1. VirtualBox: How to create a Linux Virtual Machine. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/1

2. Open VirtualBox. Click the new button on the top left toolbar button to create a new virtual machine image. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/2

3. Create a new Virtual Machine (VM), with “Linux” as type and “Other Linux” as version. I selected Other Linux (32 bit), because I’m installing from a 32 bit DVD ISO image. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/3

4. Assign as much memory as you realistically can to the VM. 1024 MB is sufficient. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/4

5. Create a virtual hard drive. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/5

6. Select VDI (Virtual Disk Image) as drive type. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/6

7. Select Fixed size as storage type. This prevents many issues and problems if installing to a VM using a Linux ISO file. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/7

8. I chose 24 GB for the size of this drive, however Slackware will install successfully on a 16 GB VM drive. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/8

9. VirtualBox then creates the storage unit. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/9

10. Right-click the new VM image and select Settings. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/10

11. Check Hardware clock settings. Some Linux/*nix installs prefer the Hardware clock in UTC time option enabled. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/11

12. Many installations of Linux will fail unless the Enable PAE/NX option is clicked on. This is found inside the Processor tab under System. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/12

13. Don’t forget to add the Linux ISO file as a secondary master drive. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/13

14. Network settings. Ensure Enable Network Adapter is checked if you need networking or Internet capability working in the Linux VM. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/14

15. USB controller settings. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/15

16. Click the Run button on the toolbar to begin installation. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/16

17. VirtualBox dialog instructing the user to strike the right Ctrl key to toggle VM capture of keyboard and mouse input. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/17

18. Press Enter key to begin installation... http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/18

19. Login as root, then run cfdisk to create a new Linux partition. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/19

20. Create a New partition... http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/20

21. Ensure the FS type is Linux, then toggle the partition Bootable. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/21

22. In cfdisk, Write the partition and Exit when finished. Type setup at the prompt, then Select source installation media. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/22

23. Install from a Slackware DVD. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/23

24. Scan for the DVD drive... http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/24

25. ...then select the Linux partition as target. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/25

26. Quick format is recommended for Linux VM’s. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/26

27. I chose to format my partition as a ext4 filesystem. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/27

28. Formatting is complete and mount point added to /etc/fstab. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/28

29. Begin the install, I chose to install the full distro. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/29

30. Innumerable package names flash on the screen during installation. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/30

31. Skip creation of a USB boot stick as they are useless for VirtualBox Linux VM’s. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/31

32. Install LILO automatically. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/32

33. Chose frame buffer console. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/33

34. Hit Enter when prompted for optional LILO parameters. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/34

35. To be safe, select No UTF-8 console. This does not effect X or window managers such as KDE. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/35

36. Install LILO to Master Boot Record. This enables your Linux VM to boot after it is “turned on.” http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/36

37. Mouse settings. You will most likely need to change this from the default PS/2 Intellimouse to “USB connected mouse.” http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/37

38. Select Yes to enable gpm (general purpose mouse). http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/38

39. Configure network. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/39

40. Enter hostname. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/40

41. Enter domain name. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/41

42. I chose DHCP for network configuration type. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/42

43. Hit Enter for DHCP hostname. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/43

44. Confirm setup. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/44

45. Chose startup services, I hit OK to run the default services. These can always be changed later if needed. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/45

46. No custom screen fonts. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/46

47. Choose the appropriate hardware clock setting. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/47

48. Chose your favorite window manager. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/48

49. Installation is finished, and you may now run the Slackware Linux VM inside VirtualBox. http://www.itworld.com/blog/readme-file/49