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Develop terminology for E4S image types
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Since Aug 3, 2026.
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Description
I would like to have a set of terms to describe basic E4S image types. I think we have two basic types and am proposing these names:
E4S Cache-Backed Image (CBI) — minimal footprint, on-demand installation from the binary cache.
E4S Full Image (or Complete Image) — everything preinstalled.
I like the term E4S Cache-Backed Image (CBI) for our minimal images, those that contain Spack only, and a pointer to the cache. I think we need this kind of term to facilitate discussions.
Please let me know if you like this name or have other suggestions. I want to add content to the E4S website that highlights our images.
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