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Installing Ubuntu Linux 6.0.6 Server

To run an Ubuntu Linux 6.0.6 Server in a virtual machine, follow these steps:

  1. The virtual machine should have the network adapter included into its' configuration. Network adapter should be set to the Bridged Ethernet mode.

    If you use a typical virtual machine, it meets both conditions.

  2. Install the Ubuntu Linux 6.0.6 Server package. Do not disconnect the installation CD/DVD or its' image!
  3. Make sure that Boot Sequence on the Configuration Editor / Options / Booting Options tab is set to [CD-ROM, Hard Disk, Floppy].
  4. Power on the Ubuntu virtual machine. Enter

    rescue

    in the prompt.

  5. In the Enter rescue mode screen select /dev/discs/disco/part1, then on the same screen, select execute a shell in /dev/discs/disco/part1. Note that these options may have slightly different names.
  6. In the next screen click Continue.
  7. In the prompt string enter the following command:

    sudo apt-get install linux-686

  8. When you are asked if you want to continue, type "y".
  9. 686 kernel is downloaded and installed. When it is finished, enter the

    exit

    command.

  10. In the Enter rescue mode screen select the last option reboot the system.
  11. Disconnect the installation CD/DVD from your virtual machine to boot from hard disk. After booting is finished the virtual machine is ready for work.