Run Ubuntu on Mac using VirtualBox

Are you looking to run Ubuntu on your Mac? With VirtualBox, a free and powerful virtualization product available for most operating systems including Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris, and FreeBSD, running a secondary OS has never been easier. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up an Ubuntu virtual machine on your Mac using VirtualBox.

Getting Started with VirtualBox

Before we begin, make sure you have downloaded and installed VirtualBox on your Mac from the official website. Once installed, launch VirtualBox to get started.

Creating a New Machine

To create a new machine, click on 'New' on the top menu bar of the VirtualBox home window. This will take you to the 'Create a new virtual machine' wizard. Select 'Mac OS X' as the type and choose the version from the dropdown list.

Configuring the Virtual Machine

Back in the Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager, click on the new Ubuntu virtual machine and hit the 'Start' button. You can now configure the virtual machine settings to your liking.

Running the VDI Image

To run the VDI image, we will not install Guest Additions or add any additional software. Instead, you can use the `VBoxManage` command to convert the raw image file to a VDI format. For example:

`VBoxManage convertfromraw `

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Downloading and Attaching the VDI Image

You can download the Ubuntu VDI image from our website and follow the guide on how to attach/configure it with VirtualBox.

Running Ubuntu on your Mac has never been easier. With VirtualBox, you can now run multiple operating systems on a single machine without having to install them directly on your hardware. We hope this article has helped you get started with setting up an Ubuntu virtual machine on your Mac using VirtualBox. For more information and FAQs, please visit our website.

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