What exactly is "slim_install" package?

[Peter Taps]

Folks,

I am trying to build a custom distribution using the distribution constructor. I modified slim_cd_x86.xml, removed existing packages and added the packages that I want. However, when I run the distro constructor, I get a bunch of errors. First, a number of files are not found - updatemanagernotifier.desktop, gnome-power-manager.service, etc.

I noticed that the default xml file had a package called "slim_install." The manifest specifies that this package be removed before bootroot construction. I am wondering if I need to add this package into my package list. What is this package anyway?

A similar case is for "SUNWslim-utils." Do I need this as well?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards,
Peter

[Dave Miner]

Post by Peter Taps
Folks,
I am trying to build a custom distribution using the distribution
constructor. I modified slim_cd_x86.xml, removed existing packages
and added the packages that I want. However, when I run the distro
constructor, I get a bunch of errors. First, a number of files are
not found - updatemanagernotifier.desktop,
gnome-power-manager.service, etc.

These are due to the missing packages such as Gnome desktop packages or
SUNWslim-utils you mention below. If you're wanting a distro that
doesn't include the Gnome desktop, you're better off starting with a
manifest that doesn't assume it, such as the automated installer or text
installer manifest (unfortunately the text installer manifest isn't part
of a package you can get due to the frozen dev repository, but you can
get one from our development tree at
http://src.opensolaris.org/source/xref/caiman/slim_source/usr/src/cmd/distro_const/text_install/text_mode_x86.xml)

Post by Peter Taps
I noticed that the default xml file had a package called
"slim_install." The manifest specifies that this package be removed
before bootroot construction. I am wondering if I need to add this
package into my package list. What is this package anyway?

slim_install is a group package that defines the content of the
OpenSolaris distribution's live CD (babel_install is the one that's
actually used now as it includes complete language support, slim_install
has only a subset).

Post by Peter Taps
A similar case is for "SUNWslim-utils." Do I need this as well?

You'll need that package to get a CD/USB that boots in the way that the
OpenSolaris live CD does. It has the media-specific services.

Dave

[Peter Taps]

Hi Dave,

Thank you very much for your help. I will check out the text install package that you mentioned.

Regards,
Peter