Comment # 4 on bug 1091804 from Jean-Philippe Evrard

(In reply to Fabian Vogt from comment #3)
> (In reply to Alexander Graf from comment #2)
> > We even have them for x86_64 already:
> > https://build.opensuse.org/package/view_file/openSUSE:Factory:ARM:Live/JeOS/
> > X11-rootfs.x86_64.kiwi?expand=1
> > 
> > I guess it makes sense to consolidate our images into something more
> > managable for everyone, yes.
> 
> I guess for this we should actually start from scratch and just make a new
> package/.kiwi file which includes all packages necessary to run zypper and
> is arch-independant.
> It would also avoid kiwi profiles, which makes it even easier to maintain.
> 
> Opinions?

I am new to all of this, so just my two cents:

I guess it could be simplified from
https://build.opensuse.org/package/view_file/openSUSE:Factory:ARM:Live/JeOS/JeOS-efi.x86_64.kiwi?expand=1
.

I like the idea of having a minimum base arch-independant and adding layers. It
could become technically challenging if there are other extra (distro-specific)
packages required for a "minimum bootable image". But all in all, it's a step
towards the right direction to avoid the repetitions. It would require
rebuilding all the other images, and check for regressions. I am not sure the
state of the testing there, and if there are resources to work on it.