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How to install Virtual Box(Ubuntu&Windows xp)

Asked by Zymix Kalistu

I never install Virtual Box before and now I want if you can help me install it on my computer (windows xp Professional sp3 & Ubuntu 8.04) started from the scratch until i successfully complete it. I already have my winxp & Ubuntu CD and now and i just wana know how cause i did really like it.

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Derek White (d-man97) said : 		#1

Which operating system do you have installed?

If you have Windows installed already and want to install VirtualBox to have a virtual Ubuntu, then ask a windows forum. :)

If you have Ubuntu installed, then check out:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VirtualBox/Installation
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Linux_Downloads
    Scroll down past the d/l links to use the package manager for install & updates.
    This is much easier than d/l'ing the *.deb everytime.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VirtualBox/FirstVM

All those links can be found from:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VirtualBox

If you want USB support in your virtual machines, then DO NOT use the ose version, use the free, proprietary version.

P.S. - A simple google search of "virtualbox ubuntu" brings up the community documentation as the first link. Google is your friend!

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Derek White (d-man97) said : 		#2

Also, be sure to install the Guest Additions as soon as you get your virtual machine booted up (before updating the OS or anything; seriously, do it first - makes it much, much faster and friendlier).

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