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==='''[[VirtualBox|VirtualBox Virtualization]]'''===
 
==='''[[VirtualBox|VirtualBox Virtualization]]'''===
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"VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. Targeted at server, desktop and embedded use, it is now the only professional-quality virtualization solution that is also Open Source Software. "[http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/overview/index.html VirtualBox overview]
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With [[wikipedia:VirtualBox|VirtualBox<sup>®</sup>]] one can run Sugar in a window on Microsoft Windows, Intel-based Apple Macintosh, or Linux host computers from a virtual machine window. [http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/overview/index.html VirtualBox overview]
  
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* '''VirtualBox Appliances Must Be Cleared or Cloned'''
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* '''When making a new VM''', to clear the Sugar Journal of old entries and to avoid identity conflicts among copies of the VM, enter the command {{Code|rm ~ rf /.sugar}} in the Terminal activity. Then shutdown the VM. This will clear all Learner information on the VM and let you start with a fresh install. Skipping this will result in collisions in the Neighborhood view of the Jabber network between separate copies of the appliance. Verify the presence of the '''.sugar''' directory by entering {{Code|ls -a}} in Terminal.
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{{Admon/note|Note-2 VERY IMPORTANT:|'''To Make a new VM'''(clear the journal) enter the command "rm ~ rf /.sugar" in terminal; then sudo su, (password) then in root terminal: "shutdown -h now" . <small>This will clear the user information on your VM and let you start with a new install. '''This MUST BE DONE''' or collisions on f1 neighborhood view of the jabber network will occur between separate copies of the VB appliance. </small>do '''ls -a''' in terminal to be sure that '''.sugar''' is visible in terminal. '''To Clone a VM''' ''or UNUSER'' (keep journal and installed .xo applications) use "rm ~/.sugar/default/owner.key*"  in sugar terminal; then sudo su, (password) "shutdown -h now"}}
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* '''When cloning a customized VM''', in order to keep the Journal and installed .xo Activities, use {{Code|rm&nbsp;~/.sugar/default/owner.key*}} in the Sugar Terminal, and then shutdown the VM. This leaves the Journal entries and removes only the previous Learner's identity key files.}}
 
* A good solution for Macintosh Computers
 
* A good solution for Macintosh Computers
  
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*[http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads virtualbox-downloads] Windows/Linux/Intel Macs
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*[http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox downloads] Windows/Linux/Intel Macs
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*[http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html oracle VirtualBox-downloads] Alternate Link
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*[http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html Oracle VirtualBox downloads] (alternate link)
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*[http://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch02.html#id352318 Installing on Linux hosts] Read this if Virtual Box Does not install
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*[http://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch02.html#id352318 Installing on Linux hosts] Read this if VirtualBox does not install.
 
*[http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewforum.php?f=8 VirtualBox on Mac OS X Hosts]
 
*[http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewforum.php?f=8 VirtualBox on Mac OS X Hosts]
 
==='''RECOMMENDED VERSIONS'''===
 
==='''RECOMMENDED VERSIONS'''===

Revision as of 18:03, 3 March 2011

VirtualBox Virtualization

With VirtualBox® one can run Sugar in a window on Microsoft Windows, Intel-based Apple Macintosh, or Linux host computers from a virtual machine window. VirtualBox overview

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  • A good solution for Macintosh Computers

RECOMMENDED VERSIONS

==>Trisquel 4.1-sugar-installer.iso click link to download 1.1GB DVD
  • Cleared of sugar identity Starts on Color Selection Screen ( <===(back) to change name)
This DVD.iso is a great way to distribute this VM Appliance by "SneakerNet"
Download one time; use to install many instances
DVD Contents:
32bit-VirtualBox Installers (OSE) (Directory with install files for VirtualBox 4.0.4)
(Does not include Free for Personal Use licensed extension pack) - includes instructions on how to download for personal use.
ReadMeFirst_Install_Instructions.pdf  (Instructions-how to install VirtualBox and import appliance)
trisquel-sugar-4.1-i686-feb18.ovf
trisquel-sugar-4.1-i686-feb18-disk1.vmdk
UserManual.pdf (VirtualBox 4.0.4 User Manual-269 pages)

==>Trisquel-4.1-sugar click link to see details

  • Cleared of sugar identity Starts on Color Selection Screen ( <===(back) to change name)
  • Sugar sweets 0.88.1

==>Sugar on a Stick v3-Mirabelle click link to see details

firstboot has not yet run; so a new user name and password will be set for the gdm login on start up for the first time
root=sugarroot
8-GB VirtualBox hard disc
English and English keyboard
USA-Los Angeles (Pacific timezone)
download and import 2 files:
http://download.sugarlabs.org/images/VirtualBox/Fedora-13-i686-Live-SoaS-sugaruser.vmdk 533M
http://download.sugarlabs.org/images/VirtualBox/Fedora-13-i686-Live-SoaS-sugaruser.ovf   12K
Note: This appliance has a maximum 800x640 screensize available as VirtualBox extensions were NOT compiled into the kernel.
Note Set ControlPanel/Frame "Edge" slider to far left for easier access to sugar-frame features

Notes & Links

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