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It is a VM host: when Hyper-V is active, Windows itself is just another VM. (That's why you have to reboot when you turn Hyper-V on or off). NT isn't actually p
by Analemma_ 7y ago
It is a VM host: when Hyper-V is active, Windows itself is just another VM. (That's why you have to reboot when you turn Hyper-V on or off). NT isn't actually privileged compared to the Linux kernel in WSL2!
Most likely in the next few years Hyper-V will become non-optional and Windows will always be virtualized when you run it. That's a big architectural shift that will enable lots of cool new scenarios, but it requires a level 1 hypervisor.
- WorldMaker 7y agoOne interesting rumor that has been around for years is that Xbox games could always start requiring Hyper-V on Windows. On an Xbox One, Hyper-V is already in charge and games (mostly) run in extremely lightweight VMs. Supposedly there is interest in bringing those game VMs directly to Windows for power-user game performance.
- stephenr 7y agoWhen I said “vm host” I meant a server in a rack. But sure, keep down voting because someone said your dumpster fire OS is crap.