Re: [PATCH] docs: Soften language around use of virtio model name

On Thu, Nov 07, 2024 at 04:46:07PM +0100, Andrea Bolognani wrote: > +++ b/docs/formatdomain.rst > @@ -3931,7 +3931,7 @@ machine types, accept the following ``model`` values: > into a PCI Express slot, and like a ``virtio-transitional`` device otherwise; > libvirt will pick one or the other based on the machine type. This is the > best choice when compatibility with libvirt versions older than 5.2.0 is > - necessary, but it's otherwise not recommended to use it. > + necessary or if you're unsure which of the other two options to pick. I would go even further than this. IMHO the list should be re-ordered to put 'virtio' first, and then say This is the recommended choice, in the absence of any guest OS specific constraints, providing compatibility with libvirt versions older than 5.2.0.