[opensuse] 13.1 VirtualBox, extension pack solves USB issues, GuestAdditions separate download?
All, After earlier discussion about using the download.virtualbox.org version for 12.3 or using the version found in the 13.1 virtualbox repo, I decided on trying the 13.1 repo. After install, I attempted to start the VM's that were running with USB and I get a error telling me that the VM cannot be started unless USB support is disabled... Here is a screenshot of the error: http://www.3111skyline.com/dl/bugs/openSuSE/131/vbox-usb.jpg So I downloaded the extension pack from download.virtualbox.org and install it via: VBoxManage extpack install \ --replace Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-4.3.12-93733.vbox-extpack Solved. The VM's launch fine. However, next, I couldn't find the GuestAdditions ISO to install with the (Host + D) menu entry. Checking the virtualbox rpm -- it's not there. So back to download.virtualbox.org, download the VBoxGuestAdditions_4.3.12.iso and install. This being the first time using the openSuSE rpm instead of the one from virtualbox raises the following question, just what does using the openSuSE rpm provide compared to installing directly from virtualbox? I understand that licensing prevents direct inclusion of the extension pack, but I thought the guest additions were normally included? I guess it you don't want the guest additions, the opensuse rpm provides a smaller download, but if you still have to go to virtualbox.org for the extension pack, why not just use the 12.3 rpm there? It is simple enough to use the opensuse rpm and then add the extension pack and guest additions, but are there any other issues that way into using one verses the other? Any problems doing it the way I did it? All seems to be running fine so from what I can tell it is an either/or proposition, just choose either the opensuse package + ext pack + guest additions, or choose the virtualbox.org package + ext pack and you will end up with the same thing. (right?) -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On Fri, 2014-07-18 at 20:27 -0500, David C. Rankin wrote:
just what does using the openSuSE rpm provide compared to installing directly from virtualbox?
The 13.1 rpms have the guest additions already. L x -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 07/18/2014 09:27 PM, David C. Rankin pecked at the keyboard and wrote:
All,
After earlier discussion about using the download.virtualbox.org version for 12.3 or using the version found in the 13.1 virtualbox repo, I decided on trying the 13.1 repo. After install, I attempted to start the VM's that were running with USB and I get a error telling me that the VM cannot be started unless USB support is disabled... Here is a screenshot of the error:
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It is simple enough to use the opensuse rpm and then add the extension pack and guest additions, but are there any other issues that way into using one verses the other? Any problems doing it the way I did it?
All seems to be running fine so from what I can tell it is an either/or proposition, just choose either the opensuse package + ext pack + guest additions, or choose the virtualbox.org package + ext pack and you will end up with the same thing. (right?)
I always use the virtualbox.org repo which only requires installing the ext pack and then I'm done till the next release which will auto install with the added repo. The only thing I have to do manually is run "/etc/init.d/vboxdrv setup" when a newer kernel is installed. -- Ken Schneider SuSe since Version 5.2, June 1998 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 07/19/2014 07:32 AM, Ken Schneider - openSUSE wrote:
I always use the virtualbox.org repo which only requires installing the ext pack and then I'm done till the next release which will auto install with the added repo. The only thing I have to do manually is run "/etc/init.d/vboxdrv setup" when a newer kernel is installed.
That's the way I've always done it as well. I'll see how this goes, but I'm just pleased there were no surprises or further incompatibilities. So far 13.1 has been great after the initial setup hurdle was cleared. -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On Sat, 19 Jul 2014 08:32:38 Ken Schneider - openSUSE wrote:
On 07/18/2014 09:27 PM, David C. Rankin pecked at the keyboard and wrote: [...]
I always use the virtualbox.org repo which only requires installing the ext pack and then I'm done till the next release which will auto install with the added repo. The only thing I have to do manually is run "/etc/init.d/vboxdrv setup" when a newer kernel is installed.
Why don't you install dkms (from packman) and register the virtualbox modules with dkms? That way, when the kernel is updated the modules are automatically rebuilt and installed for the new kernel at boot time (or you can manually manage the build/install prior to rebooting with the new kernel). I've done the same with the nvidia proprietary drivers too. The instructions are out there (but I didn't save the link). Google will find them for you. Just one thing - with the nvidia drivers there is one directory that needs to be created. Again - can't remember exactly but it is contained in the error message/log file that will be generated the first time the build fails. Once that directory was created, no more problems. :) -- ============================================================== Rodney Baker VK5ZTV rodney.baker@iinet.net.au ============================================================== -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
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