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 ====== Installing a Virtual Linux Machine in VirtualBox ======
-(2020-04-19)
+(2020-04-21)
-===== FAQ =====
-** Why are we doing it? ** \\
-The computers of the students with their operating systems (OS) are usually very heterogeneous. Some students use Windows with different versions, licenses and language options, others use Mac and a few Linux. Throughout the last semesters we spent a considerable amount of time fixing annoying problems related to different software installations. As a consequence for this semester (SS2020) we will try for the first time to use virtual machines running on your operating systems.
-:!: The advantage is that all students will be **using the same (virtual) operating system** with the same software packages and the same configuration! This makes support much easier.
-** What is a Virtual Machine? ** \\
-To put it very simply: A Virtual machine (VM) is a virtual 'computer' running in a window of the host computer. Example: Ubuntu Linux VM running on a Windows 10 host operating system or Debian Linux VM running on Mac OS, etc.
-** Which VM are we using? ** \\
-We will set up a Linux VM with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. It is a wide spread open source OS, very stable, clearly manageable, well supported and extremely transparent.
-:!: We prepared our own Linux VM image with the most important **software components for AMC and SciProg pre-installed**! Everything needed is in already in the VM!
-** What is needed? ** \\
-On your computers you have to install VirtualBox from Oracle for your particular operating system. VirtualBox is available for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. Yes, you can run a virtual Linux machine even on a Linux machine. You should do it to acquire the same state of software installation in the VM!
 ===== Installation Instructions for Students =====
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   - Install **[[https://www.virtualbox.org/|Oracle VirtualBox]]** on your Computer.
-  - Download the current Ubuntu Image from **[[linux_vm:2020-04-19_v002:start#download_binary_image_from_ftp_server|here]]**. \\ Notice username and password given  **[[linux_vm:2020-04-19_v002:start#download_binary_image_from_ftp_server|here]]**.
+  - Download the current Ubuntu Image from **[[linux_vm:2020-04-19_v002:start#download_binary_image_from_ftp_server|here]]**. \\ :!: Notice username and password given  **[[linux_vm:2020-04-19_v002:start#download_binary_image_from_ftp_server|here]]**.
   - Run VirtualBox and import the downloaded image into VirtualBox.
   - In VirtualBox adjust reserved memory (RAM) and graphics memory for the VM.
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-** Detailed description => [[.2020-04-19_v002:start]] **
+** For a detailed description go here: [[.:2020-04-19_v002:start]] **
 ===== Other Setups =====
-** Go to => [[.:common:start]] **
+[[.:common:start|initial approach]] (outdated)
+===== FAQ =====
+==== 1. Why are we doing it? ====
+The computers of the students with their operating systems (OS) are usually very heterogeneous. Some students use Windows with different versions, licenses and language options, others use Mac and a few Linux. Throughout the last semesters we spent a considerable amount of time fixing annoying problems related to different software installations. As a consequence for this semester (SS2020) we will try for the first time to use virtual machines running on your operating systems.
+:!: The advantage is that all students will be **using the same (virtual) operating system** with the same software packages and the same configuration! This makes support much easier.
+==== 2. What is a Virtual Machine? ====
+To put it very simply: A Virtual machine (VM) is a virtual 'computer' running in a window of the host computer. Example: Ubuntu Linux VM running on a Windows 10 host operating system or Debian Linux VM running on Mac OS, etc.
+==== 3. Which VM are we using? ====
+We will set up a Linux VM with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. It is a wide spread open source OS, very stable, clearly manageable, well supported and extremely transparent.
+:!: We prepared our own Linux VM image with the most important **software components for AMC and SciProg pre-installed**! Everything needed is in already in the VM!
+==== 4. What is needed? ====
+On your computers you have to install VirtualBox from Oracle for your particular operating system. VirtualBox is available for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. Yes, you can run a virtual Linux machine even on a Linux machine. You should do it to acquire the same state of software installation in the VM!
+==== 5. How to activate VT-x in the Bios of my Computer ====
+(Thank you, Marla, for your support!)
+Problem: \\
+When you start VirtualBox on a Windows host sometimes the following error message comes up:
+[{{:linux_vm:vt-x_error.jpg?direct&400|Fig.: Error, VT-x in Bios disabled (click on the image to enlarge) \\ Screenshot: Marla Baker}}] //
+Solution: \\
+Have a look at this Youtube video: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOuTxfzCvMY|How to enable Virtualization (VT-x) in Bios Windows 10]]