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On 10/11/14 08:13, Olivier MATZ wrote:
> What about using the --no-pci option ?
>
> It would blacklist all physical devices (as PCI devices are the only
> ones supported today).

Hi Olivier,

Your idea does work for me. Although it's more a workaround than a real 
solution. I'll be submitting a patch that allows virtual devices to be 
white/black listed shortly.

Thanks,
Nico.