Re: [Xen-devel] [PATCH v2 3/4] x86/hvm: Move hvm_funcs.cpuid_intercept() handling into hvm_cpuid()

["Jan Beulich" <JBeulich@xxxxxxxx>]

>>> On 05.12.16 at 19:24, <andrew.cooper3@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This reduces the net complexity of CPUID handling by having all adjustments in
> at the same place.  Remove the now-unused hvm_funcs.cpuid_intercept
> infrastructure.
> 
> The SYSCALL feature hiding is tweaked when moved.  In principle, an
> administrator can choose to explicitly hide the SYSCALL feature from the
> guest, as it has a separate feature bit.  If this is the case, the feature
> shouldn't be set behind the back of the administrators wishes.  (Not that many
> 64bit OSes would function in this scenario.)  In reality, SYSCALL will always
> be set in edx at this point.
> 
> Signed-off-by: Andrew Cooper <andrew.cooper3@xxxxxxxxxx>

Reviewed-by: Jan Beulich <jbeulich@xxxxxxxx>


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