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==='''[[VirtualBox]]'''===
 
==='''[[VirtualBox]]'''===
 
{{Admon/note|Note:|Use the latest version of Oracle VM [http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox] (3.2_3.2.8-64453 or later). <small>Some appliances have multiple hard disc controllers and the earlier Sun Virtual Box 3.1 version does not support them.</small>}}
 
{{Admon/note|Note:|Use the latest version of Oracle VM [http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox] (3.2_3.2.8-64453 or later). <small>Some appliances have multiple hard disc controllers and the earlier Sun Virtual Box 3.1 version does not support them.</small>}}
'''LATEST VERSION :Virtual box 4.0 Download: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html''' 12/24/2010  satellit
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'''LATEST VERSION :VirtualBox 4.0 Download: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html''' 12/24/2010  satellit
 
:::''Preliminary testing shows Virtual Box Appliances from ver 3.1.10-12 import and function well in ver 4.0.x and visa-versa ''    12/26/2010  satellit
 
:::''Preliminary testing shows Virtual Box Appliances from ver 3.1.10-12 import and function well in ver 4.0.x and visa-versa ''    12/26/2010  satellit
::VirtualBox4.0 is OSE version until you add :[http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack]
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::VirtualBox-4.0 is OSE version until you add :[http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack]
 
::All Platforms (Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris and Linux)
 
::All Platforms (Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris and Linux)
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* '''VMWorkstation xxx.vmdk Hard Disks will work as "existing Disks" in Virtual Box'''
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* '''VMware Workstation xxx.vmdk Hard Disks will work as "existing Disks" in Virtual Box'''
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  http://download.sugarlabs.org/images/VirtualBox/Fedora-13-i686-Live-SoaS-sugaruser.ovf  12K
 
  http://download.sugarlabs.org/images/VirtualBox/Fedora-13-i686-Live-SoaS-sugaruser.ovf  12K
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*Note1:Use the latest version of Oracle VM VirtualBox (3.2_10.8-64453 or later). Some appliances have multiple hard disc controllers and the earlier Sun VirtualBox 3.1 version does not support them.
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*Note1:Use a later version of Oracle VM VirtualBox (3.2_10.8-64453 or later). Some appliances have multiple hard disc controllers and the earlier Sun VirtualBox 3.1 version does not support them.
 
*Note2: All appliances were built on a MacBook Air with Oracle VM VirtualBox (3.2.10-r66523) then tested on a Ubuntu installation on an Acer Aspire One Netbook imported into VirtualBox (3.2.10 r66523)
 
*Note2: All appliances were built on a MacBook Air with Oracle VM VirtualBox (3.2.10-r66523) then tested on a Ubuntu installation on an Acer Aspire One Netbook imported into VirtualBox (3.2.10 r66523)
 
*Note3:Set ControlPanel/Frame "Edge" slider to far left for easier access to sugar-frame features
 
*Note3:Set ControlPanel/Frame "Edge" slider to far left for easier access to sugar-frame features
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* '''VMPlayer Version'''
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* '''VMware Player Version'''
 
:[http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Soas-v3-Mirabelle.zip Soas-v3-Mirabelle.zip Download]
 
:[http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Soas-v3-Mirabelle.zip Soas-v3-Mirabelle.zip Download]
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  root=sugarroot
 
  root=sugarroot
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* '''VMPlayer Version'''
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* '''VMware Player Version'''
 
:'''[http://download.sugarlabs.org/images/vmplayer/Trisquel3.zip Trisquel3.zip Download]'''
 
:'''[http://download.sugarlabs.org/images/vmplayer/Trisquel3.zip Trisquel3.zip Download]'''
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  http://download.sugarlabs.org/images/VirtualBox/trisquel_4.0.1_ext4.vmdk 2.1 GB
 
  http://download.sugarlabs.org/images/VirtualBox/trisquel_4.0.1_ext4.vmdk 2.1 GB
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*'''VMPlayer Version'''
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*'''VMware Player Version'''
 
:'''[http://download.sugarlabs.org/images/vmplayer/Trisquel-4-sugar-VMPlayer.zip Trisquel-4-sugar-VMPlayer Download]'''
 
:'''[http://download.sugarlabs.org/images/vmplayer/Trisquel-4-sugar-VMPlayer.zip Trisquel-4-sugar-VMPlayer Download]'''
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*Note: The above appliances were built on a MacBook Air with Oracle VM VirtualBox (3.2.10-r66523) then tested on a Ubuntu installation on an Acer Aspire One Netbook imported into VirtualBox (3.2.10 r66523)
 
