On 04/19/2017 06:15 AM, Gerd Hoffmann wrote: > Hi, > >>> There is -global, which is actually used by libvirt to configure >>> built-in floppy devices. But as the name suggests it sets properties >>> globally, i.e. for all instances. Which works in this specific use >>> case, as there can be only one floppy controller per machine, but I >> >> Spec-wise, Can't you have two? > > You can have two floppy drives, but they are hooked to the same
Yes, I'm aware. I'm just saying here "Spec-wise" because you can have two controllers, one at 0x3F0 and one at 0x370. I realize this isn't particularly relevant for discussions relating to CLI design, but... you *can* have two controllers if your heart truly desired it. --js > controller. isa-fdc has two properties (driveA and driveB) for that > reason, so -global works even for two floppy drives. > > cheers, > Gerd >
