VirtualBox

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VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. Targeted at server, desktop and embedded use, it is now the only professional-quality virtualization solution that is also Open Source Software. Quoted from VirtualBox home page. Download the latest version here.

This page discusses the use of VirtualBox on Ubuntu host systems. We use the software to run other operating systems such Windows XP and vista, in order to document procedures or help clients who run such software.

Using shared folders

This applies for Windows XP and Vista guest OS.

• Install Guest Additions (Devices > Install Guest Additions)
• Click on folder icon on the bottom of the VirtualBox
• Create a new shared folder: select a directory on Host and choose a name (e.g. my_shared_folder)
• On a command shell (cmd) and type net use x: \\vboxsrv\my_shared_folder
• Where x: is a free device letter.
• You should now be able to browse the shared folder by going to "My Computer" on the guest OS

Running a virtual OS X

I'm attempting Dinesh's installation method from How to Install Mac OS X 10.5.5 Leopard on VirtualBox 3.1.4 which uses the 1.9GB OS X Leopard 10.5.5 VMWare image.

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