USB For 4.3.10 and Ubuntu 12.0.4 To Use iTunes and iPod

[Jim L.]

I've installed VBox 4.3.10 on a Gateway laptop and I am running Ubuntu 12.0.4. I installed Vista Home Premium for VBox use since I would like to use iTunes for my iPod. It is not recognizing the iPod Touch Gen 4 32GB. My Ubuntu sees it no problem but Vista will not. I have installed the extention pack and checked off USB 2.0. I know the USB will work in Vista as my wireless mouse uses a USB port anf it's usable in Vista. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Regards
Jim

[loukingjr]

I believe you need to create a USB filter for the iPod.

[Perryg]

You need to add your user name to the vboxusers group on the host.
This will require you to log off and back on for permission changes to take effect.
A filter should not be needed on a Linux host but you can if you like.

[loukingjr]

A filter should not be needed on a Linux host but you can if you like.

I didn't realize that.

[Perryg]

Yup. The USB device should be accessible in the device section and has always worked in Linux. Not so much in Windows or Macs though.

[loukingjr]

can't resist a little dig huh? it might work better if they concentrated on making VirtualBox work with them a little better.

[Perryg]

No digs louis. Just the facts.
Linux provides no issues like closed source so it is easier to write code for it. That and Windows and Macs change things that are not documented making it harder for anyone to write code for.

[Jim L.]

Thanks everyone for the tips and advice.
Still a little green re: Linux , how does one go through adding my user name to the VBox user group?

Regards
Jim

[loukingjr]

Thanks everyone for the tips and advice.
Still a little green re: Linux , how does one go through adding my user name to the VBox user group?

Regards
Jim

open a terminal and tyoe...

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sudo adduser vboxusers Jim

or whatever your login name is for your host.

[Jim L.]

It said vboxusers didn't exist.

[loukingjr]

It said vboxusers didn't exist.

did you type it in Ubuntu?

[Jim L.]

Yes in the terminal.

[loukingjr]

I don't think it's vboxuser but you could try that. otherwise Perry or someone wil have to help. I'm not using a Linux host.

[Perryg]

Actually you need to do this.

In a host terminal run this:

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sudo usermod -aG vboxusers <your username>

Replace <your username> with the name you use to log in. Type your user password when prompted.


Be sure to log off and back in to finalize the change in permissions

[loukingjr]

thanks Perry. I don't have to use that syntax in while in a Ubuntu guest. sorry for the confusion. I do have to use that syntax while in a Fedora guest however.