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Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:57:49 -0400
From: James Dolan <jamesdolan@clear.net.nz>
Subject: Kernel testing in a VM good idea?
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Are there any disadvantages to testing/developing a kernel in a VM ? (i
luck the availability of hardware) 
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Regards,
James