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I don't see a drivers/virt/* entry. > Either as a new entry for driver or a few file in SCHEDULER entry. > Let me know if/what I should add it. There should be no new unmaintained files in the kernel. For the new driver, create a new entry making yourself a maintainer, and relevant people - the reviewers. If you decide to add me, please use the Yury Norov