linuxgeek: [LINUX_Newbies] VB issue, was Re: usb to serial converters

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
>
> The workaround is to install the PUEL version from VirtualBox.org and not
> the free version (OSE) in the repositories. Both are free of cost, but the
> PUEL version requires that you agree to their EULA which is not free (as in
> freedom). The PUEL version has support for usb devices.
>
> Roy
>
Thanks, Roy. I wasn't sure about cost, though willing to pay a bit. My main concern is reinstalling XP. IOW, if PUEL acted as an upgrade and kept everything intact then that would be perfect. Otherwise, I'm not sure where the original disk is, nor whether it would reinstall as it would technically be in another machine. Does it check IP's to see if it has been installed or what?
God, I love proprietary software! lol
Mark