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	Refer to [[choose the right kvm & kernel version]] for more information.		Refer to [[choose the right kvm & kernel version]] for more information.

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Stefanha at 12:19, 22 April 2013

2013-04-22T12:19:56Z

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	* <b>Linux guest drivers</b> are part of the Linux kernel package		* <b>Linux guest drivers</b> are part of the Linux kernel package
	* <b>Windows guest drivers</b> are available [http://www.linux-kvm.org/page/WindowsGuestDrivers/Download_Drivers here]		* <b>Windows guest drivers</b> are available [http://www.linux-kvm.org/page/WindowsGuestDrivers/Download_Drivers here]

			Please try your distro's packages first. Normally you do not need to patch anything or build from source.

	===Getting old versions of KVM===		===Getting old versions of KVM===

	If you want to use specific versions of KVM kernel modules and supporting userspace, you can download the latest version from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599 http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599].		If you want to use specific versions of KVM kernel modules and supporting userspace, you can download the latest version from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599 http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599]. Note that as of QEMU 1.3, the userspace code comes straight from [http://wiki.qemu.org/Download http://wiki.qemu.org/Download].

	For the userspace components, you will find both qemu-kvm-<version> and kvm-<version> there.		For the userspace components, you will find both qemu-kvm-<version> and kvm-<version> there.

Stefanha at 12:15, 22 April 2013

2013-04-22T12:15:26Z

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	~~(If you are searching~~ the ~~latest Windows drivers, go [[http://www.linux-kvm~~.~~org/page/WindowsGuestDrivers/Download_Drivers here]])~~		Most Linux distros already have KVM kernel modules and userspace tools available through their packaging systems. This is the easiest and recommended way of using KVM.

	~~Most Linux distros already have~~ KVM kernel modules ~~and userspace~~ tools available ~~through their packaging systems~~. ~~This is the easiest and recommended way~~ of ~~using~~ KVM.		* <b>KVM kernel modules</b> are part of the Linux kernel package
			* <b>Userspace tools</b> are usually called "qemu-kvm" or "kvm"
			* <b>Linux guest drivers</b> are part of the Linux kernel package
			* <b>Windows guest drivers</b> are available [http://www.linux-kvm.org/page/WindowsGuestDrivers/Download_Drivers here]

			===Getting old versions of KVM===

	If you want to use ~~the latest version~~ of KVM kernel modules and supporting userspace, you can download the latest version from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599 http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599].		If you want to use specific versions of KVM kernel modules and supporting userspace, you can download the latest version from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599 http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599].

	For the userspace components, you will find both qemu-kvm-<version> and kvm-<version> there.		For the userspace components, you will find both qemu-kvm-<version> and kvm-<version> there.

KenniLund at 21:02, 22 February 2011

2011-02-22T21:02:31Z

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	If you use a kernel from http://www.kernel.org or one provided from your distribution and '''do not''' use the modules provided by kvm-kmod releases:		If you use a kernel from http://www.kernel.org or one provided from your distribution and '''do not''' use the modules provided by kvm-kmod releases:
	* your kernel has to be ~~at least~~ 2.6.29 to run any version of qemu-kvm (kernel 2.6.27/2.6.28 with kvm-kmod 2.6.29 will also work)		* your kernel has to be 2.6.29 or newer to run any version of qemu-kvm (kernel 2.6.27/2.6.28 with kvm-kmod 2.6.29 will also work)
	* your kernel has to be 2.6.25 or newer to run the kvm 76 userspace (or any newer kvm-XX release)		* your kernel has to be 2.6.25 or newer to run the kvm 76 userspace (or any newer kvm-XX release)
	* the modules provided by Linux 2.6.22 or later require kvm-22 or any later version. Some features are available only with newer kernels or userspace. It is recommended to use the latest available version.		* the modules provided by Linux 2.6.22 or later require kvm-22 or any later version. Some features are available only with newer kernels or userspace. It is recommended to use the latest available version.

