Whoa!! Virtualbox needs kernel maintenance?
Thanks to a reader, I stand corrected about the overall experiences of using VMware vs. Virtualbox. I was informed that, although minor Linux kernel updates don’t require you to execute any sort of command in your terminal window to keep your virtual machines running, you would have to type such a command for major Linux kernel revisions. So I decided to see what this experience is like.
The command you type in terminal to recompile your Virtualbox kernel headers is:
- /etc/init.d/vboxdrv setup
So I did it just for fun, and I added a sudo in front of the command for good measure too. Then I pressed enter and gasped 30 seconds later:
…I’m already done?… Wow, that was fast!
Well, there you have it. Virtualbox is apparently a real pain in the ass to use (not really). It turns out you have to type a command into the terminal window after all, and then press the enter key once! You might need to invest in a sweatband for your forehead before going through that ordeal [/sarcasm]. The good news for VMware Server fans is that there’s a similar command that does about the equivalent:
- sudo vmware-config.pl -default
Unfortunately, I don’t have the time to copy and paste in the results of what you’d see after typing that command in here to show you. You’ve seen that bloody mess all too often, if you’re a seasoned VMware user. And if you are a seasoned user you should know the implications of using that -default option given the extensive myriad of questions asked. So hopefully, the defaults work for you.
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On an unreleated note, my girlfriend’s father was diagnosed with a form of intestinal cancer yesterday. I’ll be leaving for Missouri tomorrow night… Please think of him, pray for him.