Re: [CentOS] kvm package difference - v36 via yum, v83 via DVD

Brian Schueler wrote:

Hi!

As far as I can see there is no kvm in the base repository but the older version 36 in CentOS-Extras. Version 83 that belongs to 5.4 is only found on the install DVD and CD-Set. So it's different when installing kvm later with yum which results in kvm-36 than choosing 'Virtualization' on DVD install that installs kvm-83. It's also a difference between installing from network and DVD, even when the same Kickstart file is used when kvm is selected.

What is the reason of the base-repo/media difference?

kvm was used to be served by CentOS extras, RHEL as of 5.4 now includes kvm as an alternative to xen.

Glenn