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=== Ubuntu Quirks === | === Ubuntu Quirks === | ||
To make use of '''Guest Editions''' in ubuntu | To make use of '''Guest Editions''' in ubuntu a few additional steps might be needed. | ||
* Install additional '''apt''' dependencies on the VM: | |||
** <code>sudo apt install build-essential dkms</code> | |||
* <code>sudo usermod -a -G vboxsf userName</code> | * Add the logged in user to the VirtualBox group: | ||
** <code>sudo usermod -a -G vboxsf userName</code> | |||
Revision as of 17:50, 11 February 2020
VirtualBox is a free means to create and manage VirtualMachines.
It's compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac systems.
Installing VirtualBox
Windows
Follow the steps on the VirtualBox Downloads page.
Ubuntu
Run the command:
sudo apt install virtualbox virtualbox-ext-pack
Using VirtualBox
- Download the iso for your desired operating system.
- Setup a new VM and run through the standard OS setup process.
- Remember to proper memory, processors, and vram, otherwise it may run poorly/incorrectly.
- For example, VMs running Ubuntu18 may black screen if only allocated the default 16 MB vram.
- Once installed, launch the VM and:
- Install the Guest Editions CD through the menu with Devices > Insert Guest Editions CD Image...
- Run normal system updates on your VM.
- Finally, restart the VM to be ready for normal use.
Ubuntu Quirks
To make use of Guest Editions in ubuntu a few additional steps might be needed.
- Install additional apt dependencies on the VM:
sudo apt install build-essential dkms
- Add the logged in user to the VirtualBox group:
sudo usermod -a -G vboxsf userName