Drivers for Linux Guests
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creeps
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Drivers for Linux Guests
I'm trying to install Arch Linux under VirtualBox and everything goes well, except for the drivers, the video, audio and mouse ones. When I'm done installing the OS, I want to have Gnome running as well, but apparently, I don't have the required drivers to power Gnome. Can anyone help? I'm also sorry if I didn't provide all the required info.
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stefan.becker
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Re: Drivers for Linux Guests
You must install guest additions. See Howto this area and manual.
If this is your first try with linux, its better to use a major distro like suse or ubuntu.
If this is your first try with linux, its better to use a major distro like suse or ubuntu.
German Howto (Linux): http://www.linuxforen.de/forums/showthread.php?t=236444
User Manual / Download Section: http://www.virtualbox.de/wiki/Downloads
FAQ: http://www.virtualbox.de/wiki/User_FAQ http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?t=8669
User Manual / Download Section: http://www.virtualbox.de/wiki/Downloads
FAQ: http://www.virtualbox.de/wiki/User_FAQ http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?t=8669
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Sasquatch
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Re: Drivers for Linux Guests
As above, install the Guest Additions. Video drivers are shipped with it.
Audio is what you set in the VM settings, not shipped with GA because it's in about every OS, especially Linux.
Mouse can be used for default mouse, the Guest Additions ship another driver for seamless integration where you don't need the host key to release it.
Audio is what you set in the VM settings, not shipped with GA because it's in about every OS, especially Linux.
Mouse can be used for default mouse, the Guest Additions ship another driver for seamless integration where you don't need the host key to release it.
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
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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.