Re: [Qemu-devel] [PATCH RFC] hw/pc: set q35 as the default x86 machine

[Gerd Hoffmann]

  Hi,

> >   Add to that shortcuts like -cdrom
> > stop working,
> 
> Maybe is fixable.

Already fixed for ages.

> I see marking Q35 as the default machine a first step.

Maybe the better option is to go the arm route:  Just don't define a
default, so users have to specify pc or q35.  That will make them notice
there is a world beside 'pc', and we also avoid breaking things
silently.

In case no machine type is given qemu can print some hints together with
the error message.

cheers,
  Gerd