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--- software:aspect:cider_2015 [2015/07/08 22:30]
tjesser Add information about enabling hardware virtualization support
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 Use [[https://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch02.html|these directions]] to install VirtualBox.
+It is recommended that your computer have at least 3GB and preferably 4GB of memory as well as 10GB of free harddrive space to use the virtual machine.
 === Tutorial Image ===
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 The image should autologin, but if needed the username is cig and the password is cig.  The image does not allow any connections from the network.  Sudo apt-get install <package name> to install ubuntu packages.
+=== Shared Folders ===
+Shared folders allow easy movement of files between your operating system (host) and the CIDER virtual machine (guest). These instructions will help you set up a shared folder.
+First, it is important to have a folder on your host already created, as VirtualBox's interface does not support folder creation.
+Open the VirtualBox application, highlight the CIDER virtual machine, and open its settings (in the top-bar ''Machine -> Settings'' or by clicking the gear icon). In the list of tabs, select //Shared Folders//. Right-click //Machine Folders// and select //Add Shared Folder//.
+In the pop-up, click on the arrow next to //Folder Path// and select //Other...//. This should pop up a file navigator. Navigate to and select your folder on your host machine. Be sure to also check the //Auto-Mount// option, and hit //OK//.
+Now it's time to start the CIDER virtual machine. Let it boot up, then open a terminal (''Ctrl+Alt+T'') and type in:
+  sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install dkms
+and wait for it to finish.
+Next, go into VirtualBox's topbar and select ''Devices -> Insert Guest Additions CD Image...''. A window may pop up asking to run the CD. ''Close'' or ''Cancel'' that window, and, back in the terminal, type:
+  cd /media/cig/VBOXADDITIONS_4.3.28_100309
+and then
+  sudo sh ./VboxLinuxAdditions.run
+Wait for the command to complete, then poweroff and restart the virtual machine. You should now have a working connection between your computer and the CIDER virtual machine. The guest folder will be at ''/media/sf_<your host folder name>''.
+Optional: If you want the guest shared folder to appear on, for example, the desktop, open a terminal and run (replacing the brackets with your folder name):
+  ln -s /media/sf_<your host folder name> ~/Desktop
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