Mac OS X-Boot USB with VirtualBox - Revision history

FGrose at 20:35, 5 March 2011

2011-03-05T20:35:37Z

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	==Running Soas files on a 2nd USB in VirtualBox 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air==		==Running Soas files on a 2nd USB in VirtualBox 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air==
	: In VirtualBox Make a "new" VirtualBox appliance where you specify the existing vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.		: In VirtualBox Make a "new" VirtualBox appliance where you specify the existing vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.
	:'''NOTE the same 4 GB USB 2nd USB containing the students appliance files runs interchagably in BOTH ~~VMPlayer~~ and VirtualBox on Mac and PC.s'''		:'''NOTE the same 4 GB USB 2nd USB containing the students appliance files runs interchagably in BOTH VMware Player and VirtualBox on Mac and PC.s'''
	:: This ONLY applies to Appliances built with EasyVMX![http://www.easyvmx.com/new-easyvmx.shtml](VMware 6.0) and a Burned CD in ~~VMPlayer~~.		:: This ONLY applies to Appliances built with EasyVMX![http://www.easyvmx.com/new-easyvmx.shtml](VMware 6.0) and a Burned CD in VMware Player.
	:: Hard Disks built in VirtualBox will not start with ~~VMPlayer~~.		:: Hard Disks built in VirtualBox will not start with VMware Player.
	:: TESTED ON:		:: TESTED ON:
	:: Acer Aspire One Netbook Ubuntu 9.10 VirtualBox 3.2.10		:: Acer Aspire One Netbook Ubuntu 9.10 VirtualBox 3.2.10
	:: MacBook Air OSX VirtualBox 3.2.10		:: MacBook Air OSX VirtualBox 3.2.10
	:: Dell 520n Dektop PC Ubuntu 9.04 ~~VMPlayer~~		:: Dell 520n Dektop PC Ubuntu 9.04 VMware Player
	:: EeePC1000HE running Windows XP Pro SP2 VirtualBox 3.2.10		:: EeePC1000HE running Windows XP Pro SP2 VirtualBox 3.2.10
	:'''CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN Appliance WITH VMWORKSTATION 6.5.2'''		:'''CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN Appliance WITH VMWORKSTATION 6.5.2'''
	::USB will become unusable if you do. ~~VMPlayer~~ is OK		::USB will become unusable if you do. VMware Player is OK

	::'''This a much simpler solution if you have [http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.10/VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg] installed on your Mac.'''		::'''This a much simpler solution if you have [http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.10/VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg] installed on your Mac.'''
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	Install proceeds normally		Install proceeds normally
	Shutdown		Shutdown
	: Copy the files created in ~~VMPlayer~~ and save them (they can be used to make multiple 4GB USB's for different students as it starts with firstboot with it's personalization of password and name.)		: Copy the files created in VMware Player and save them (they can be used to make multiple 4GB USB's for different students as it starts with firstboot with it's personalization of password and name.)
	* To use:		* To use:
	:Copy-Paste all files to a 4 GB USB (fat 16 Label: MIRABELLE) and insert it into a Mac with VirtualBox 3.2 for OSX running		:Copy-Paste all files to a 4 GB USB (fat 16 Label: MIRABELLE) and insert it into a Mac with VirtualBox 3.2 for OSX running
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	===References===		===References===
	*[[Sugar_Creation_Kit#~~Building_a_bootable_USB_using_a_MacBook_Air~~]]		*[[Sugar_Creation_Kit#Building_a_bootable_USB]]
	*http://lists.sugarlabs.org/archive/iaep/2010-November/012019.html		*http://lists.sugarlabs.org/archive/iaep/2010-November/012019.html
	*[[Emulator_image_files#VirtualBox]]		*[[Emulator_image_files#VirtualBox]]