KenniLund: kvm-XX is outdated and a newer kernel is required today

2011-02-22T20:59:25Z

kvm-XX is outdated and a newer kernel is required today

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	For the userspace components, you will find both qemu-kvm-<version> and kvm-<version> there.		For the userspace components, you will find both qemu-kvm-<version> and kvm-<version> there.
	qemu-kvm is the stable branch of kvm, it's based off of qemu's point releases with the kvm extras on top; kvm-NN releases ~~are so called~~ development releases.		qemu-kvm is the stable branch of kvm, it's based off of qemu's point releases with the kvm extras on top; kvm-NN releases were previously known as the development releases, but are deprecated today and should not be used.

	The kernel modules can be found in kvm-kmod-<kernel version>. A kernel version of 2.6.32.3 means that these are the ''same'' modules as those included with the 2.6.32.3 kernel from http://www.kernel.org		The kernel modules can be found in kvm-kmod-<kernel version>. A kernel version of 2.6.32.3 means that these are the ''same'' modules as those included with the 2.6.32.3 kernel from http://www.kernel.org

	You ~~can consult the [[ChangeLog]] page on this wiki for changes in the kvm development releases or you~~ can consult the changelog files included in the download-directory with each qemu-kvm and kvm-kmod release on Sourceforge.		You can consult the changelog files included in the download-directory with each qemu-kvm and kvm-kmod release on Sourceforge for changes in the releases.

	If you use a kernel from http://www.kernel.org or one provided from your distribution and '''do not''' use the modules provided by kvm-kmod releases:		If you use a kernel from http://www.kernel.org or one provided from your distribution and '''do not''' use the modules provided by kvm-kmod releases:
	* your kernel has to be 2.6.25 or newer to run the kvm 76 userspace (or any newer release)		* your kernel has to be at least 2.6.29 to run any version of qemu-kvm (kernel 2.6.27/2.6.28 with kvm-kmod 2.6.29 will also work)
			* your kernel has to be 2.6.25 or newer to run the kvm 76 userspace (or any newer kvm-XX release)
	* the modules provided by Linux 2.6.22 or later require kvm-22 or any later version. Some features are available only with newer kernels or userspace. It is recommended to use the latest available version.		* the modules provided by Linux 2.6.22 or later require kvm-22 or any later version. Some features are available only with newer kernels or userspace. It is recommended to use the latest available version.
	* the modules provided by Linux 2.6.21 require '''[http://downloads.sourceforge.net/kvm/kvm-17.tar.gz kvm-17]'''. If you use the external module, use the latest available version.		* the modules provided by Linux 2.6.21 require '''[http://downloads.sourceforge.net/kvm/kvm-17.tar.gz kvm-17]'''. If you use the external module, use the latest available version.

KenniLund: Updated with kvm-kmod information

2010-01-29T16:27:13Z

Updated with kvm-kmod information

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	qemu-kvm is the stable branch of kvm, it's based off of qemu's point releases with the kvm extras on top; kvm-NN releases are so called development releases.		qemu-kvm is the stable branch of kvm, it's based off of qemu's point releases with the kvm extras on top; kvm-NN releases are so called development releases.

	~~You~~ can ~~consult~~ the ~~[[ChangeLog]] page on this wiki~~.		The kernel modules can be found in kvm-kmod-<kernel version>. A kernel version of 2.6.32.3 means that these are the ''same'' modules as those included with the 2.6.32.3 kernel from http://www.kernel.org

	If you use a kernel from http://www.kernel.org or one provided from your distribution and '''do not''' use the modules provided by kvm releases:		You can consult the [[ChangeLog]] page on this wiki for changes in the kvm development releases or you can consult the changelog files included in the download-directory with each qemu-kvm and kvm-kmod release on Sourceforge.

			If you use a kernel from http://www.kernel.org or one provided from your distribution and '''do not''' use the modules provided by kvm-kmod releases:
	* your kernel has to be 2.6.25 or newer to run the kvm 76 userspace (or any newer release)		* your kernel has to be 2.6.25 or newer to run the kvm 76 userspace (or any newer release)
	* the modules provided by Linux 2.6.22 or later require kvm-22 or any later version. Some features are available only with newer kernels or userspace. It is recommended to use the latest available version.		* the modules provided by Linux 2.6.22 or later require kvm-22 or any later version. Some features are available only with newer kernels or userspace. It is recommended to use the latest available version.

