[21:06] <jesu> Hi all, I want to do a performance study of the  VMware, virtual box and KVM. Do you think the kernel compile time gives a good estimate?
[21:14] <spikeb> you'd probably want to do at least two different kinds of tests: one that tested the processor and one that tested the graphics.
[21:16] <jesu> spikeb : yes, basically I want to compare them in terms of io performance, network performance, cpu uage etc.
[21:17] <spikeb> a kernel compile would be good for testing out the cpu. not really all that aware of benchmarks to run in general, though. unless you wanted to use a benchmarking app
[21:21] <jesu> yes, i think i have to find a regular benchmark app for testing an OS, but i am not sure if it will be accurate for a virtual machine
[21:22] <spikeb> if run inside the VM, it should give you a decent idea
[21:23] <jesu> yes, i guess you are right, i need to find a benchamrk app
[21:24] <spikeb> the only one i know of offhand is the phoronix test suite. http://www.phoronix-test-suite.com/
[21:25] <spikeb> at least on 11.04, its available from the repos
[21:26] <jesu> cool! I ll try that out. Thanks for that!
[21:27] <spikeb> no problem
[21:27] <spikeb> glad somebody finally asked a question i could answer today :)