FGrose at 20:30, 5 March 2011

2011-03-05T20:30:17Z

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	=Running Soas files on a 2nd USB in ~~Virtualbox~~ 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air=		==Running Soas files on a 2nd USB in VirtualBox 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air==
	: In VirtualBox Make a "new" ~~Virtualbox~~ appliance where you specify the existing vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.		: In VirtualBox Make a "new" VirtualBox appliance where you specify the existing vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.
	:'''NOTE the same 4 GB USB 2nd USB containing the students appliance files runs interchagably in BOTH VMPlayer and ~~Virtualbox~~ on Mac and PC.s'''		:'''NOTE the same 4 GB USB 2nd USB containing the students appliance files runs interchagably in BOTH VMPlayer and VirtualBox on Mac and PC.s'''
	:: This ONLY applies to Appliances built with EasyVMX![http://www.easyvmx.com/new-easyvmx.shtml](VMware 6.0) and a Burned CD in VMPlayer.		:: This ONLY applies to Appliances built with EasyVMX![http://www.easyvmx.com/new-easyvmx.shtml](VMware 6.0) and a Burned CD in VMPlayer.
	:: Hard Disks built in ~~Virtualbox~~ will not start with VMPlayer.		:: Hard Disks built in VirtualBox will not start with VMPlayer.
	:: TESTED ON:		:: TESTED ON:
	:: Acer Aspire One Netbook Ubuntu 9.10 ~~Virtualbox~~ 3.2.10		:: Acer Aspire One Netbook Ubuntu 9.10 VirtualBox 3.2.10
	:: MacBook Air OSX ~~Virtualbox~~ 3.2.10		:: MacBook Air OSX VirtualBox 3.2.10
	:: Dell 520n Dektop PC Ubuntu 9.04 VMPlayer		:: Dell 520n Dektop PC Ubuntu 9.04 VMPlayer
	:: EeePC1000HE running Windows XP Pro SP2 ~~Virtualbox~~ 3.2.10		:: EeePC1000HE running Windows XP Pro SP2 VirtualBox 3.2.10
	:'''CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN Appliance WITH VMWORKSTATION 6.5.2'''		:'''CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN Appliance WITH VMWORKSTATION 6.5.2'''
	::USB will become unusable if you do. VMPlayer is OK		::USB will become unusable if you do. VMPlayer is OK

	::'''This a much simpler solution if you have [http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.10/VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg] installed on your Mac.'''		::'''This a much simpler solution if you have [http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.10/VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg] installed on your Mac.'''
	::See: [~~http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Mac_OS_X-Boot_USB_with_Virtualbox~~#~~Soas-v3_Mirabelle_virtualbox_files_to_put_on_2nd_USB Soas-v3_Mirabelle_virtualbox_files_to_put_on_2nd_USB~~]		::See: [[#SoaS_v3_Mirabelle_VirtualBox_files_to_put_on_2nd_USB\|SoaS v3 Mirabelle VirtualBox files to put on 2nd USB]]

	*[[File:2nd-USB_VB.jpg]]		*[[File:2nd-USB_VB.jpg]]

	=Mac ~~OSX-~~F14-desktop with ~~Virtualbox~~ Boot USB=		==Mac OS X F14 desktop with VirtualBox Boot USB==
	* '''(This is an experimental Work in Progress; PLEASE TEST)'''		* '''(This is an experimental Work in Progress; PLEASE TEST)'''
	:: '''This is a 4GB USB that is booted on a MacBook Air with a boot helper CD'''		:: '''This is a 4GB USB that is booted on a MacBook Air with a boot helper CD'''
	:::It opens a ~~Soas-~~v3-Mirabelle Virtual Appliance located on a 2nd USB		:::It opens a SoaS v3 Mirabelle Virtual Appliance located on a 2nd USB
	;;; This 2nd USB can be exchanged with that of another student.		;;; This 2nd USB can be exchanged with that of another student.

