Running a MX Linux VM in Virtualbox

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Full steps can be found at https://i12bretro.github.io/tutorials/0134.html

   01. Download MX Linux  https://mxlinux.org/download-links/
   02. Launch Virtualbox
   03. Create a New VM by selecting Machine ≫ New
         Name: MX Linux
         Machine Folder: C:\VMs
         Type: Linux
         Version: Debian (64-bit)
         Memory Size: 4096 MB
         Hard disk: Create a virtual hard disk now
   04. Click Create
   05. On the Create Virtual Hard Disk dialog
         Name the virtual disk image MX Linux.vdi
         File size: 30 GB
         Hard disk file type: VDI
         Storage on physical hard disk: Dynamically Allocated
   06. Click Create
   07. Select the VM and Click Settings
   08. Select System ≫ Processor
   09. Give the VM at least 2 processors
   10. Select Display
   11. Slide the Video Memory to 128 MB
   12. Select Network
   13. Set the attached to dropdown to Bridged Adapter
   14. Select Storage
   15. Click on the CD-ROM drive
   16. Select the disc dropdown to the right ≫ Choose a virtual optical disc file...
   17. Browse to and select the downloaded MX Linux .iso file
   18. Click OK
   19. Make sure the MX Linux VM is selected and click Start ≫ Normal
   20. Press Enter to load MX Linux
   21. Click Close on the MX Welcome dialog box
   22. Click the Installer icon on the desktop
   23. Click Change Keyboard Settings if needed, Click Next
   24. Click Next and then Yes to confirm the partition selection
   25. Click Next
   26. Enter a computer name, domain and workgroup ≫ Click Next
   27. Select a Locale and Timezone ≫ Click Next
   28. Enter a username, user password and root password ≫ Click Next
   29. Wait while MX Linux copies files and installs
   30. Click Finish, the VM will reboot
   31. Arrow down twice and select Boot from Hard Disk ≫ Press Enter
   32. Click Close on the MX Welcome dialog box
   33. Welcome to MX Linux
 
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Optional Steps
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   01. Click the Applications button ≫ Search "terminal" ≫ Click Terminal
   02. Run the following commands to install updates
         sudo apt-get update
         sudo apt-get upgrade
         sudo apt-get clean
   03. Select Devices ≫ Insert Guest Additions CD image...
   04. If the installation autoruns, select Run
   05. Open the Files application ≫ Select the Guest Additions Disc ≫ Right click in the white space ≫ Open terminal here
   06. In the Terminal window run the following commands
         sudo sh ./VBoxLinuxAdditions.run
         sudo reboot
   07. The VM will reboot
   08. Upon rebooting, you can now full screen the VM and the internal resolution will automatically change to match the window size
   09. Log back in
 


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