Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Re: [RFC, PATCH 0/24] VMI i386 Linux virtualization interface proposal | From | Arjan van de Ven <> | Date | Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:42:44 +0100 |
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On Mon, 2006-03-13 at 10:30 -0800, Zachary Amsden wrote: > Arjan van de Ven wrote: > >> The interface we propose we > >> believe is more powerful, and more conducive to performance > >> optimizations while providing significant advantages - most > >> specifically, a single binary image that is properly virtualizable on > >> multiple hypervisors and capable of running on native hardware. > >> > > > > that is mostly an advantage in the binary would though.. less so in the > > open source world. > > > > It is an advantage for everyone. It cuts support and certification > costs for Linux distributors,
that I'll buy > software vendors,
that I'll buy a lot less except those with kernel modules (which is evil ;) > makes debugging and > development easier,
that I don't buy; a fixed interface tends to make debugging harder not easier since you can't change it to add more information
> and gives hypervisors room to grow while maintaining > binary compatibility with already released kernels.
that I buy for binary only hypervisors. But in an open source world I'll buy this a LOT less as being relevant.
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