	This is proposed as a first solution for [http://bugs.sugarlabs.org/ticket/598 SL#598 Boot Helper Virtual Machine]		This is proposed as a first solution for [http://bugs.sugarlabs.org/ticket/598 SL#598 Boot Helper Virtual Machine]
	::''To run USB from ram: on Boot screen <TAB> add to boot command "live_ram" (supposed to load into ram) Needs testing.''		::''To run USB from ram: on Boot screen <TAB> add to boot command "live_ram" (supposed to load into ram) Needs testing.''
	==How you can get it==		===How you can get it===
	===Boot USB===		====Boot USB====
	*4GB USB to be booted in an intel Mac ONLY:		*4GB USB to be booted in an intel Mac ONLY:
	::[http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2 Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2] 1.8G		::[http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2 Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2] 1.8G
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	* '''Use it to point to an existing Virtual Machine on a 2nd 4GB USB ONLY'''		* '''Use it to point to an existing Virtual Machine on a 2nd 4GB USB ONLY'''

	====dd command to copy it to your Boot 4GB USB====		=====dd command to copy it to your Boot 4GB USB=====
	*To Write to your 4GB USB (linux)		*To Write to your 4GB USB (linux)
	:/dev/sd(x) '''BE CERTAIN THIS IS THE DEVICE ADDRESS OF YOUR USB'''		:/dev/sd(x) '''BE CERTAIN THIS IS THE DEVICE ADDRESS OF YOUR USB'''
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	root@xxx:/home/xxx/Desktop#		root@xxx:/home/xxx/Desktop#

	===~~Soas-~~v3 Mirabelle ~~virtualbox~~ files to put on 2nd USB===		====SoaS v3 Mirabelle VirtualBox files to put on 2nd USB====

	'''NOTE the files on the 2nd USB can be opened directly in ~~Virtualbox~~ 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air'''		'''NOTE the files on the 2nd USB can be opened directly in VirtualBox 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air'''
	: In VirtualBox Make a "new" ~~Virtualbox~~ appliance where you specify the existing vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.		: In VirtualBox Make a "new" VirtualBox appliance where you specify the existing vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.
	*Suggestion: Put Multiple Copies of these 8 files on an external USB Hard disk each set in a separate folder		*Suggestion: Put Multiple Copies of these 8 files on an external USB Hard disk each set in a separate folder
	:rename the folders to match your students' Names.		:rename the folders to match your students' Names.
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	::Occupies minimal space on Class Computer.		::Occupies minimal space on Class Computer.
	:Disadvantage: Only one student access at a time.		:Disadvantage: Only one student access at a time.
	====Prebuilt Soas-v3-Mirabelle 4GB Appliance====		=====Prebuilt Soas-v3-Mirabelle 4GB Appliance=====
	::Details ~~http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/~~Talk:~~Mac_OS_X~~-~~Boot_USB_with_Virtualbox~~		::Details [[Talk:Mac OS X-Boot USB with VirtualBox]]
	: Download tar.bz2 file [http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot.tar.bz2 Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot] 421M		: Download tar.bz2 file [http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot.tar.bz2 Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot] 421M
	:: This Appliance is ready for students First login where they will set their name and password.		:: This Appliance is ready for students First login where they will set their name and password.
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	:Eject USB from Linux PC		:Eject USB from Linux PC
	:Insert in MacBook Air		:Insert in MacBook Air
	:Start ~~Virtualbox~~ 3.2 for ~~OSX~~		:Start VirtualBox 3.2 for OS X
	:""NEW"/Linux/Fedora		:""NEW"/Linux/Fedora
	:"Hard Disks"		:"Hard Disks"
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	====Build your own Virtual Appliance using EasyVMX!====		====Build your own Virtual Appliance using EasyVMX!====
	*NOTE we Build the Appliance on a PC running Linux (Ubuntu 9.04) with ~~VMPlayer~~; then use the Appliance copied to a 4 GB USB inserted into the Macintosh and run from ~~Virtualbox~~ 3.2 for OSX		*NOTE we Build the Appliance on a PC running Linux (Ubuntu 9.04) with VMware Player; then use the Appliance copied to a 4 GB USB inserted into the Macintosh and run from VirtualBox 3.2 for OSX

	:'''xxx.vmdk files it creates can be opened in ~~Virtualbox~~ 3.2 '''		:'''xxx.vmdk files it creates can be opened in VirtualBox 3.2 '''
	::An installation of ~~VMPlayer~~ (free) is used to create the files we need (linux or windows)		::An installation of VMware Player (free) is used to create the files we need (linux or windows)

