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virtualbox-ose package

Can someone update virtualbox?

Asked by Larry Jordan

     I'm afraid I have a newer computer than the old version of Virtualbox-ose can seem to work well with.... I have a G33 video chip built in and when I load Windows XP it thinks I don't have a 3D card. I've installed the guest additions which put in a video card of it's own, but it still doesn't seem to recognize/use it well. I notice the newer version (version 3....) says it improves on this; can someone update the Virtualbox-ose package available to Ubuntu jaunty for us?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

To get the 3D card installed you need to install guest additions

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#2

http://www.dedoimedo.com/images/computers/2008/virtualbox-install-guest-additions.jpg

By the way, the 3D is not great. Don't expect miracles.

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Larry Jordan (larryjor) said : 		#3

      The one in 2.4 (or is it 2.1) sure doesn't have much; can't install anything but Mavis Beacon so far. Maybe it isn't all that worthwhile, but hate to throw away all that old stuff. Can I ask, how did you assign it? Also, I've tried Wine and the Wine3D under VirtualBox; nothing so far works with my older windows games or even CorelSuite stuff... Haven't tried CorelSuite yet under VirtualBox, but not sure I like the older version available here under Package Manager. Old games include things like Might & Magic series, Blood & Magic, Nox... not that new. Any recommendations?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#4

If the game is dos based you could try dosbox.

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Simon Déziel (sdeziel) said : 		#5

I've been able to play with decent performances to Might & Magic VI in Wine running in Ubuntu Hardy.

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