Re: [uml-devel] [RFC] UML kernel & rootfs bundle with every kernel release ?

Antoine Martin
2007-04-02T15:43:15Z

Jeff Dike wrote:
> On Mon, Apr 02, 2007 at 11:21:43AM +0100, Antoine Martin wrote:
>> Just like the network auto-configuration via dhcp, it would allow users
>> to download images+kernel and run them like appliances without
>> understanding anything about X or UML, just click and run.
>
> True, but I don't see that as being revolutionary. If people are
> going to run a VM, presumably they have some purpose in mind, but how
> often does that purpose involve having a GUI?
I think the GUI is more important for new users than anyone else.

Antoine