Lose the fear of Linux with VirtualBox (II)

Lose the fear of Linux with VirtualBox (II)

In the article Lose the fear of Linux with VirtualBox saw how to create a virtual machine and how to configure it.

A virtual machine emulates all computer components. This is very useful for testing software and operating systems without fear that your computer or our personal files are damaged.

But now we have the most important: install Ubuntu within the virtual machine. Then you will see the steps to install Ubuntu in a VirtualBox virtual machine. However, these steps can serve us well for most Linux distributions, and even install on a real computer.

Step 1: Turn on the virtual machine

Before that, we add the ISO image of Ubuntu, downloaded previously, in Settings> CD / DVD-ROM> ISO image file . Then from the main window, select the Ubuntu machine and click Start.

When you turn on the machine, it will recognize the Ubuntu CD, because virtual hard disk there is nothing installed. The first thing you see will be the list of available languages, including Spanish.

The menu shows us several options. Want to try Ubuntu without installing it? Choose Try Ubuntu without any change to your computer . From there you can access the installer at any time. Would you rather cut to the chase and install Ubuntu in VirtualBox? Then select Install Ubuntu .

Step 2: Configure the installation to your liking

The first choices to find during the graphical installation is common in other Linux installations. Indicate what time zone is ours, what keyboard we use (to use the n or c with no problems) or even the model of mouse or monitor.

Step 3: Partition your Disk

This step is the most dramatic and feared by anyone not used to it, as we run the risk of deleting your data or delete the previous installation. In the virtual machine there is nothing to fear. In addition, our virtual hard disk is empty. But in any case, Ubuntu has a handy wizard that lets you leave the partition intact and Ubuntu used and dedicated to the empty space, all automatically.

But if you want you can partition the disk as you like, taking into account these minimum requirements:

* A primary partition for the system, mounted as / (root). Recommended, 7 GB

* A partition Swap , accessible from Ubuntu, but it uses as auxiliary memory. Recommended, 1 GB

* Optional. A partition for your files and program settings, mounted as / home .

Step 4: User and Administrator

Ubuntu, like all Linux distributions, creating a private space for each person accessing the system. Each user must have their own, so this step will create a username and password.

In addition, we add a password for root or administrator , who can do and undo any configuration of Ubuntu and manage other user accounts.

A recommendation, used a unique password for Root, different from those used by other users.

Disadvantages of using Linux in a virtual machine

We have seen what are the advantages of running Linux in a virtual machine. If anything happens to the machine, your computer will free , and our documents. In addition, we use two operating systems at once .

But not all benefits. To begin, we can find integration problems , as the sound not work, unable to share files between OS and virtual machine or the screen resolution is not adequate.

And the main problem, VirtualBox does not emulate 3D acceleration , so some games do not work in the virtual machine. This includes the spectacular visual effects of Ubuntu and other distributions that use Compiz.

In the third and last part of the series on VirtualBox will see some tricks to solve problems that we find to integrate Linux in VirtualBox with Windows and Mac.

 

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