	*web site that builds a vmx file to your specifications (free)		*web site that builds a vmx file to your specifications (free)
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	::Decompressed the .zip file		::Decompressed the .zip file
	::Put [http://download.sugarlabs.org/soas/releases/soas-3-mirabelle.iso CD soas-3-mirabelle.iso burned as CD] in your CD Drive		::Put [http://download.sugarlabs.org/soas/releases/soas-3-mirabelle.iso CD soas-3-mirabelle.iso burned as CD] in your CD Drive
	::Open ~~VMPlayer~~ and point it to this vmx file		::Open VMware Player and point it to this vmx file
	::CD boots in ~~VMplayer~~ application		::CD boots in VMware player application
	::Sugar Starts		::Sugar Starts
	*To install to ~~VMplayer~~ Hard Disk:		*To install to VMware player Hard Disk:
	:Open Sugar-terminal:		:Open Sugar-terminal:
	su		su
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	: Copy the files created in VMPlayer and save them (they can be used to make multiple 4GB USB's for different students as it starts with firstboot with it's personalization of password and name.)		: Copy the files created in VMPlayer and save them (they can be used to make multiple 4GB USB's for different students as it starts with firstboot with it's personalization of password and name.)
	* To use:		* To use:
	:Copy-Paste all files to a 4 GB USB (fat 16 Label: MIRABELLE) and insert it into a Mac with ~~Virtualbox~~ 3.2 for OSX running		:Copy-Paste all files to a 4 GB USB (fat 16 Label: MIRABELLE) and insert it into a Mac with VirtualBox 3.2 for OSX running
	: In VirtualBox Make a "new" ~~Virtualbox~~ appliance where you specify the "existing" vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.		: In VirtualBox Make a "new" VirtualBox appliance where you specify the "existing" vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.
	* Advantages:(2nd USB with personalized .vmdk files)		* Advantages:(2nd USB with personalized .vmdk files)
	::Portable (Student can take home and run on home Computer)		::Portable (Student can take home and run on home Computer)
	::Run it on different Platforms where ~~Virtualbox~~ 3.2 is installed.		::Run it on different Platforms where VirtualBox 3.2 is installed.

	===Boot Helper CD's===		===Boot Helper CD's===
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	===References===		===References===
	*~~http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/~~Sugar_Creation_Kit#Building_a_bootable_USB_using_a_MacBook_Air		*[[Sugar_Creation_Kit#Building_a_bootable_USB_using_a_MacBook_Air]]
	*http://lists.sugarlabs.org/archive/iaep/2010-November/012019.html		*http://lists.sugarlabs.org/archive/iaep/2010-November/012019.html
	*~~http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/~~Emulator_image_files#VirtualBox		*[[Emulator_image_files#VirtualBox]]

FGrose: moved Mac OS X-Boot USB with Virtualbox to Mac OS X-Boot USB with VirtualBox: trademark compliance

2011-03-05T20:06:36Z

moved Mac OS X-Boot USB with Virtualbox to Mac OS X-Boot USB with VirtualBox: trademark compliance

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Satellit: /* References */

2010-12-10T05:47:04Z

References

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	*http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_Creation_Kit#Building_a_bootable_USB_using_a_MacBook_Air		*http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_Creation_Kit#Building_a_bootable_USB_using_a_MacBook_Air
	*http://lists.sugarlabs.org/archive/iaep/2010-November/012019.html		*http://lists.sugarlabs.org/archive/iaep/2010-November/012019.html
			*http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Emulator_image_files#VirtualBox

