Changes between Version 1 and Version 2 of LinuxAdditionsDebug
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- Sep 16, 2016 10:22:16 AM (8 years ago)
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v1 v2 11 11 The kernel drivers are installed on the guest in ''source code'' form - readable text which is the ingredients of computer software. They are automatically transformed into usable software ("built") after installation, as every Linux kernel needs slightly different drivers. When the kernel is upgraded this needs to be done again as the old drivers will not match the new kernel. When possible (when we can detect the upgrade in time) this is done automatically when the new kernel is installed. If not, it will be attempted when the new kernel is first used, but in that case not all services may start correctly the first time. (Note to self: could the services just wait a bit and try again later if the kernel driver is not there when they start?) If this fails too, the user will have to find out why and trigger the build manually. 12 12 13 Before installing the Guest Additions, many Linux guest systems need the right software to be installed to build the drivers. Most Ubuntu systems have that software installed automatically. Here are some commands to do it on other systems. They should be run as ''root'' or using ''sudo'', and you should restart the guest after they have finished. If you are using any guest other than a standard version of the following list then you will have to understand and solve this yourself. 13 Before installing the Guest Additions, many Linux guest systems need the right software to be installed to build the drivers. Most Ubuntu systems have that software installed automatically. Here are some commands to do it on other systems. They should be run as ''root'' or using ''sudo'', and you should restart the guest after they have finished. If you are using any guest other than a standard version of the following list then you will have to understand and solve this yourself. (Technical note: !VirtualBox does not use ''dkms'', but installing it also installs the software needed to build the drivers.) 14 14 15 15 * Debian, Ubuntu, Mint and similar: "apt-get update", "apt-get upgrade", "apt-get install dkms"
