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Add FAQ entry about XSAs affecting Qubes (QubesOS/qubes-issues#2704)

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@ -65,6 +65,10 @@ A typical user would likely need around five qubes. Very paranoid users, or thos
In short: we believe the Xen architecture allows for the creation of more secure systems (i.e. with a much smaller TCB, which translates to a smaller attack surface). In short: we believe the Xen architecture allows for the creation of more secure systems (i.e. with a much smaller TCB, which translates to a smaller attack surface).
We discuss this in much greater depth in our [Architecture Specification document](/attachment/wiki/QubesArchitecture/arch-spec-0.3.pdf). We discuss this in much greater depth in our [Architecture Specification document](/attachment/wiki/QubesArchitecture/arch-spec-0.3.pdf).
### How is Qubes affected by Xen Security Advisories (XSAs)?
See the [XSA Tracker](/security/xsa/).
### What about this other/new (micro)kernel/hypervisor? ### What about this other/new (micro)kernel/hypervisor?
Whenever starting a discussion about another (micro)kernel or hypervisor in relation to Qubes, we strongly suggest including answers to the following questions first: Whenever starting a discussion about another (micro)kernel or hypervisor in relation to Qubes, we strongly suggest including answers to the following questions first: