I like the tutorial here: http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=15679
I wasn't quite sure what the prerequisite packages were for CentOS 5.5. What are the required packages for that flavor?
Thanks,
Micky
Guest Additions: Required packages for CentOS 5.5
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mickyjune26
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Re: Guest Additions: Required packages for CentOS 5.5
I did a bit more research and learned that CentOS is a Fedora derivative. I'll go with the required packages for Fedora.
If this is the case, maybe someone might want to update the How-To documentation.
If this is the case, maybe someone might want to update the How-To documentation.
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Re: Guest Additions: Required packages for CentOS 5.5
If you tell me what packages are required for CentOS, I'll add the list to the howto.
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Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
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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.
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mickyjune26
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Re: Guest Additions: Required packages for CentOS 5.5
I'm a newb, so my method of approach is not suggested!
CentOS 5.5 Box:
1. Followed these instructions: http://digitizor.com/2009/05/26/how-to- ... nux-guest/
2. Not all commands would work. Rebooted many times.
3. Followed your how-to. I used the yum instructions for Fedora. However, CentOS 5.5 says that dkms is not available via yum. Instead, I installed dkms-2.0.20.2-1.noarch.rpm.
CentOS 5.4 Box:
1. Started with the how-to on this site.
2. Installed dkms RPM listed above. Additions kernel modules still wouldn't build. rebooted a few times.
3. Also followed these instructions posted in a forum on this site. Don't know if that matters...
yum install kernel sources
yum install kernel-devel
yum install gcc
ln -s /usr/src/kernels/2.6.18-92.1.18.el5-i686 /usr/src/linux
(reboot - modules still wouldn't build
reboot - worked on the 3rd try)
sh VBoxLinuxAdditions-x86.run
Works. YAY!
Hope that is helpful to someone!
CentOS 5.5 Box:
1. Followed these instructions: http://digitizor.com/2009/05/26/how-to- ... nux-guest/
2. Not all commands would work. Rebooted many times.
3. Followed your how-to. I used the yum instructions for Fedora. However, CentOS 5.5 says that dkms is not available via yum. Instead, I installed dkms-2.0.20.2-1.noarch.rpm.
CentOS 5.4 Box:
1. Started with the how-to on this site.
2. Installed dkms RPM listed above. Additions kernel modules still wouldn't build. rebooted a few times.
3. Also followed these instructions posted in a forum on this site. Don't know if that matters...
yum install kernel sources
yum install kernel-devel
yum install gcc
ln -s /usr/src/kernels/2.6.18-92.1.18.el5-i686 /usr/src/linux
(reboot - modules still wouldn't build
reboot - worked on the 3rd try)
sh VBoxLinuxAdditions-x86.run
Works. YAY!
Hope that is helpful to someone!