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How to install virtualbox 5.1 on Ubuntu 17.04

To install VirtualBox 5.1 on Ubuntu 17.04

Virtualbox is a virtualization software used to create operating systems in a virtual environment. It is so simple to install Virtual box. In this article, the method to install latest version of VirtualBox on Ubuntu is covered.

Installing VirtualBox 5.1

Before you start the installation, make sure you add the necessery repository on your /etc/apt/sources.list file. Use the following command to open the file. 

root@linuxhelp1:~# vim /etc/apt/sources.list

Once the file is opened, add the following line to it. 

deb http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian zesty contrib

Now add oracle public key as follows. 

root@linuxhelp1:~# wget -q https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox_2016.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
OK
root@linuxhelp1:~# wget -q https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
OK

Once it is done, update your repository.

root@linuxhelp1:~# apt-get update 
Get:1 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-security InRelease [89.2 kB]                   
Hit:2 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty InRelease                                                         
Get:3 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-updates InRelease [89.2 kB]                                     
Get:4 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-security/main i386 Packages [36.2 kB]                                        
Hit:5 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-backports InRelease                                                         
Get:6 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-updates/main i386 Packages [43.8 kB]                  
Get:7 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu zesty-updates/main amd64 Packages [44.9 kB]
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user.target.wants/vboxballoonctrl-service.service &rarr  /lib/systemd/system/vboxballoonctrl-service.service.
Created symlink /etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants/vboxautostart-service.service &rarr  /lib/systemd/system/vboxautostart-service.service.
Created symlink /etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants/vboxweb-service.service &rarr  /lib/systemd/system/vboxweb-service.service.

After installing virtualbox, find the application on your ubuntu dash and launch it.


The installation of VirtualBox on Ubuntu was so simple, wasn' t it? You can easily create, manage and run your virtual machines with the help of VirtualBox.

Tag : Virtualbox
FAQ
Q
How do I purchase an Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise license?
A
To purchase Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise licenses, visit the Oracle Store, or contact your local sales office. Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise Named User Plus licenses must be purchased in an initial quantity of at least 100.
Q
Will the licensing terms of the VirtualBox base package be changed in the future?
A
We are not currently planning to do so, but it doesn't really matter. The license that applies to the VirtualBox base package is perpetual and cannot be taken back unless you violate the license. Even if Oracle were to change the license again, this would only affect future versions, and anybody still in compliance would still be permitted to redistribute the existing VirtualBox code under the terms of the GPLv2.
Q
How is VirtualBox licensed?
A
The VirtualBox base package contains the full VirtualBox source code and platform binaries and is licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 2. You can distribute and modify the base package, provided that you distribute all modifications under the GPLv2 as well.

The VirtualBox Extension Pack is available under the VirtualBox Extension Pack Personal Use and Evaluation License, which is a free license for personal, educational or evaluation use, or an Enterprise License, which is a for-fee license that allows most commercial, non-distribution uses restricted by the PUEL.
Q
How to get the official documentation for the VirtualBox?
A
For getting the official documentation for the VirtualBox, use the following link as given below
"https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Documentation"
Q
How top download the VirtualBox?
A
For download the VirtualBox, use the following link as given below "https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads"