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[PATCH version-1.3.0 0/3] Enable SPICE for the Guix VM image. |
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Thu, 6 May 2021 13:23:55 -0400 |
These three patches enable the use of the SPICE protocol for the VM image,
which provides benefits such as dynamically resizing the display of
the guest, sharing the clip-board, smoother mouse support, etc.
To test, generate the image with something like:
$ image=$(./pre-inst-env guix system image -t qcow2
gnu/system/examples/vm-image.tmpl)
$ cp $image /tmp/vm-test.qcow2
$ chmod +w /tmp/vm-test.qcow2
Then launch a SPICE-capable solution such as GNOME Boxes, and enjoy!
I'd like to have these patches included in the RC2 that will go out later today.
Thanks,
Maxim Cournoyer (3):
gnu: spice-vdagent: Update to 0.21.0 and enable GTK+ support.
services: spice-vdagent: Clear the socket file prior to starting.
gnu: system: Add SPICE capability to the VM image.
gnu/packages/spice.scm | 26 +++++++++++++++++++-------
gnu/services/spice.scm | 31 +++++++++++++++----------------
gnu/system/examples/vm-image.tmpl | 11 ++++++++++-
3 files changed, 44 insertions(+), 24 deletions(-)
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2.31.1
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Re: [PATCH version-1.3.0 3/3] gnu: system: Add SPICE capability to the VM image. |
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Fri, 07 May 2021 11:36:45 -0400 |
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Hi,
Maxim Cournoyer <maxim.cournoyer@gmail.com> writes:
> * gnu/system/examples/vm-image.tmpl (services)
> [spice-vdagent-service-type]: Add service.
> [slim-service-type] <xorg-configuration>: Add the xf86-video-qxl module.
> ---
> gnu/system/examples/vm-image.tmpl | 11 ++++++++++-
> 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)
>
> diff --git a/gnu/system/examples/vm-image.tmpl
> b/gnu/system/examples/vm-image.tmpl
> index bcb2ba614c..1a2dfca452 100644
> --- a/gnu/system/examples/vm-image.tmpl
> +++ b/gnu/system/examples/vm-image.tmpl
> @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
> ;;
>
> (use-modules (gnu) (guix) (srfi srfi-1))
> -(use-service-modules desktop networking ssh xorg)
> +(use-service-modules desktop networking spice ssh xorg)
> (use-package-modules bootloaders certs fonts nvi
> package-management wget xorg)
>
> @@ -75,11 +75,20 @@ root ALL=(ALL) ALL
> (default-user "guest")
> (xorg-configuration
> (xorg-configuration
> + ;; The QXL virtual GPU driver is added to
> provide
> + ;; a better SPICE experience.
> + (modules (cons xf86-video-qxl
> + %default-xorg-modules))
> (keyboard-layout keyboard-layout)))))
>
> ;; Uncomment the line below to add an SSH server.
> ;;(service openssh-service-type)
>
> + ;; Add support for the SPICE protocol, which enables dynamic
> + ;; resizing of the guest screen resolution, clipboard
> + ;; integration with the host, etc.
> + (service spice-vdagent-service-type)
> +
> ;; Use the DHCP client service rather than NetworkManager.
> (service dhcp-client-service-type))
I've now pushed this series to the version-1.3.0 branch.
Thank you,
Maxim
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