2.1.2 Configuring lilydev in virtualbox

VirtualBox has extra “guest additions” which can make the virtualization easier to use (full-screen, easy file sharing between host and guest operating systems, shared clipboards, etc).

  1. In VirtualBox, select Devices → Install Guest Additions....
  2. In Ubuntu, select Places → VBOXADDITIONS_. A file-system window will open.
  3. Double-click on the ‘autorun.sh’ file, then select “Run in Terminal”, and enter your password when prompted.
  4. Once the script is finished, “eject” the virtual CD, and then go to Devices → CD/DVD Devices and de-select ‘VBoxGuestAdditions.iso’.
  5. Restart Ubuntu to complete the installation.

    Advanced note: If you do any kernel upgrades, you may need to re-run these VBOXADDITIONS instructions.

Some other steps may be helpful:


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