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

[Brandorr]

Thanks Mike!..  Comments below. :)

On 9/6/07, Mike Kupfer <mike.kupfer at sun.com> wrote:
> >>>>> "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.)
Please see the following FAQ question:
http://www.genunix.org/wiki/index.php/FAQ_Prototype#Q:_How_do_I_report_errors_in_this_FAQ.3F

> 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).

I believe you are right, feel free to make the wording change.

> 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

I think I saw this question asked and answered in the mailing lists.
(It's not  somehting I have ever actually tried. Can anyone reading
confirm or deny accuracy?)

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

Thanks, it's the least I could do, since I'm not a coder... We shall
see how helpful it is... the true test, will be when we see a dicline
in traffic on osol-discuss and os-help.

Cheers,
Brian

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- Brian Gupta

http://opensolaris.org/os/project/nycosug/