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2.1.1 Installing lilydev
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Install some virtualization software.
Any virtualization tool can be used, but we recommend VirtualBox:
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
In virtualization terminology, your main operating system is the “host”, while lilydev is the “guest”.
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Download the Ubuntu LilyPond Developer Remix disk image:
(approximately 1 GB)
http://files.lilynet.net/ubuntu-lilydev-remix-1.1.iso
Advanced note: Some users might want these files, but if you don’t recognize what they are, then you don’t want them:
http://files.lilynet.net/ubuntu-lilydev-remix-1.1.iso.md5 -
Create a music new “virtual machine” inside your virtualization
software.
If possible, use at least 700 MB of RAM (1GB would be better) for the virtual machine, and use “dynamically expanding storage” for the virtual hard drive. A complete compile of everything (code, docs, regression tests) can reach 10 GB.
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Install ‘ubuntu-lilydev-remix-1.1.iso’ as the “guest”
operating system on your virtualized system.
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When ‘ubuntu-lilydev-remix-1.1.iso’ boots, it shows an
ISOLINUX
boot:
prompt. Type:install
- At the “Prepare disk space” stage, do not be afraid to select “Erase and use the entire disk”, since this refers to your virtual disk, not your machine’s actual hard drive.
- When prompted to remove the installation CD, go to Devices → CD/DVD Devices and de-select ‘ubuntu-lilydev-remix-1.1.iso’.
Advanced note: The latest version of lilydev is based on Ubuntu 10.04.1; if you encounter any difficulties installing it, search for one of the many tutorials for installing that particular version of Ubuntu as a guest operating system.
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When ‘ubuntu-lilydev-remix-1.1.iso’ boots, it shows an
ISOLINUX
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Do any extra configuration for your virtualization software.
There are additional instructions for VirtualBox in Configuring lilydev in virtualbox.
If you use other virtualization software, then follow the normal procedures for your virtualization software with Ubuntu as the client.
Known issues and warnings
Not all hardware is supported in all virtualization tools. In particular, some contributors have reported problems with USB devices. If you would like to investigate further, then look for help for your virtualization tool using your normal OS as the “host” and Ubuntu as the “client”.
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