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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
'''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]
::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)
* '''VMWorkstation xxx.vmdk Hard Disks will work as "existing Disks" in Virtual Box'''
* '''VMware Workstation xxx.vmdk Hard Disks will work as "existing Disks" in Virtual Box'''
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
*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.
*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
* '''VMPlayer Version'''
* '''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]
root=sugarroot
root=sugarroot
* '''VMPlayer Version'''
* '''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]'''
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
*'''VMPlayer Version'''
*'''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]'''
*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)
====Some Suggestions on Using Virtual Box====
====Some Suggestions on Using VirtualBox====
* Export your appliances to an external USB hard disk
: This functions like the Mac Application "Time Machine"
*: This functions like the Mac Application "Time Machine"
: Save each exported Appliance in a folder marked with the name and date of export.
*: 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.
*::You can then import this Appliance to restore the state of the Appliance on that date.
*Run an Existing VirtualBox Appliance from an external USB Hard Drive
::Portable, Individual Copy for Student, Move between separate Computers.
*::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
*# 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.
*# 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'''.
== 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,
* 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 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:
===[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'''
* '''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)
: 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)
:::(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
: Insert the CD of your favorite xxx.iso
: Insert the CD of your favorite xxx.iso
::Open VirtualBox4.0 or VMPlayer and point it to this vmx file
::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
:::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
::CD boots in VirtualBox-4.0 or VMware Player application
::Sugar Starts
::Sugar Starts