Satellit: /* Mac OSX-F14-desktop with Virtualbox Boot USB */ minor edits

2010-12-10T05:45:44Z

Mac OSX-F14-desktop with Virtualbox Boot USB: minor edits

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	This is proposed as a first solution for [http://bugs.sugarlabs.org/ticket/598 SL#598 Boot Helper Virtual Machine]		This is proposed as a first solution for [http://bugs.sugarlabs.org/ticket/598 SL#598 Boot Helper Virtual Machine]
			::''To run USB from ram: on Boot screen <TAB> add to boot command "live_ram" (supposed to load into ram) Needs testing.''
	==How you can get it==		==How you can get it==
	===Boot USB===		===Boot USB===
	*4GB USB to be booted in an intel Mac ONLY:		*4GB USB to be booted in an intel Mac ONLY:
	::[http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2 Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2]		::[http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2 Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2] 1.8G
	:::Note will not boot in Non-Mac Machine and will be damaged if you try to do so.		:::Note will not boot in Non-Mac Machine and will be damaged if you try to do so.
	: '''Download it and decompress it'''		: '''Download it and decompress it'''
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	====Prebuilt Soas-v3-Mirabelle 4GB Appliance====		====Prebuilt Soas-v3-Mirabelle 4GB Appliance====
	::Details http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Talk:Mac_OS_X-Boot_USB_with_Virtualbox		::Details http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Talk:Mac_OS_X-Boot_USB_with_Virtualbox
	: Download tar.bz2 file [http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot.tar.bz2 Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot]		: Download tar.bz2 file [http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot.tar.bz2 Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot] 421M
	:: This Appliance is ready for students First login where they will set their name and password.		:: This Appliance is ready for students First login where they will set their name and password.
	: Decompress (linux)		: Decompress (linux)

Satellit: /* Boot USB */

2010-12-08T14:47:27Z

Boot USB

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	::[http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2 Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2]		::[http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2 Mac_F14_Vbox.img.tar.bz2]
	:::Note will not boot in Non-Mac Machine and will be damaged if you try to do so.		:::Note will not boot in Non-Mac Machine and will be damaged if you try to do so.
	: '''Download it and decompress it''' ~~(linux)~~		: '''Download it and decompress it'''
	:: Use Boot Helper CD [http://www.wronkiewicz.net/soas-4-boot-test.iso soas-4-boot-test.iso] (Burn this to a CD and boot with it)		:: Use Boot Helper CD [http://www.wronkiewicz.net/soas-4-boot-test.iso soas-4-boot-test.iso] (Burn this to a CD and boot with it)
	:: Hold "C"key when powering up Mac and Hold it down until blue fedora screen appears)		:: Hold "C"key when powering up Mac and Hold it down until blue fedora screen appears)

Satellit: /* Boot USB */ Use Boot Helper CD Hold "C"key when powering up Mac and Hold it down until blue fedora screen appears)

2010-12-08T14:46:45Z

Boot USB: Use Boot Helper CD Hold "C"key when powering up Mac and Hold it down until blue fedora screen appears)

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	:::Note will not boot in Non-Mac Machine and will be damaged if you try to do so.		:::Note will not boot in Non-Mac Machine and will be damaged if you try to do so.
	: '''Download it and decompress it''' (linux)		: '''Download it and decompress it''' (linux)
			:: Use Boot Helper CD [http://www.wronkiewicz.net/soas-4-boot-test.iso soas-4-boot-test.iso] (Burn this to a CD and boot with it)
			:: Hold "C"key when powering up Mac and Hold it down until blue fedora screen appears)
	* DO NOT try to build or import a Virtual Machine on this live USB - It is only 4GB in size and it will fill up and be destroyed.		* DO NOT try to build or import a Virtual Machine on this live USB - It is only 4GB in size and it will fill up and be destroyed.
	: You can always dd write a copy from the Mac_F14_Vbox.img if this happens.		: You can always dd write a copy from the Mac_F14_Vbox.img if this happens.

