Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Re: [BLUG] Virtual Box OSE: The Issue

Excellent - I'll try this when I get home and keep you posted.

On 11/5/08, Michael Schultheiss <schultmc@cinlug.org> wrote:
Matt Zink wrote:
> I will check into this - I assume this is done through the package manager?

Adding the package is done through the package manager.

If you're not in the vboxuser group you'll have to add yourself (sudo
adduser yourusername vboxuser) where yourusername is your username.
You'll have to logout and log back in after adding yourself.
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Re: [BLUG] Virtual Box OSE: The Issue

Matt Zink wrote:
> I will check into this - I assume this is done through the package manager?

Adding the package is done through the package manager.

If you're not in the vboxuser group you'll have to add yourself (sudo
adduser yourusername vboxuser) where yourusername is your username.
You'll have to logout and log back in after adding yourself.
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Re: [BLUG] Virtual Box OSE: The Issue

I will check into this - I assume this is done through the package manager?
Thanks Michael - I'll keep you posted.

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Michael Schultheiss <schultmc@cinlug.org> wrote:
Matt Zink wrote:
> I never get far enough to actually use my XP disk to finish the
> install - when I start the virtual computer I've created, I get a
> notice like the one attached to this message.

Have you installed the virtualbox-ose-modules-generic package?  If so,
is your user in the vboxusers group?
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Re: [BLUG] Virtual Box OSE: The Issue

Matt Zink wrote:
> I never get far enough to actually use my XP disk to finish the
> install - when I start the virtual computer I've created, I get a
> notice like the one attached to this message.

Have you installed the virtualbox-ose-modules-generic package? If so,
is your user in the vboxusers group?
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

[BLUG] Virtual Box OSE: The Issue

Hello All:

After my last post, Michael S. not only offered to help, but suggested I pose my questions/issues on this list in case anyone else might be interested in trying to get Virtual Box OSE going on their Ubuntu computer.  So I'll try to keep this kinda brief - here's what you need to know:

  • The OS I'm running is Ubuntu Hardy Heron.
  • I installed Virtual Box OSE without problems - it is quite easy since it is in the repositories.
  • I used all the defaults when setting up the program - I selected dynamic disk in the set up.  I'm trying to set up a virtual XP machine.
  • I never get far enough to actually use my XP disk to finish the install - when I start the virtual computer I've created, I get a notice like the one attached to this message.  Hopefully my message won't be blocked because of this attachment.

I know that this error is a basic, simple thing, but have been unable to remedy it so far.  I also know that the solution is listed in the Ubuntu forums somewhere, but I've been unable to naviage my way back to that spot.  Any help would be appreciate - don't be afraid to keep it simple.  I still have a lot to learn about Ubuntu.  I'm sure I've left out many details, but like I said, if I could get this rolling, it would rock.

Thanks in  advance for all help offered,

Matt

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Re: [BLUG] Virtual Box OSE?

Hey Michael:
Thanks for your offer to help!  I will take you up on that; and I'll also take you up on your advice to post it for everyone to read.  As you'll see, the hurdle I'm having right now is not a difficult one, but I haven't gotten past it yet.  Anyway, will post tonight. . .
Thanks,
Matt

On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 2:14 PM, Michael Schultheiss <schultmc@cinlug.org> wrote:
Matt Zink wrote:
> Hello All:
> Apologies in advance if this is an abuse of this list - just let me
> know if it is and I'll never do it again.  Would anyone be interested
> in helping me figure out Virtual Box OSE for Ubuntu Hardy Heron?  You
> can respond to me off list if you're interested.  I'm sure it's pretty
> simple, but I'm having difficulty.  (Not hard to stump me,
> unfortunately!)

I just gave a presentation on VirtualBox at work and am giving a
presentation on it at CINLUG next week.  I'd be happy to help out and I
think it'd be better to ask your questions on list so more people can
benefit.
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Friday, October 31, 2008

Re: [BLUG] Virtual Box OSE?

Matt Zink wrote:
> Hello All:
> Apologies in advance if this is an abuse of this list - just let me
> know if it is and I'll never do it again. Would anyone be interested
> in helping me figure out Virtual Box OSE for Ubuntu Hardy Heron? You
> can respond to me off list if you're interested. I'm sure it's pretty
> simple, but I'm having difficulty. (Not hard to stump me,
> unfortunately!)

I just gave a presentation on VirtualBox at work and am giving a
presentation on it at CINLUG next week. I'd be happy to help out and I
think it'd be better to ask your questions on list so more people can
benefit.
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