: Ubuntu 8.4 problem - 'Grandmaw Linda"

Karl Larsen klarsen1 at gmail.com
Thu Jan 29 22:29:59 UTC 2009


Chris Mohler wrote:
> Oops - I forgot that the "OSE" version of virtualbox do not include
> USB support, so the correct how-to would be:
>
>
> 1. Install VirtualBox
> Download virtualbox:
> http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/2.1.2/virtualbox-2.1_2.1.2-41885_Ubuntu_hardy_i386.deb
> After the file is saved, double-click and then click "install" - it
> will ask for your password.
>
> 2. Run VirtualBox
> From menu: Applications->System Tools->Sun xVM VirtualBox
> If you cannot find System Tools, log out, and log in.
>
> 3. Create a virtual Windows XP
> Here are some minimum amounts:
> 196 MB RAM (I use 1Gb of RAM)
> 5 GB Harddisk (I use 8Gb disks)
>
> 4. Install Windows XP
> Insert your Windows XP install CD and install...
>
> 5. Put in your LiveCD and in a terminal fix Grub.

Karl






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