[yocto] x86 testing

[Gary Thomas]

I'm trying to track down some recent changes in the X server
(using the latest Poky/Yocto master).  I've had failures on
a number of the embedded targets I work with, so I thought
I'd give it a go on platforms with a larger base - x86 machines.

It used to be that I could run qemu and it would pop up a separate
window that emulated a display+keyboard+mouse.  That doesn't seem
to be the same now, or at least I don't see how to make it work.
Advice on this would be great as I need to test the "native" X
setup, not VNC connections.

I'd also be happy to try this on real hardware, e.g. my wife's
laptop, but I need some way to do that non-destructively.  Again,
pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Once I get this figured out, I'll disappear back down my embedded
rabbit hole...

Thanks

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Gary Thomas                 |  Consulting for the
MLB Associates              |    Embedded world
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