*Note: The above appliances were built on a MacBook Air with Oracle VM VirtualBox (3.2.10-r66523) then tested on a Ubuntu installation on an Acer Aspire One Netbook imported into VirtualBox (3.2.10 r66523)
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====Some Suggestions on Using Virtual Box====
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====Some Suggestions on Using VirtualBox====
=====Export your appliances to an external USB Hard Disk=====
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* Export your appliances to an external USB hard disk
: This functions like the Mac Application "Time Machine"
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*: This functions like the Mac Application "Time Machine"
: Save each exported Appliance in a folder marked with the name and date of export.
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*: Save each exported Appliance in a folder marked with the name and date of export.
::You can then import this Appliance to restore the state of the Appliance on that date.
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*::You can then import this Appliance to restore the state of the Appliance on that date.
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=====Run an Existing Virtual box Appliance from an external USB Hard Drive=====
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*Run an Existing VirtualBox Appliance from an external USB Hard Drive
::Portable, Individual Copy for Student, Move between separate Computers.
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*::Portable, Individual Copy for Student, Move between separate Computers.
# copy-paste the xxxx.vmdk file from /(User)/Virtualbox/HardDisks/xxxx.vmdk to a Folder on an external USB HD
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*# copy-paste the xxxx.vmdk file from /(User)/Virtualbox/HardDisks/xxxx.vmdk to a Folder on an external USB HD
# Menu: Machine>New>continue>Name>Operating System>Version/Memory/Continue>Use existing hard disk>[chose xxxx.vmdk on an External USB HD]> Start.
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*# Menu: Machine>New>continue>Name>Operating System>Version/Memory/Continue>Use existing hard disk>[chose xxxx.vmdk on an External USB HD]> Start.
    
* Note Running from a USB Memory Stick Crawls, VERY slowly - '''not practical'''.
 
* Note Running from a USB Memory Stick Crawls, VERY slowly - '''not practical'''.
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== Image installation tools ==
 
== Image installation tools ==
 
==='''[[Sugar_on_a_Stick/ZyX-LiveInstaller|ZyX-LiveInstaller]]'''===
 
==='''[[Sugar_on_a_Stick/ZyX-LiveInstaller|ZyX-LiveInstaller]]'''===
====ZyX-LiveInstaller allows you to install Sugar from either a booted Live USB device====
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* ZyX-LiveInstaller allows you to install Sugar from either a booted Live USB device,
=====or Live CD media to a system or external disk.=====
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* or Live CD media to a system or external disk.
=====It creates an exact copy of your running live CD as a traditional (Persistent) installation=====
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* It creates an exact copy of your running live CD as a traditional (Persistent) installation on your hard-disk (or removable media such as SD or USB storage devices.
 
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=====on your hard-disk (or removable media such as SD or USB storage devices)=====
   
: This program can be useful for installing to a virtualized hard disk. It is not included in builds after soas-v2 Blueberry, so it must be downloaded and installed to use.
 
: This program can be useful for installing to a virtualized hard disk. It is not included in builds after soas-v2 Blueberry, so it must be downloaded and installed to use.
 
: In a running SoaS Terminal session or console, execute the following commands:
 
: In a running SoaS Terminal session or console, execute the following commands:
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===[http://www.easyvmx.com EasyVMX!]===
 
===[http://www.easyvmx.com EasyVMX!]===
 
:'''Make a Virtualbox or VMware Player appliance with a burned CD of your favorite xxx.iso'''
 
:'''Make a Virtualbox or VMware Player appliance with a burned CD of your favorite xxx.iso'''
====web site that builds a vmx file to your specifications (free)====
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::'''http://www.easyvmx.com/'''
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* '''http://www.easyvmx.com/ is a web site that builds a vmx file to your specifications (free).'''
    
: Works fine, runs on most platforms, and has persistence after installation. (tested with Trisquel 4.0.1 DVD 12/24/2010 satellit)
 
: Works fine, runs on most platforms, and has persistence after installation. (tested with Trisquel 4.0.1 DVD 12/24/2010 satellit)
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: Virtualbox 4.0 Download (free): http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html
 
: Virtualbox 4.0 Download (free): http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/virtualbox/downloads/index.html
 
: VMware Player download (free): http://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/
 
: VMware Player download (free): http://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/
:::(Note:VMworkstation not needed for VMPlayer to create Virtual Appliance)
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:::(Note:VMware Workstation not needed for VMware Player to create Virtual Appliance)
    
::specified a 8 GB Hard Drive; name; and other parameters
 
::specified a 8 GB Hard Drive; name; and other parameters
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: Insert the CD of your favorite xxx.iso
 
: Insert the CD of your favorite xxx.iso
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::Open VirtualBox4.0 or VMPlayer and point it to this vmx file
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::Open VirtualBox4.0 or VMware Player and point it to this vmx file
 
:::In Virtualbox Settings/specify CD Player (/dev/sr0); Start
 
:::In Virtualbox Settings/specify CD Player (/dev/sr0); Start
:::VMPlayer starts CD automatically
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:::VMware Player starts CD automatically
    
* EXAMPLE: soas-i386-20100926.17.iso burned to a CD
 
* EXAMPLE: soas-i386-20100926.17.iso burned to a CD
 
::Put soas-i386-20100926.17 CD in your CD Drive
 
::Put soas-i386-20100926.17 CD in your CD Drive
::CD boots in VirtualBox4.0 or VMplayer application
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::CD boots in VirtualBox-4.0 or VMware Player application
 
::Sugar Starts
 
::Sugar Starts
  

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