>> +@item >> +Ensure your running kernel has the required CONFIG_BRIDGE option for the >> +network to work properly in the virtual machine: >> + >> +@example >> +zgrep CONFIG_BRIDGE= /proc/config.gz >> +CONFIG_BRIDGE=y >> +@end example >> + >> +If it is compiled as a module & loaded, it will also work: >> + >> +@example >> +zgrep CONFIG_BRIDGE= /proc/config.gz >> +CONFIG_BRIDGE=m >> +lsmod | grep ^bridge >> +bridge 117542 0 >> +@end example > > I removed this bit because in my experience it’s not necessary. Or am I > overlooking something?
My experience is exactly the inverse: I first didn't have it in my kernel, and couldn't install guixsd just because of that. guixsd needs network to install, and you need CONFIG_BRIDGE (in the host's kernel) for network to be available in the VM. -- Vincent Legoll
