How to Create an Ubuntu Virtual Machine with VirtualBox (Mac)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download VirtualBox from their .

    Under VirtualBox binaries and VirtualBox platform packages, select the most current VirtualBox for OS X hosts.  Upon selection, it will trigger the download of a .dmg file.  Download the file and follow the install wizard to finish installing it onto the computer.  Install all defaults and click on next to go from step to step.
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   Step 2: Go to the Ubuntu downloads page and click the Download button.

   To skip the donation page, scroll down and click, “Not now, take me to the download.” Save the file to the place of your choosing.
   
   Keep in mind that once this file is saved, it cannot be moved.
   
   Note that the file type is “.iso.” Click “Save.” ,,  Select the type as “Linux.”  Type your name and select the Ubuntu (64 bit) option.  Next, click “Continue.” ,  If you plan on downloading additional applications within the machine, select 2048 MB.  For large projects, select 4096 MB.  Click “Continue.” ,  Select “Create.” ,  Click “Continue.” ,,,,,  Open the file. ,,,  Click “Continue.” ,  Finally, select “Log in later.” The computer will now install the Ubuntu Operating System.  This process could take up to 20 minutes, but requires no effort on your part.  When it is done you will have a fully-function Ubuntu Virtual Machine.
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   Step 3: Select the VirtualBox icon to open the program.

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   Step 4: Click the “New” button.

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   Step 5: Select the 512 MB memory size for everyday use.

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   Step 6: On the next page

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   Step 7: select the “Create a virtual hard drive now” radio button.

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   Step 8: Select the “VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image)” option as the hard drive file type.

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   Step 9: On the “Storage and physical hard drive” page

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    Step 10: leave the option on “Dynamically Allocated” and click “Continue.”

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    Step 11: To choose the file location and size

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    Step 12: type in the name of the new virtual hard drive and keep the 8 GB option.

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    Step 13: Select the name of the machine that you just created

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    Step 14: and then click the green “Start” arrow.

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    Step 15: On the next page

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    Step 16: click the yellow folder icon.

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    Step 17: Search for the .iso file that you downloaded previously.

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    Step 18: Click on “Install Ubuntu.”

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    Step 19: Do not select either of the two options to “Download updates while installing” and “Install this third-party software.” Click “Continue.”

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    Step 20: Make sure “Erase disk and install Ubuntu” is selected.

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    Step 21: Follow instructions to select the region where you live

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    Step 22: language preferences

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    Step 23: and your username and password.

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