<h2>Overview:</h2>
<p>The document provides an overview of the image-bootstrap tool, which is a command line tool used to generate bootable virtual machine images for various Linux distributions. Supported distributions include Arch, Debian, Gentoo, Ubuntu, as well as OpenStack images. Additionally, directory-bootstrap is mentioned as a tool to install non-Debian Linux distributions. The document covers the history, example run, and tips for speeding up the image generation process.</p>
<h2>Features:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Supports creating bootable virtual machine images for various Linux distributions</li>
<li>Ability to write images to specified block devices</li>
<li>Supports installing to partition block devices with options for bootloader installation</li>
<li>Provides terminal outputs tailored for user-friendly experience</li>
<li>Offers support for creating OpenStack images</li>
<li>Written in Python for improved functionality and ease of maintenance</li>
</ul>


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Image Bootstrap