VirtualBox is a virtualization software that allows users to run multiple guest operating systems on a single host. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install VirtualBox on NetBSD.
Before we begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
The first step is to download the VirtualBox package. To download the latest version of VirtualBox, open a web browser and visit https://www.virtualbox.org/.
Once you are on the website, click on the "Downloads" link at the top of the page. Scroll down to the "NetBSD Packages" section, and download the package that corresponds to your NetBSD version.
Before we can install VirtualBox, we need to ensure that we have all the required packages and dependencies installed. Use the following command to install the necessary dependencies:
pkgin install gtk3
Now that we have downloaded the VirtualBox package and installed the required dependencies, we can install VirtualBox.
Use the following command to install VirtualBox:
pkg_add virtualbox-<version>.tgz
Make sure to replace <version> with the version number of the package you downloaded.
After installation, we need to configure VirtualBox to ensure it runs smoothly on your system.
To configure VirtualBox, add the following to the /etc/rc.conf file:
vboxnet_enable="YES"
vboxdrv_users="user1 user2"
vboxusers_groups="vboxusers"
Replace user1 and user2 with the names of the users who need to have access to use VirtualBox.
Restart your computer to apply the changes.
To run VirtualBox, open the terminal and type:
VirtualBox
This will launch VirtualBox, and you can start creating virtual machines.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed VirtualBox on NetBSD.
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