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VBoxGuestAdditions for linux without GUI

Posted: 10. Jan 2016, 19:49
by bremenpl
Hello there,
I have set up a linux guest (Debian jessie no graphical interface). I noticed I cannot mount vm additions (they didnt show up in media folder). So I transfered them manually using scp. After running the .sh script it failed telling me that I have no graphical user interface. Is it really neaded to install them? All I need is full screen and shared folders functionality. Is it possible to install vm additions on a linux guest without any gui? All help would be apreciated!

Re: VBoxGuestAdditions for linux without GUI

Posted: 10. Jan 2016, 20:02
by Perryg
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=15679

Read the above completely.

Yes you can have the shared folders but the screen auto-resize is only available if you have X installed.

Re: VBoxGuestAdditions for linux without GUI

Posted: 10. Jan 2016, 20:09
by bremenpl
Thank you for help.