Is there a way to get copy/ paste working between a host Mac and VM ubuntu server? I have it enabled in the VB settings and I have the tools installed in Ubuntu but it doesn't work. I am using the latest version of MacOS, Ubuntu server and virtual box.
Thanks
copy/paste between Mac and Linux?
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mpack
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Re: copy/paste between Mac and Linux?
Copy and paste what?
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Perryg
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Re: copy/paste between Mac and Linux?
By definition a Linux server does not have a desktop so that means no "X", which is required for any copy and paste. You could install a desktop but then you would not have a server so the outcome would be the same if you install a normal desktop OS to begin with.
Re: copy/paste between Mac and Linux?
Ok. Yeah I just meant copy & paste text with cmd C & cmd P.
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Re: copy/paste between Mac and Linux?
Did you read Perryg's comments? Are you using a graphical interface or are you using a command-line interface?
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Re: copy/paste between Mac and Linux?
sorry just cmd line. Plain vanilla install of ubuntu server.
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Re: copy/paste between Mac and Linux?
As Perry mentions, a clipboard is a WIMP concept - the idea is to allow you to copy data between application windows. The clipboard is maintained by the Window manager. No Window manager, no clipboard.
Re: copy/paste between Mac and Linux?
Ah, I see. Thanks