From: Greg Price <price@mit.edu>
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:11:06 +0000 (-0500)
Subject: update ParaVM/HVM help text
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update ParaVM/HVM help text

svn path=/trunk/packages/invirt-web/; revision=1736
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diff --git a/code/main.py b/code/main.py
index a324306..b0f6674 100755
--- a/code/main.py
+++ b/code/main.py
@@ -446,8 +446,14 @@ to %s, using the name of the machine as your
 username.""" % config.console.hostname,
                     'HVM/ParaVM': """
 HVM machines use the virtualization features of the processor, while
-ParaVM machines use Xen's emulation of virtualization features.  You
-want an HVM virtualized machine.""",
+ParaVM machines rely on a modified kernel to communicate directly with
+the hypervisor.  HVMs support boot CDs of any operating system, and
+the VNC console applet.  The three-minute autoinstaller produces
+ParaVMs.  ParaVMs typically are more efficient, and always support the
+console server.</p>
+
+<p>We recommend using a ParaVM when possible and an HVM when necessary.
+""",
                     'CPU Weight': """
 Don't ask us!  We're as mystified as you are.""",
                     'Owner': """