DorLaor at 19:46, 30 September 2009

2009-09-30T19:46:04Z

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	(If you are searching the latest Windows ~~WHQLed~~ drivers, go [[http://www.linux-kvm.org/page/WindowsGuestDrivers/Download_Drivers here]])		(If you are searching the latest Windows drivers, go [[http://www.linux-kvm.org/page/WindowsGuestDrivers/Download_Drivers here]])

	Most Linux distros already have KVM kernel modules and userspace tools available through their packaging systems. This is the easiest and recommended way of using KVM.		Most Linux distros already have KVM kernel modules and userspace tools available through their packaging systems. This is the easiest and recommended way of using KVM.

Epospro at 12:17, 30 September 2009

2009-09-30T12:17:09Z

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	(If you are searching the latest Windows WHQLed drivers, go [[http://www.linux-kvm.org/page/WindowsGuestDrivers/~~Last_WHQLed_drivers~~ here]])		(If you are searching the latest Windows WHQLed drivers, go [[http://www.linux-kvm.org/page/WindowsGuestDrivers/Download_Drivers here]])

	Most Linux distros already have KVM kernel modules and userspace tools available through their packaging systems. This is the easiest and recommended way of using KVM.		Most Linux distros already have KVM kernel modules and userspace tools available through their packaging systems. This is the easiest and recommended way of using KVM.

Philantrop: Point out the difference between qemu-kvm vs. kvm-NN

2009-09-14T17:16:32Z

Point out the difference between qemu-kvm vs. kvm-NN

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	Most Linux distros already have KVM kernel modules and userspace tools available through their packaging systems. This is the easiest and recommended way of using KVM.		Most Linux distros already have KVM kernel modules and userspace tools available through their packaging systems. This is the easiest and recommended way of using KVM.

	If you want to use the latest version of KVM kernel modules and supporting userspace, you can download the latest version from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599 http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599]. You can consult the [[ChangeLog]] page on this wiki.		If you want to use the latest version of KVM kernel modules and supporting userspace, you can download the latest version from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599 http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599].

			For the userspace components, you will find both qemu-kvm-<version> and kvm-<version> there.
			qemu-kvm is the stable branch of kvm, it's based off of qemu's point releases with the kvm extras on top; kvm-NN releases are so called development releases.

			You can consult the [[ChangeLog]] page on this wiki.

	If you use a kernel from http://www.kernel.org or one provided from your distribution and '''do not''' use the modules provided by kvm releases:		If you use a kernel from http://www.kernel.org or one provided from your distribution and '''do not''' use the modules provided by kvm releases:

DiegoCG: Make download page more useful. Besides, shouldn't the KVM packages from distros be the recommended standard way of using KVM?

2009-08-31T20:15:56Z

Make download page more useful. Besides, shouldn't the KVM packages from distros be the recommended standard way of using KVM?

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	If you ~~want to use~~ the ~~kernel module and supporting userspace provided by a~~ kvm ~~release (recommended~~)~~, download the latest version from~~		(If you are searching the latest Windows WHQLed drivers, go [[http://www.linux-kvm.org/page/WindowsGuestDrivers/Last_WHQLed_drivers here]])

	~~[http://sourceforge~~.~~net/project/showfiles~~.~~php?group_id=180599 http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599]~~		Most Linux distros already have KVM kernel modules and userspace tools available through their packaging systems. This is the easiest and recommended way of using KVM.

	You can consult the [[ChangeLog]] page on this wiki.		If you want to use the latest version of KVM kernel modules and supporting userspace, you can download the latest version from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599 http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=180599]. You can consult the [[ChangeLog]] page on this wiki.

	If you use a kernel from http://www.kernel.org or one provided from your distribution and '''do not''' use the modules provided by kvm releases:		If you use a kernel from http://www.kernel.org or one provided from your distribution and '''do not''' use the modules provided by kvm releases: