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

You do NOT need to re-install your old VMs. Just replace VirtualBox and then
change your VM settings to allow for usb. The VMs themselves are stored in
the .VirtualBox hidden folder in the VDI subfolder. At worst you will have
to re-install the XP VM, but link to the old VM VDI file. This means that
you won't have to re-install XP unless you really want to. That can be a
real pain. :)

Roy

On 23 July 2010 13:58, Darksyde <m_alexander61@yahoo.com> wrote:

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> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com <LINUX_Newbies%40yahoogroups.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
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