How to open Windows 7 in Ubuntu 12.04 with virtualbox ?
Hello everyone. Im new in this forum and interested in ubuntu or open source OS. Can I open windows 7 in Ubuntu using VirtualBox? sorry if this post in wrong section. but if have method how to do it,...
View Article[ubuntu] Virtualising different Ubuntu versions.
Hi all, I wish to run a virtual version of Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit to test some software compatibility. My question: Is VirtualBox the best method of achieving this? and if so what files are are required?
View ArticleOpenStack for a personal Cloud
I am looking to get some advice from some experts before a go down a bad path. I am trying to setup a home server that will be used for my personal cloud. Here are the parts: Tyan S7012GM4NR 2.4ghz...
View ArticleInstalling Ubuntu 12.04 as HVM guest on Citrix XenServer 6.1
Hi, I have a problem with the way Ubuntu 12.04 is virtualized on Citrix XenServer 6.1. I'm not entirely sure about this, but I believe the system uses paravirtualization. I want to use the GPU...
View ArticleVB-Win 7's C drive ... where? / shared folders?
Shared folders the answer? I've used Kubuntu 13.x for many months now. I first set the laptop up as a dual boot with Kubuntu and Windows 7. However, it became monotonous to reboot every time I needed...
View Article[ubuntu] Linux-KVM "broken" after a motherboard swap
Hi everyone, I just had the motherboard replaced in a Dell PowerEdge R410 that functions as one of our virtual servers (running Ubuntu 10.04.3 LTS). I'm fairly new to Linux, and was quite surprised...
View ArticleIs VirtualBox Enough for Testing?
Ok everyone, here's the situation: I periodically download ISO images to test and review for my blog. In some of my reviews, I use a test laptop and some of my testing I do through VirtualBox. When I...
View Article[all variants] Router/switch as a VM: Kernel requirements?
Hi, I have an i7 that has slowly become mostly a kvm/qemu host. I put a 4-way ethernet card in and got them all working, but since it's currently an Xubuntu install I couldn't get routing or masquerade...
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Win8 guest Xubuntu host - win8 task manager virtualization not capable?
Hi guys, I was checking out what sort of performance i was getting with my Virtualbox Win8 VM guest and I noticed that in task manager i noticed that it says cpu virtualization not capable, thats...
View ArticleRecommend me a bare metal Hypervisor
I want to use my video card (gtx 660m) and my cpu(i7) for my windows machine.
View Articledsl on a thumb drive
I recently attempted to load DSL Linux on a thumb drive setup with virtualbox(oracle) portable. (windows xp is host) I was able to install onto the virtual drive. Partitioned within the virtual hard...
View Article[ubuntu] Mounting VirtualBox shares issue
Unable to mount VirtualBox shares using auto mount option although I already installed guest additions and my user is a member of group vboxsf!!! P.S. I tried to apply this solution but it didn't fix...
View ArticleSetting up an Ubuntu Xen Server (Problems with Local Storage Repository)
Hello, I recently rented a dedicated server, which I want to use as a hypervisor. I'm currently following the tutorial found here, however I'm struggling with the Local Storage Repository section. The...
View ArticleError starting remastersys customiso of an install
Hi all, Firstly, I created my first virtual machine using Virtualbox yesterday. It took a bit of nutting out but now everything is running great and I have about five of them! Loving it. But couple of...
View ArticleMouse scroll wheel not working in any VMs ...
Hi all, Title says it all. Any ideas? I'm using all Ubuntu based VMs and Virtualbox.
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[ubuntu] Unity and Toolbar not working in VMware Player
I have tried numerous versions of Ubuntu 12.04 and 13.04 and the Unity launcher and Toolbars do not work and renders the install useless. See Screenprints: This is on my laptop MSI a6200 configuration:...
View Article[ubuntu] Ubuntu Server 12.04.3 didn't boot on the Ubuntu Server 12.04.3 KVM
Hi! Ubuntu Server 12.04.3 don't boot on the Ubuntu Server 12.04.3 KVM Hypervisor. I'm Try the KVM Hypervisor using Ubuntu Server 12.04.3. But Not boot. Ubuntu Server 12.04.3 is a new installation. What...
View Article[SOLVED] VirtualBox couldn't be started
Hi all, Ubuntu 12.04 host 64bit Virtualbox 4.1.12 Today after running; $ sudo apt-get update and && sudo apt-get upgrade encountered 2 problems 1) login problem host user satimis couldn't be...
View ArticleVirtualBox windows 7 + Windows XP Keep Getting Aborted
As the title says, I have Windows XP and Windows 7, both as guests. Both die (Aborted) approx 5 or 10 minutes into running. I have tried disabled/re-enabling 2d and 3D acceleration. Still dying. Linux...
View Article[ubuntu] trouble with 13.04 guest installation
I'm trying to install a VM of ubuntu 13.04 on a windows7 host. I'd like to build the system from scratch, which is why I'm using the mini iso Specs: Host- Windows 7 64 bit Home Premium Guest- Ubuntu...
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