From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 From: Koen de Jonge Subject: Re: Guest Support Status wiki page Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11:47:39 +0200 Message-ID: <46C6C03B.8090600@procolix.com> References: <46C60F58.9010407@procolix.com> <200708181437.05539.amit.shah@qumranet.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Cc: kvm-devel-5NWGOfrQmneRv+LV9MX5uipxlwaOVQ5f@public.gmane.org To: Amit Shah Return-path: In-Reply-To: <200708181437.05539.amit.shah-atKUWr5tajBWk0Htik3J/w@public.gmane.org> List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Sender: kvm-devel-bounces-5NWGOfrQmneRv+LV9MX5uipxlwaOVQ5f@public.gmane.org Errors-To: kvm-devel-bounces-5NWGOfrQmneRv+LV9MX5uipxlwaOVQ5f@public.gmane.org List-Id: kvm.vger.kernel.org Amit Shah wrote: > On Saturday 18 August 2007 02:42:56 Koen de Jonge wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> here is a list of Supported Guests: >> http://kvm.qumranet.com/kvmwiki/Guest_Support_Status >> >> The tables are a bit unclear to me, I will explain using the 'Debian >> Etch' example. >> > > There's no guideline on what the table should look like. It should just be > easy for new and returning users to find the information they're looking for, > easily at one place. If you think there's a better way in which the table can > be laid out, a trial version can be placed on a temporary wiki page for > others to comment. > OK, that is a clear answer. I will create a temporary page then. I think we (I would, but only for the free ones out there) test a few of the most frequently used OSes after each release. >> Should I leave the lines that are allready there about the same Guest >> untouched? >> > > If you have also tried a 64-bit guest, you can just update the Host Version > field. Otherwise, a new line would be ok. > Hmm ok. I will test a 64-bit guest in a few hours then, so I can update that line. >> Should I test the same OS again when kvm-36 is released? >> > > If you regularly use kvm, it will definitely be beneficial to add the most > recent information to the wiki as well. But simply putting a '+' after the > release should do; like 'Host version: kvm-35+'. That avoids us mentioning > all the releases. When things break, they can be marked as such. > I'm planning to use it each day every day, so that is ok. Can I add this Q and A to the FAQ page below 'General info - What kernel version does it work with? (http://kvm.qumranet.com/kvmwiki/FAQ): Q: What version of KVM should I use? A: With all the rapid development these days you should always use the latest version of KVM, with any kernel. Greetz, Koen ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/