[indiana-discuss] OpenSolaris 2009.06 Quick instructions for SXCE migrants like myself

[Martin Bochnig]

Simple steps to create a full-install of OpenSolaris 2009.06 snv_111a
(as much complete as SXCE, as possibl, but  o p e n)  :

#1.)   wget http://genunix.org/distributions/indiana/osol-0906-111a-x86.iso

#2.)   cdrecord -v -eject dev=N,N,N driveropts=burnfree osol-0906-111a-x86.iso

#3.)   Perform a default GUI based LiveCD driven HDD installation (1GB
Ram / 20GB HHD minimum recommendations).

#4.)   pfexec pkg set-publisher -P -O http://pkg.opensolaris.org/dev dev

#5.)   pfexec pkg unset-publisher opensolaris.org

#6.)   pfexec pkg refresh

#7.)   pfexec pkg install entire

#8.)   pfexec pkg install redistributable


I cannot mention all the goodies, that's beyond the scope of a small email.

I'm really impressed.
Goood job!

Thanks to everyone involved.
Please continue your good work.


The next time somebody complains about "OpenSolaris is a a complete
failiure" or "total desaster", lets punch him with the existing facts.
I agree with OSUNIX that we all should support a united distro. But
IMO this has to be OpenSolaris yyyy.mm .
And all the other 3rd party distros can (and should!) peacefully
compete and co-exist, rather than abandon themselves.

"The best of OpenSolaris" already exists   ...
OpenSolaris2009.06 is a fast growing OpenSolaris technology based
distribution. Its strength lies in strong community leadership driving
great open source technology.

Nice future guaranted     :))


Cheers
%martin