[OpenIndiana-discuss] USB versions explanation?

[Jesus Cea]

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On 22/09/10 12:28, Guido Berhoerster wrote:
> One is the stock image as produced by distro-constructor which
> requires a special tool to construct the partition table and
> bootsector for you, i.e. usbcopy on Solaris or the Live USB
> Creator for Windows. The other one is a dd'able image which
> includes both and has been created manually for convenience.
> All of the above will overwrite the contents of your flash media,
> though.

I know the difference. My question is... why to publish TWO different
versions?. What is the point?.

As I said in my first message, the "non bootable" version seems to be
useful to install in a already created partition in the USB, instead of
overwriting your USB (but then you need an independent boot system
already installed). But I would like to know the "official" reason, or
if I am missing something.

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