[ubuntu-uk] virtualBox

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Norman Silverstone wrote:
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> I realise there are several ways to share files but, being a simple
> minded sort of person I thought I would save the files, as they were
> scanned to an external USB HDD. However, the HDD does not show in the
> list of USB devices. How do I cause VB to see my HDD?

I'd use a shared folder - it's much easier:

There will be a section in the user guide about this, but here are a 
couple of HowTos with sections on folder sharing between host and 
virtual OS:

http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2008/02/01/how-to-do-seamless-window-integration-with-ubuntu-virtualbox/

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VirtualBox/SharedFolders

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