The KVM downloads page provides installation guidance and links for Linux distributions.

linux-kvm.org/page/Downloads
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About Linux-KVM

The page provides installation guidance for KVM. It recommends using KVM kernel modules and userspace tools from Linux distribution packaging systems, noting the tools are usually called "qemu-kvm" or "kvm", Linux guest drivers are in the Linux kernel package, and Windows guest drivers are linked separately.

It also points to SourceForge for specific older kernel and userspace versions, with changelogs per release, and lists minimum kernel versions for different releases. It notes that kvm-NN releases are deprecated and that some features require newer kernels or userspace.

Key features

  • Recommends installing KVM via Linux distribution packaging systems
  • Identifies userspace tools as "qemu-kvm" or "kvm"
  • Links to Windows guest drivers download location
  • Provides older KVM kernel modules via SourceForge
  • Lists changelog files for qemu-kvm and kvm-kmod releases
  • Documents kernel and userspace version compatibility requirements
Best for: Linux users installing KVM who need distro package guidance or specific older versions.
Good for
  • Recommends distro packages to avoid patching or building from source
  • Identifies where Linux and Windows guest drivers are available
  • Provides changelogs and kernel-userspace version compatibility details
Watch out for
  • kvm-NN development releases are deprecated and should not be used
  • Some features are available only with newer kernels or userspace
  • Older kernels below stated minimums cannot run listed userspace versions

Linux-KVM at a glance

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Platforms
Linux, Web, Windows
Open source
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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 7, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Linux-KVM FAQ

Should I use my distro packages or build KVM from source?
The page recommends trying distro packages first, and says normally you do not need to patch anything or build from source.
What are the KVM userspace packages called?
They are usually called "qemu-kvm" or "kvm".
Where can I get old KVM versions?
Specific older kernel modules and supporting userspace are available from the linked SourceForge project, with changelog files in each release directory.
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