_70a), I don't see a volfs service, but I do see 

  athyra$ svcs -a | grep vol
  online         Sep_05   svc:/system/filesystem/rmvolmgr:default

Anyway, thanks for putting the FAQ together.  It looks quite helpful.

cheers,
mike