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    Installing Ubuntu in Virtual PC

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Razor2, Mar 27, 2011.

  1. Razor2

    Razor2 Notebook Deity

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    When I try to install ubuntu in windows virtual pc the virtual machine crashes before reaching the desktop.
    If I use the vga=791 noreplace-paravirt command, it does something and stops at the command prompt without reaching the GUI.

    Has anyone successfully installed Ubuntu on Windows virtual PC?
     
    Razor2, Mar 27, 2011
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  2. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    I did it using vmware workstation. Fedora however i can only do it, with a live dvd iso
     
    Karamazovmm, Mar 27, 2011
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  3. debguy

    debguy rip dmr

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    What does /var/log/Xorg.0.log tell you about the crashed x-server?
     
    debguy, Mar 28, 2011
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  4. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Virtual PC is specifically designed for windows - and only that. It's not a general purpose VM progeny. Why can't you just use Virtualbox or similar?
     
    Thomas, Mar 28, 2011
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  5. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    If I remember correctly there were some virtual pc addons for redhat that you could use with alien on deb-based distros. Not sure if they're up to date anymore.

    In any event, post your logs and maybe there will be a clue.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Mar 28, 2011
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  6. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Honestly I would run virtualbox from sun. Free and stable. I run a windows 7 VM on my unbuntu and before I completely switched I ran a linux server on a virtualbox VM that I used for encrypted access to the host machine running win 7 ultimate.

    Basically what I was thinking. I have 3 MS virtual PC setups at work and besides the windows design Im not too impressed with hardware support from the host machine.
     
    Thaenatos, Mar 28, 2011
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  7. debguy

    debguy rip dmr

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    You mean by Oracle. :(
     
    debguy, Mar 28, 2011
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  8. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Im sensing a certain hate toward oracle. But yes its made by oracle/sun.

    Inquiring minds want to know the distaste for oracle... :p
     
    Thaenatos, Mar 28, 2011
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  9. debguy

    debguy rip dmr

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    [nitpicker]If you see it this way it's oracle/sun/innotek[/nitpicker]

    Well, MySQL, OpenSolaris, OpenOffice. The only question is if Java or VirtualBox will be the next.
     
    debguy, Mar 28, 2011
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  10. Razor2

    Razor2 Notebook Deity

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    The problem with virtualbox is that its stuck at 800x600 resolution...is there a fix for that?
     
    Razor2, Mar 28, 2011
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  11. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    I can adjust the resolution to whatever I want in my windows VM and I can also go to full screen mode if need be. If youre using CLI then 800x600 is more then enough, if usin g a gui adjust the resolution in the hosted OS and it will adjust the window size too.
     
    Thaenatos, Mar 28, 2011
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  12. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Maybe you need to install the virtualbox guest additions?
     
    ALLurGroceries, Mar 28, 2011
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  13. helikaon

    helikaon Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    you need to install 'Guest Additions' into your guest OS, this will install better VGA driver, etc etc ... the you'll be able to change resolution at will.

    You should be able to download / install automatically (devices-> install guest additions), or download / install by hand.
    http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/
     
    helikaon, Apr 1, 2011
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