Re: [virtio] [OASIS Issue Tracker] Created: (VIRTIO-45) Timer/Clock device

[Rusty Russell <rusty@au1.ibm.com>]

Daniel Kiper <daniel.kiper@oracle.com> writes:
> On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 01:34:20PM +0100, Daniel Kiper wrote:
>> On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 11:03:30AM +1030, Rusty Russell wrote:
>> > Daniel Kiper <daniel.kiper@oracle.com> writes:
>> > >> Do we want that kind of device in VIRTIO spec?
>> > >
>> > > VRITIO WD01 is about to release. I think that it is good
>> > > time to discuss this issue right now. I am looking for
>> > > your comments on it.
>> >
>> > I have no deep knowledge of how to implement a timer device, so I'd need
>> > to study a detailed proposal and take advice from others.
>> >
>> > Do you have a specific proposal we can throw around?
>>
>> Not yet but I have some loose thoughts. Currently I am checking that
>> current VRITIO spec could be used on Xen without any issue. I think
>> that it is more important right now. Later I am going to work on ballooning
>> stuff. Currently there is no urgent need for timer device. So I think
>> that we could add it in next full release if we do not have a time/resources
>> to work out sensible solution.
>
> Rusty, could we reserve an ID for it as we discussed once?
> If you wish I could post relevant patch.
>
> Daniel

Yes, please do.  Then OPEN VIRTIO-45 and attach the URL of the archived
mail to it.

Thanks!
Rusty.