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{{NeedsUpdate [[Category:appsVirtualization]]===[http://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox] for Fedora 12 Host===
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WEB SITE: [http://wwwThis is a step by step tutorial on how to get VirtualBox 3 up and running on Fedora 12.virtualboxSpecifically, this guide was written using the VirtualBox 3.org http://www2.virtualbox12 version and an i386 CPU (32-bit), but should work with all versions. It can be adapted to upcoming versions and different CPUs (64-bit). The folks at VirtualBox have made it easy to install for Fedora users and I’m going to show you how in a few easy steps. Right, open a terminal window and let’s get to it.org]
===Virtual Box on There are two options for install: <br /># '''VirtualBox repo:''' If you are selective or do not install Fedora updates, this is not the option for you. It will result in installation of ALL Fedora 12===updates that your HDA requires.<br /># '''LATEST RELEASEVirtualBox RPM:''' 3This will only install the RPM and any required dependencies or dependency updates your HDA requires.2 It is much faster and will not force ALL Fedora updates like Option 1.10
This is a step by step tutorial on how to get VirtualBox 3 up and running on Fedora 12. Specifically, this guide was written using the VirtualBox 3.2.10 version and an i386 CPU (32-bit), but should work with all versions. It can be adapted to upcoming versions and different CPUs (64-bit). The folks at VirtualBox have made it easy to install for Fedora users and I’m going to show you how in a few easy steps. Right, open a terminal window and let’s get to it… === Install Option 1 (VirtualBox Repo) ===* Become privileged ('''root ''' user):
su -
* Get Install the VirtualBox repo installed: <nowiki>wget http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/rpm/fedora/virtualbox.repo && cp virtualbox.repo /etc/yum.repos.d/</nowiki>* Need to invoke Enable the new repo:
yum clean all
yum update* Add dependencies: yum updateinstall dkms gcc* Install VirtualBox (along with a few other needed packages)! . If you’re having issues here, try installing “kernel-PAE-devel” first.see [[VirtualBox#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] section below: yum install -y VirtualBox-3.2 dkms gcc
* Add yourself to the “vboxusers” group:
usermod -G vboxusers -a <yourusername>
* ''(OPTIONAL)'' This will bring up the VirtualBox GUI on the HDA Desktop. Run, and enjoy!
VirtualBox
'''NOTE:''' See [http://www.derekhildreth.com/blog/how-to-install-virtualbox-3-on-fedora-12-tutorial/ how-to-install-virtualbox-3-on-fedora-12-tutorial] for more info.
=== Install Option 2 (VirtualBox RPM) ===* Become privileged ('''root''' user): su -* Download the applicable RPM for your system (32- or 64-bit): wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.12/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.12_68302_fedora12-1.i686.rpm</nowiki> wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.12/VirtualBox-3.2-3.2.12_68302_fedora12-1.x86_64.rpm</nowiki> * Download and import the GPG key: wget <nowiki>http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian/oracle_vbox.asc</nowiki>rpm --import oracle_vbox.asc* Add dependencies: yum install dkms gcc* Install VirtualBox. If you’re having issues here, see [[VirtualBox#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] section below: yum localinstall VirtualBox-3.2** Add yourself to the “vboxusers” group: usermod -G vboxusers -a <yourusername>* ''(OPTIONAL)'' This will bring up the VirtualBox GUI on the HDA Desktop. Run and enjoy! VirtualBox
=== Update VirtualBox to Latest Version ===
To update VirtualBox to the latest version, you must stop the service:
* Become privileged ('''root''' user):
su -
service vboxwebsrv stop
* Depending on the Install Option you used originally will determine how you update.
'''Option 1 (RPM):''' Download RPM from [http://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox.org]
yum localinstall RPM-Name
'''Option 2 (Repo):'''
yum update
* Restart service:
service vboxwebsrv start
=== [http://www.amahi.org/apps/phpvirtualbox phpVirtualBox] (Web-Based Access) ===
* It has been packaged for Amahi and is currently in ''ALPHA'' testing. You will find the manual install steps [[PhpVirtualBox|here]].
=== Portable VirtualBox On for Windows XP/Vista/7 Host ===
* Download latest version from [http://vbox.me here.]
* You can install this on a hard drive or USB Flash Drive.
* [http://coffeeonthekeyboard.com/how-to-install-virtualbox-guest-additions-in-fedora-12-332/ How to Install VirtualBox Guest Additions in Fedora 12] has additional info that might be helpful.
=== [httpTroubleshooting ===* Applies to 32-bit machines ONLY.* Having issues with install, check to see if you have the PAE kernel: uname -r* If it returns something like ''2.6.31.5-127.fc12.i686.PAE'', do the following: yum install -y kernel-PAE-devel-2.6.31.5-127.fc12.i686 /etc/www.amahiinit.orgd/apps/phpvirtualbox phpVirtualBox] ===vboxdrv setup VirtualBox* The application has been packaged for Amahi and is currently in testingVirtualBox should now work
'''NOTE:''' See [[Amahi_on_VirtualBox|Amahi on VirtualBox]] for detailed guidance on installing Amahion a virtual machine (VM).
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