Satellit: /* Running Soas files on a 2nd USB in Virtualbox 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air */

2010-12-08T14:33:13Z

Running Soas files on a 2nd USB in Virtualbox 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air

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	: In VirtualBox Make a "new" Virtualbox appliance where you specify the existing vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.		: In VirtualBox Make a "new" Virtualbox appliance where you specify the existing vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.
	:'''NOTE the same 4 GB USB 2nd USB containing the students appliance files runs interchagably in BOTH VMPlayer and Virtualbox on Mac and PC.s'''		:'''NOTE the same 4 GB USB 2nd USB containing the students appliance files runs interchagably in BOTH VMPlayer and Virtualbox on Mac and PC.s'''
			:: This ONLY applies to Appliances built with EasyVMX![http://www.easyvmx.com/new-easyvmx.shtml](VMware 6.0) and a Burned CD in VMPlayer.
			:: Hard Disks built in Virtualbox will not start with VMPlayer.
	:: TESTED ON:		:: TESTED ON:
	:: Acer Aspire One Netbook Ubuntu 9.10 Virtualbox		:: Acer Aspire One Netbook Ubuntu 9.10 Virtualbox 3.2.10
	:: MacBook Air OSX Virtualbox		:: MacBook Air OSX Virtualbox 3.2.10
	:: Dell 520n Dektop PC Ubuntu 9.04 VMPlayer		:: Dell 520n Dektop PC Ubuntu 9.04 VMPlayer
	:'''CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN WITH VMWORKSTATION'''		:: EeePC1000HE running Windows XP Pro SP2 Virtualbox 3.2.10
			:'''CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN Appliance WITH VMWORKSTATION 6.5.2'''
	::USB will become unusable if you do. VMPlayer is OK		::USB will become unusable if you do. VMPlayer is OK

Satellit: /* Soas-v3 Mirabelle virtualbox files to put on 2nd USB */

2010-11-27T12:31:31Z

Soas-v3 Mirabelle virtualbox files to put on 2nd USB

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	'''NOTE the files on the 2nd USB can be opened directly in Virtualbox 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air'''		'''NOTE the files on the 2nd USB can be opened directly in Virtualbox 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air'''
	: In VirtualBox Make a "new" Virtualbox appliance where you specify the existing vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.		: In VirtualBox Make a "new" Virtualbox appliance where you specify the existing vmdk file on the 2nd USB as the Hard Disk.
			*Suggestion: Put Multiple Copies of these 8 files on an external USB Hard disk each set in a separate folder
			:rename the folders to match your students' Names.
			::Easy to Copy for backup
			::Archive in a safe place between sessions
			::Students have access to their own files from one PC or Mac
			:: Each student has name and password set by "firstboot" on first login.
			::Occupies minimal space on Class Computer.
			:Disadvantage: Only one student access at a time.
	====Prebuilt Soas-v3-Mirabelle 4GB Appliance====		====Prebuilt Soas-v3-Mirabelle 4GB Appliance====
	::Details http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Talk:Mac_OS_X-Boot_USB_with_Virtualbox		::Details http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Talk:Mac_OS_X-Boot_USB_with_Virtualbox
	: Download tar.bz2 file [http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot.tar.bz2 Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot]		: Download tar.bz2 file [http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot.tar.bz2 Soas-v3-Mirabelle_no_firstboot]
			:: This Appliance is ready for students First login where they will set their name and password.
	: Decompress (linux)		: Decompress (linux)
	: copy-paste files 8 files (listed below) to a preformatted 4GB USB (fat16 label=MIRABELLE)		: copy-paste files 8 files (listed below) to a preformatted 4GB USB (fat16 label=MIRABELLE)

Satellit: /* Running Soas files on a 2nd USB in Virtualbox 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air */

2010-11-25T16:54:56Z

Running Soas files on a 2nd USB in Virtualbox 3.2 installed on the MacBook Air

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	:: MacBook Air OSX Virtualbox		:: MacBook Air OSX Virtualbox
	:: Dell 520n Dektop PC Ubuntu 9.04 VMPlayer		:: Dell 520n Dektop PC Ubuntu 9.04 VMPlayer
			:'''CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN WITH VMWORKSTATION'''
			::USB will become unusable if you do. VMPlayer is OK

	::'''This a much simpler solution if you have [http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.10/VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg] installed on your Mac.'''		::'''This a much simpler solution if you have [http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.2.10/VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg VirtualBox-3.2.10-66523-OSX.dmg] installed on your Mac.'''