# [OmniOS-discuss] OmniOS considered in-memory OS ?

Dan McDonald danmcd at omniti.com
Fri Jun 26 15:15:00 UTC 2015

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    > On Jun 26, 2015, at 10:59 AM, Mick Burns <bmx1955 at gmail.com> wrote:
    >
    > As per current wikipedia entry for SmartOS,  we can read the following :
    >
    > "SmartOS is an in-memory operating system and boots directly into
    > random access memory. It supports various boot mechanisms such as
    > booting off of universal serial bus thumbdrive, ISO Image, or over the
    > network via PXE boot."
    >
    > Does this statement applies to OmniOS as well ?

    No.  We boot off of traditional media.

    > Ultimately, what I need to know is if OmniOS is good fit to run OS off
    > a pair of either internal SDcards or good quality USB sticks ?

    As shipped, no.

    Dan

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