Re: [libvirt] libvirt arch detection on x86_64 host

[Gerry Reno <greno verizon net>]

Gerrit Slomma wrote:
> Gerry Reno schrieb:
> > I have a 64-bit host that is running a 32-bit OS (Fedora 10).
> > (...)
> > # virsh nodeinfo
> > CPU model:           i686
> > (...)
> > Shouldn't the host arch have been detected and identified as x86_64?
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> > Gerry
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> As stated by you in the beginning: You are running a 32-bit OS.
> You can't have more bit than the OS is providing you.
> /usr/bin/qemu-system-x86_64 alwas shows x86_64, even on my Core Duo.
Is it allowed to run x86_64 guest OS on x86_64 physical machine with x86 
(32-bit) host OS?

Regards,
Gerry