Re: RFC/patch portability: split kvm_vcpu_ioctl v1

Avi Kivity
2007-10-13T08:08:45Z

> Avi Kivity wrote:
>> I agree 100%, I'm just using the "keep the patch dead simple" excuse to
>> delay the change. We can have a 'add kvm_ prefix' patch round later.
>> Let's complete the separation first.
> Okay, fine with me.
>
>> There are some bigger offenders too, like set_crX(), which don't even
>> start with the magic V and are exported to modules.
> Boo.
> Stop name space pollution, save the planet!
> Name space pollution causes global warmth!
>

It's due to similar work: the vmx/svm split (kvm started out as vmx only).

> We should clean that up one day.

Yes.

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