(Last Updated On: December 27, 2018)How do I Install VirtualBox 6.0 on Ubuntu 18.04 / Debian 9 / Ubuntu 16.04? VirtualBox 6.0 has been released with plenty of new features waiting for you to explore. VirtualBox is a powerful,feature-rich, high-performance and open source x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization solution for both home users and enterprise.
VirtualBox is a powerful, general-purpose and cross-platform full virtualization software, targeted at server, desktop and embedded use. It can be installed on any operating system (Linux, Windows, Mac, etc) and allow you to install and run multiple guest operating systems on same computer.Recently Oracle has released latest stable version of Virtualbox 6.0.0, the newest a major update which ships in with lots of major changes and new features.
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Oracle VM VirtualBox is a free, open source, and powerful virtualization product for enterprise and home use. With frequently released versions, VirtualBox is actively being developed and has a growing list of features, supported guest OS and platforms.For those new to virtualization software, first, it installs on your existing computers, whether running Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X.
Second, it extends your existing computer’s capabilities, so it can run multiple OSes simultaneously in numerous virtual machines. You can install as many virtual machines as you like. The only practical limits are disk and memory. Installing VirtualBox on UbuntuThere are a couple of ways to install VirtualBox on your computer. The easiest method is to install it from the Ubuntu Software Center, but usually, these are updated slowly, so you will often find older versions.
The best way to install the latest VirtualBox on Ubuntu is by downloading it directly from the Oracle website.Step 1) Head over to, and download the.deb file corresponding to your Ubuntu version. In my case, I’m using Ubuntu 19.04, so the downloaded file is “virtualbox-6.06.0.6-130049Ubuntubionicamd64.deb” as of today. Your downloaded version may be different depending on when you are downloading.Step 2) The file is directly executable in Ubuntu.
Simply double-click on it.Step 3) Click “Install”.Installing VirtualBox 6.0 on Ubuntu 19.04. Step 4) Enter the root password when prompted to complete the installation.Step 5) You can launch Oracle VirtualBox from the Applications menu.That’s it! Go ahead and create your first Virtual machine by clicking on “New”.Create a New Virtual Machine Installing VirtualBox Guest AdditionsThe VirtualBox Guest Additions are composed of device drivers and systems applications to improve the performance and usability of the operating system. Installing this package is highly recommended to get the best out of your Virtual Machine.
Please note that guest additions are installed on the Virtual machine and you must, therefore, install them on each of the virtual machines you have created.In this example, I’m installing the Guest Additions package on Ubuntu 19.04 virtual machine.Step 1) Click through “Devices””Insert Guest Additions CD image”Install Guest Additions CD ImageStep 2) Click “Run”.Continue SetupStep 3) Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.That’s it! Bonus tips for a better experience with VirtualBoxFor the best experience, we suggest you check out the following features of the VirtualBox. Enabling Shared ClipboardWhile working between the Host and the virtual machine, you may feel the need for copying and pasting the text. For achieving this, you must enable “Shared Clipboard”.To enable the feature, right-click on the virtual machine and select “Settings”.Next, click on the “Advanced” tab and select “Bidirectional” for both “Shared Clipboard”, and “Drag’n’Drop”.Shared ClipboardClick “OK”.
You should now be able to share your clipboard between the host and the virtual machine. Add a Shared FolderAnother significant enhancement is to create a folder on your host and share it with the virtual machine for transferring files between them.Click on “Folder Settings” in the right-click options on the Virtual machine.
Then, click on the icon to that says “Adds new shared folder”.Add Shared FolderSet a folder path on your Host and provide the path in the “Folder Path” field. Check the boxes “Auto-mount” and “Make Permanent” to avoid the hassle of doing the same thing all over again and again. Optionally, you can select the “Read-only” option if you want.Setup Shared FolderClick “OK” to save the settings. Launch File Manager and you should see the shared folder.File ManagerUpon opening it, you will see a prompt for the root password of the virtual machine. Enter the password to view the shared content.Shared Folder ConclusionThis concludes our tutorial on installing VirtualBox and additional guests on your Ubuntu machine. VirtualBox is a powerful tool to test new operating systems, notably different Linux flavors, without fiddling with computer partitions.
VirtualBox Guest Additions also improve the experience of achieving a compelling performance by installing needed drivers for the virtual machine. As discussed, it also includes convenient folder sharing and clipboard sharing between the host and your virtual machines.I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Do let us know your feedback in the comments below, and don’t forget to share the article with your friends on social platforms. I'm Kiran Kumar, founder of FOSSLinux.com. I'm an avid Linux lover and enjoy hands-on with new promising distros.
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