Share a folder over VirtualBox with a Windows Host and Ubuntu VM
I ran into some issues while attempting to share a folder from Windows to Ubuntu over VirtualBox. Here are the steps I followed to get this to work:
- Create a folder in Windows to share (or use one that already exists... your choice)
- Start the Ubuntu virtual machine
- On the virtual machine windows, click on Devices>Shared Folder...
- Click on the "Add Shared Folders (Ins)" button
- Browse to the Windows folder you are planning to shared, name it, and click OK to save
- Click OK to close the Shared Folders window
- Open the terminal on the Ubuntu VM
- Create a directory to mount the share to:
sudo mkdir /mnt/win_share
sudo mount.vboxsf Share /mnt/win_share
Add a file to directory and check to see if it shows on both machines. If you'd like to add a link to the share on your desktop, run the the following command in the terminal:
ln -s /mnt/win_share/ /home/<user>/Desktop/Share
There should now be a link on your Ubuntu Desktop.
Getting my Bluetooth mouse to work with Ubuntu
Bluetooth Mouse From Hell
I have a Microsoft 5000 Bluetooth Mouse. Unfortunately it has been a total headache to get it to work with Ubuntu and stay working. Below are the steps I have taken to remedy the issue:
- Turn on your mouse and make it discoverable
- Open a terminal and enter the command:
hcitool scan - It should return a list of bluetooth devices in range (mine returned something like:
00:1D:D8:92:FE:45 Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000) - Enter:
sudo gedit /etc/bluetooth/hcid.conf - Add the following entry to the file (remember the name is the same returned in the previous step):
device HardwareAddressHere {
name “Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000”;
} - Run the command:
sudo /etc/init.d/bluetooth restart - Verify that you get a message indicating that stopping and starting bluetooth is OK
- Run the command:
sudo apt-get install bluez-compat - With your mouse still in discovery mode, run the command:
sudo hidd --search - Your mouse should now be paired and working. (this includes after reboot, it should automatically pair)
Run Ubuntu on Dell Mini 10 in HD (1366×768)
One Gig Wonder
I found a link on moko's blog that showed how you run Ubuntu Jaunty in 1024x576 on a Dell Mini 10. However, I have the Mini 10 with the HD screen (1366x768) which required a few additional steps to get it work right. Here is the entire process
First, create the file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ubuntu-mobile.list
Add the following content and save (these entries will change depending on the version of Ubuntu):
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntu-mobile/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntu-mobile/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main
Open a terminal and run the following two commands:
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys C6598A30
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install psb-kernel-source psb-kernel-headers
Restart your machine and open the terminal again. Enter the command:
sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-psb
Restart your machine again. You should now have 1366x768 resolution.