Re: [PATCH 0/7] KVM: Kernel-based Virtual Machine

[Avi Kivity]

Arnd Bergmann wrote:
> On Sunday 22 October 2006 20:00, Avi Kivity wrote:
>   
> > Existing installations?
> >
> > Dropping 32-bit host support would certainly kill a lot of #ifdefs and
> > reduce the amount of testing needed.  It would also force me to upgrade
> > my home machine.
> >     
>
> Ok, but if you radically change the kernel<->user API, doesn't that mean
> you have to upgrade in the same way? 

No, why? I'd just upgrade the userspace.  Am I misunderstanding you?

> The 32 bit emulation mode in x86_64
> is actually pretty complete, so it probably boils down to a kernel upgrade
> for you, without having to touch any of the user space.
>   

For me personally, I don't mind.  I don't know about others.

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Do not meddle in the internals of kernels, for they are subtle and quick to panic.

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