The following list describes things you can do to make running QEMU in the context of the Yocto Project a better experience:
Switching Between Consoles:
When booting or running QEMU, you can switch between
supported consoles by using
Ctrl+Alt+number
.
For example, Ctrl+Alt+3 switches you to the serial console as
long as that console is enabled.
Being able to switch consoles is helpful, for example, if the
main QEMU console breaks for some reason.
Removing the Splash Screen: You can remove the splash screen when QEMU is booting by using Alt+left. Removing the splash screen allows you to see what is happening in the background.
Disabling the Cursor Grab: The default QEMU integration captures the cursor within the main window. It does this since standard mouse devices only provide relative input and not absolute coordinates. You then have to break out of the grab using the "Ctrl+Alt" key combination. However, the Yocto Project's integration of QEMU enables the wacom USB touch pad driver by default to allow input of absolute coordinates. This default means that the mouse can enter and leave the main window without the grab taking effect leading to a better user experience.