[install-guide/f21-branch: 10/32] flavors, spins, and isos
pbokoc
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Tue Dec 9 17:31:16 UTC 2014
commit 827ab46209f503f2decd308555ba0b89ab426c91
Author: Pete Travis <immanetize at fedoraproject.org>
Date: Sun Dec 7 18:32:08 2014 -0700
flavors, spins, and isos
en-US/Downloading_Fedora.xml | 88 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-
en-US/Preparing_for_Installation.xml | 2 +-
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diff --git a/en-US/Downloading_Fedora.xml b/en-US/Downloading_Fedora.xml
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<chapter id="chap-downloading-fedora">
<title>Downloading Fedora</title>
- <para>
- text
- </para>
+ <bridgehead>Fedora Flavors</bridgehead>
+ <para>
+ Fedora provides three primary flavors tailored for some specific use cases. <ulink url="https://getfedora.org" /> offers Fedora Cloud for scalable infrastructure, Fedora Server for organizational infrastructure, and Fedora Workstation for the developer and desktop user.
+ </para>
+ <para>
+ For alternative desktop environments or media built for more niche purposes, check out <ulink url="https://spins.fedoraproject.org">Fedora Spins</ulink>.
+ </para>
+ <para>
+ Each of these downloads provides a different set of default packages, but you can add to your system after the initial installation to customize it for your needs. The installation process is the same for all spins and flavors, so you can use this guide for any choice you make.
+ </para>
+ <bridgehead>Media Types</bridgehead>
+ <para>
+ Several media types are available. Choose the one that best suits your requirements.
+ </para>
+ <variablelist>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>Live Image</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ Live images allow you to preview Fedora before installing it. Instead of booting directly into the installer, a live image loads the same environment you'll get after installation. Fedora Workstation and Fedora Spins are live images.
+ </para>
+ <para>
+ Use a live image to install your favorite system, test Fedora on new hardware, troubleshoot, or share with friends.
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>DVD Image</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ DVD images boot directly into the installation enviroment, and allow you to choose from a variety of packages that are provided with it. In Fedora 21, the DVD option is only available in the <productname>Fedora Server</productname> flavor.
+ </para>
+ <para>
+ Use the Fedora Server DVD image when you want customized Fedora Server installations using an offline installation source.
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>netinstall Image</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ The netinstall image boots directly into the installation environment, and uses the online Fedora package repositories as the installation source. With a netinstall image, you can select a wide variety of packages to create a customized installation of Fedora.
+ </para>
+ <para>
+ The Fedora Server netinstall image is a universal one, and can be used to install any Fedora flavor or your own set of favorite packages.
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>ARM images</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ For many ARM systems, Fedora provides preconfigured filesystem images. Write the image to removable media and boot directly into a Fedora installation that's ready to use.
+ </para>
+ <para>
+ ARM devices often require special setup procedures that aren't covered in this guide. Start learning about Fedora ARM at <ulink url="https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Architectures/ARM" />
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>Cloud Images</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ Fedora Cloud images are preconfigured filesystem images with very few packages installed by default. They include special tools for interacting with cloud platforms, and are not intended to be used outside of cloud environments.
+ </para>
+ <para>
+ Fedora Cloud comes in several varieties. The Fedora Cloud Base image is a minimal base for cloud deployments. The Fedora Cloud Atomic image is a Docker container host that uses <ulink url="http://www.projectatomic.io/">Project Atomic</ulink> technology for updates. A Docker base image for Fedora is also available.
+ </para>
+ <para>
+ Cloud images are preconfigured and do not require installation as described in this guide. Get started using Fedora Cloud at <ulink url="http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Cloud" />
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ <varlistentry>
+ <term>Boot Images</term>
+ <listitem>
+ <para>
+ The tiny images at <ulink url="https://boot.fedoraproject.org/" /> are written to CDs, USB drives, or even floppy disks. The BFO image loads installation media from Fedora's servers and directly loads an installation environment, like the netinstall ISO.
+ </para>
+ <para>
+ BFO images work like PXE deployments, without having to set up a server.
+ </para>
+ </listitem>
+ </varlistentry>
+ </variablelist>
</chapter>
diff --git a/en-US/Preparing_for_Installation.xml b/en-US/Preparing_for_Installation.xml
index 68d9f4b..d3d9b51 100644
--- a/en-US/Preparing_for_Installation.xml
+++ b/en-US/Preparing_for_Installation.xml
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
The Fedora Project offers different flavors for tailored for some specific use cases. Choose the Fedora flavor best for you, or you can build your own by customizing after the installation, or by using a kickstart file as described in <xref linkend="sect-kickstart-file-create" />.
</para>
<para>
- Learn more about Fedora Workstation, Fedora Cloud, and Fedora Server at <ulink url="http://getfedora.org" />.
+ Read more about Fedora Workstation, Fedora Cloud, Fedora Server and the available media types in <xref linkend="chap-downloading-fedora" />.
</para>
<para>
You can also choose a Fedora <literal>Spin</literal> featuring favorite alternative desktops or tools for specialized tasks at <ulink url="http://spins.fedoraproject.org" />
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