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[PATCH 12/12] SUPPORT.md: write down restriction of 32-bit tool stacks


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  • From: Jan Beulich <jbeulich@xxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:24:02 +0200
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Let's try to avoid giving the impression that 32-bit tool stacks are as
capable as 64-bit ones.

Signed-off-by: Jan Beulich <jbeulich@xxxxxxxx>

--- a/SUPPORT.md
+++ b/SUPPORT.md
@@ -131,6 +131,11 @@ ARM only has one guest type at the momen
 
 ## Toolstack
 
+While 32-bit builds of the tool stack are generally supported, restrictions
+apply in particular when running on top of a 64-bit hypervisor.  For example,
+very large guests aren't supported in this case.  This includes guests giving
+the appearance of being large, by altering their own memory layouts.
+
 ### xl
 
     Status: Supported




 


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