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Re: [Qemu-devel][PATCH] Qemu image over raw devices
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Shahar Frank |
Subject: |
Re: [Qemu-devel][PATCH] Qemu image over raw devices |
Date: |
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:55:07 +0200 |
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Thunderbird 2.0.0.18 (Windows/20081105) |
Kevin, Daniel,
What do you think is the right thing to do here?
Option one:
1. I can suggest a new extension mechanism for QCOW2 (it can be even
backwards compatible) and store the backing file format there
2. I can add a flag to qemu-img create to force backing file format
(that is stored in the above extension).
Or:
Option two:
I can register qcow2 as a protocol and allow users to explicitly force
qcow2 image logic.
It is true that the ":" notation is still used, but as this notation is
still required even for the drive option (vvfat, for example) it won't
be the first to introduce it to the system.
I have a feeling you both prefer option one ;-)
Shahar