total noob, USB

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Saied
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Joined: 24. Feb 2009, 05:46

total noob, USB

Post by Saied »

hello. i need ur help. im using ubuntu 8.10 and i wanted to use my usb drive for the vm. i installed the ose version but then i was told i need PUEL edition for usb to work. i got the puel edition. i enabled usb in the option menu but when i put my usb drive, the usb does not load up in VMWARE. can someone please help me.
Sasquatch
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Post by Sasquatch »

VMWare is a product we don't discuss here. If you use VirtualBox, have a look at the VirtualBox FAQ.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

Retired from this Forum since OSSO introduction.
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