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Subject: [Qemu-devel] [PATCH 0/2] Open disk images with O_DIRECT
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These patches allow to open file using O_DIRECT and bypass the host I/O cac=
he.

[PATCH 1/2] Add "directio" parameter to "-drive"

    Using "directio=3Don" with "-drive" will open the disk image=20
    file using "O_DIRECT".

[PATCH 2/2] Direct IDE I/O

    This patch enhances the "-drive ,directio=3Don" mode with IDE drive emu=
lation
    by removing the buffer used in the IDE emulation.

Laurent