The kernel bugzilla response is: The vmwgfx kernel module does not support devices without the pitchlock capability. Sorry. In that case you need to use the xf86-video-vmware driver standalone without kernel modesetting.
So presumably this is some capability to be added to the qemu device -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1037606 Title: vmwgfx does not work with kvm vmware vga To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/linux/+bug/1037606/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs