No doubt there will be a number of queries from those of us still
currently using SXCE. For me the two big missing features in
OpenSolaris are:
- Sparse root zones (more for the immutability of OS-critical
filesystems than for space reasons)
- A non-AI based SPARC installer
Any plans on either of those features?
Boyd
On 11/08/2009, at 6:49 AM, Glynn Foster wrote:
Sun is announcing the intent to discontinue production of the
Solaris Express
Community Edition (SXCE) by the end of October time-frame. As we
intend to
continue on a bi-weekly build schedule, consolidations will move
towards
producing native Image Packaging System (IPS) packages alongside SVR4
packages and then phase out the latter completely. Technologies such
as
IPS, Automated Install, Snap Upgrade and the Distribution
Constructor will be
integrating into a consolidation after following through the
established
processes including architectural (ARC) review.
We recognize that this transition will require some effort for all
members of
the OpenSolaris development community, and are committed to working
with
all of you in making that transition a success. You can expect
updated
information from us and the communities which manage the
consolidations
as we further plan the transition schedules.
Questions can be directed to David Comay, Glynn Foster, William
Franklin,
Stephen Hahn, Dave Miner, Vincent Murphy, or Dan Roberts.
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