--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Scott <scottro@...> wrote:
>
> On Wed, Dec 08, 2010 at 02:58:14AM -0000, james_jolin wrote:
> > Running Ubuntu 10.10 here and I thought I would like to try Arch linux on Virtualbox. Everything seemed to go well until it wanted to install grub. I declined because in this case I thought I didn't need it. So, I am asking you guys how has installing linux distros in VirtualBox gone for you. Do you install grub?
> > Jim
> >
> If I understand your question, the answer is Yes, of course. (Which is
> why I'm not sure I understand the question.)
>
> It may be that you're new to VirtualBox though. VirtualBox creates
> something completely separate from the host (Ubuntu in your case.) So,
> you have to install grub (or some other boot thingie) on a guest system,
> otherwise, it won't boot.
>
> That is, when installing in VirtualBox, treat it as if you were
> installing a single system (vs. a dual boot) on hardware and install
> grub.
>
> So, if you made an Ubuntu virtual machine, even though you're on an
> Ubuntu host, you install grub on the virtual machine, just as you would
> when installing it onto bare metal, that is, installing it on an actual
> physical computer.
>
> If this isn't clear, feel free to ask more.
> --
> Scott Robbins
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>
> Xander: How could you let her go?
> Giles: As the soon-to-be-purple area on my jaw will attest,
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>
Thanks, Scott. Your answered my question.
Jim
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