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Episode 85 - Upgrading VirtualBox to 2.2.x
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Recorded Live May 5, 2009.
  • Upgrading VirtualBox to version 2.2.x on Linux hosts.

Topics Covered:

  • Reviewing the new backdrop.
  • Viewer Testimonials.
  • Viewer Question:  Do you know of a good CPU temperature monitoring application for Linux?
  • Installing and configuring lm-sensors using apt-get.
  • Previewing the new Star Trek movie.
  • Viewer comments about the new Star Trek movie, and whether they'll see it in theatres.
  • Viewer Comment:  nVidia twinview dual monitor support on Linux was not working with the nVidia 180 driver.  I stepped it back to an older version and now it works.
  • Viewer Question:  I followed last week's show, but when recompiling the kernel modules for Virtualbox, I got an error about a missing kernel source code.  What do I need to install to make this work?
  • Installing Linux kernel headers by way of a meta-package in Ubuntu.
  • Understanding the advantages of a meta-package on Linux.
  • Viewer Question:  I can't get sound out of my laptop speakers.  Can you help?
  • Switching Ubuntu Linux between autodetect sound devices, ALSA, OSS and PulseAudio.
  • The general difference between the major Linux sound systems.
  • Streaming Server Crashed.  (Technical Difficulties)
  • Robbie comments about viewer donations, and the upcoming upgrade to our lighting rig.
  • Viewer Question:  Are there any video instruction for using Remote Desktop viewer on Ubuntu?
  • Using Ubuntu's Terminal Server Client to connect to your Windows computer over the Remote Desktop Protocol.
  • Video Capture System Crashed.  (Technical Difficulties)
  • ESET Smart Security / NOD32 got voted 5 out of 5 stars and is the Editors Pick on CNET.
  • Connecting to your Windows box from Ubuntu Linux.
  • Featured Lesson:  Upgrading Virtualbox from 2.1.x to 2.2.x on Linux hosts.
  • After upgrading Ubuntu to Jaunty Jackalope 9.04, some people get an error that VirtualBox failed to create object, and it won't launch.  Learn how to fix this.
  • VirtualBox .deb upgrade says that upgrading to 2.2.x conflicts with currently installed package virtualbox-2.1.  Here's how to fix that.
  • Why you'd want to upgrade to the latest version of VirtualBox: OpenGL Hardware 3D support.  Could mean 3D gaming under a guest operating system.
  • Removing your VirtualBox 2.1.x to make way for the latest version of VirtualBox 2.2.x.
  • Using Quick Search in Synaptic Package Manager.
  • Installing the latest version of VirtualBox (the NON Open Source edition) with USB 2.0 support.
  • Viewer Question:  Why are you not using the Sun VirtualBox repository?
  • Running VirtualBox on Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope 9.04.
  • Choosing to install VirtualBox non-OSE from the repositories and where to find the source lists.
  • Adding a third-party software source to Ubuntu Linux using the GUI.
  • The Microsoft Windows 7 Release Candidate is now available for free download.
  • Viewer Question:  After my computer has been running for a while, it freezes.  At the point it freezes, I cannot even boot the system.  Do you have any thoughts?
  • Inspecting your computer for blown capacitors and dust issues.
  • Viewer Question:  I've wanted to set myself completely free of Microsoft, and have tried many different versions of Linux in the past.  Since Ubuntu came along, I've been able to switch almost entirely to Linux.  However, I'm having trouble getting Sattellite TV going on Ubuntu with my Hauppauge card.  Do you have any suggestions?
  • Viewer Question:  I've just bought an Acer AspireOne 110.  Nowhere I've seen says it has a dual-core chip, but Ubuntu shows I have two processors.  What's happening?
  • Viewer Question:  I installed Easy Peasy on my AspireOne.  Should I go through the upgrade option in Upgrade Manager?  Or should I wait for the downloadable next version of Easy Peasy?
  • The Meat for vegetarians.
  • Viewer Question:  I have been hearing great things about Ubuntu Linux and am interested in trying it out.  What suggestions or warnings do you have for me?
  • Knowing which version of Ubuntu to download for your laptop computer.
  • Viewer Comment:  I'm running Puppy Linux on an old Pentium laptop and it runs great!

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