diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index 21d4e7a67..d4e6393f5 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -173,14 +173,23 @@ A: The following table lists the Linux kernel versions against which the What should I do? -A: If there is a newer version of Open vSwitch, consider building that - one, because it may support the kernel that you are building - against. (To find out, consult the table in the previous answer.) +A: You have the following options: - Otherwise, use the Linux kernel module supplied with the kernel - that you are using. All versions of Open vSwitch userspace are - compatible with all versions of the Open vSwitch kernel module, so - this will also work. See also the following question. + - Use the Linux kernel module supplied with the kernel that you are + using. (See also the following FAQ.) + + - If there is a newer released version of Open vSwitch, consider + building that one, because it may support the kernel that you are + building against. (To find out, consult the table in the + previous FAQ.) + + - The Open vSwitch "master" branch may support the kernel that you + are using, so consider building the kernel module from "master". + + All versions of Open vSwitch userspace are compatible with all + versions of the Open vSwitch kernel module, so you do not have to + use the kernel module from one source along with the userspace + programs from the same source. ### Q: What features are not available in the Open vSwitch kernel datapath that ships as part of the upstream Linux kernel?