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Re: [Qemu-devel] IVSHMEM support on qemu-system-arm
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Markus Armbruster |
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Re: [Qemu-devel] IVSHMEM support on qemu-system-arm |
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Fri, 12 Feb 2016 18:19:20 +0100 |
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sridhar kulkarni <address@hidden> writes:
> Hi,
> I am working on a requirement where I need to have shared memory IPC
> between two guest VM's running different OS. Both VM's use vexpress-A9
> boards. I came across the "ivshmem" implementation and have some
> questions. Whether the "ivshmem" implementation can be used on
> qemu-system-arm? I understand that "ivshmem" device is a PCI device
> and require PCI bus to connect to. Does vexpress board support this
> kind of arrangement?
> RegardsSridhar
What are you trying to accomplish?
I'm asking because "shared memory" is means towards an end. Really,
really low-level means, in fact. Requirements can compel choice of
certain means, but means cannot be requirements. What are your *real*
requirements?