Release Model
OpenSolaris is offered as both development (unstable) and production (stable) releases.
- Development releases are built from the latest OpenSolaris codebase (consolidations) and include newer technologies, security updates and bug fixes, and more applications, but may not have undergone extensive testing.
- Production releases are branched from a snapshot of the development codebase (following a code freeze) and undergo a QA process that includes backporting security updates and bug fixes.
OpenSolaris can be installed from CD-ROM, USB drives, or over a network with the Automated Installer. CD, USB, and network install images are made available for both types of releases.
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