VirtualBox on 32bit SolarisExpress Kernel Driver

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jpmahala
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Joined: 10. Mar 2008, 18:23

VirtualBox on 32bit SolarisExpress Kernel Driver

Post by jpmahala »

I can install VirtualBox on 32bit Solaris Express, however it refuses to install the kernel driver. If I manually try to install the driver I get an error that states a 64bit driver cannot be loaded in a 32bit kernel. Can anyone verify whether the correct kernel driver is bundled in the installer?
JackSA
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Post by JackSA »

Hi there,

Are you sure you've downloaded the right distro?

-JackSA
Ramshankar
Oracle Corporation
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Post by Ramshankar »

I can verify that the 32-bit version of VirtualBox for OpenSolaris has the correct kernel module bundled with it.

The package you should download is named: VirtualBox-opensolaris-x86-1.5.51-r28414-beta1.tar.gz available here. Choose "OpenSolaris x86" as the platform for the 32-bit version.

If you're trying the 32-bit version on a 64-bit box, make sure you're booted in 32-bit mode (verify using isainfo -k command).
Oracle Corp.
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