Installing Virtual Box in Ubuntu should be an easy endeavor. I have come across several how-to documents that were confusing to say the least. This document will try to simplify the steps involved in installing Virtual Box in Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron. Ok, let’s get started.
1. First, determine the current Linux kernel you are using. Click on Applications > Accessories > Terminal. Type the command:
$ uname -a
Linux penelope 2.6.24-19-generic
The result shows I’m running the Linux 2.6.24-19 kernel.
2. Next, install Virtual Box using the apt-get command. Substitute your current Linux kernel for virtualbox-ose-modules-generic.
$ sudo apt-get install virtualbox-ose virtualbox-ose-source
virtualbox-ose-modules-2.6.24-19-generic
3. Add yourself to the vboxusers group using one of the 3 commands. Choose only one command. I ran the first one.
sudo gpasswd -a `whoami` vboxusers
sudo usermod -Gvboxusers -a `whoami`
sudo adduser $USER vboxusers
4. Log out of your desktop session by hitting CTRL-ALT-Backspace. When you log in, your group membership will be updated.
5. Congratulations. You have successfully installed Virtual Box.
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