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 +==== VirtualBox running Ubuntu 14 Notes ====
 +
 +  * sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic
 +  * sudo apt-get install apache2
 +  * sudo apt-get install mysql-server
 +  * sudo apt-get install php5 libapache2-mod-php5
 +  * sudo apt-get install gufw
 +  * sudo apt-get install php5-mcrypt
 +  * sudo apt-get install openssh-server openssh-client
 +
 +Edit php.ini to include the following line:
 +  extension=mcrypt.so
 +
 +Restart apache: 
 +  sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 restart
 +  
 +  
 [[https://extr3metech.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/installing-ubuntu-12-04-lts-on-virtualbox-with-screenshots-for-beginners/|Installing Ubuntu 12.04 LTS on VirtualBox]] [[https://extr3metech.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/installing-ubuntu-12-04-lts-on-virtualbox-with-screenshots-for-beginners/|Installing Ubuntu 12.04 LTS on VirtualBox]]
   * Choose download updates while installing   * Choose download updates while installing
   * Choose to install 3rd party software   * Choose to install 3rd party software
 +  * At first load, unlock unnecessary icons from launcher
 +  * Use sudo -i instead of root
  
 Install VirtualBox Guest Additions Install VirtualBox Guest Additions
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 Install MyUnity to tweak fonts Install MyUnity to tweak fonts
   * https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/myunity/   * https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/myunity/
 +  * All 10 except for Monospace (11)
 +  * Show some icons on desktop
  
-Use sudo -i instead of root +If you cannot manage Network connections (grayed out):
- +
-Cannot manage Network connections (grayed out)+
   * Manage some network settings through the System Settings Menu   * Manage some network settings through the System Settings Menu
   * Edit /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManger.conf   * Edit /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManger.conf
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   * sudo service network-manager restart   * sudo service network-manager restart
  
-Install and configure vpnc packages +Install and configure vpnc packages 
-  *  +
-    * Precise (12.04 release) +
-      * Searched for "network-manager-vpnc" and installed +
-      * It then installed these 3 packages +
-        * http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/network-manager-vpnc +
-        * http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/net/network-manager-vpnc-gnome +
-        * http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/vpnc +
-    * Lucid (10.04 release) +
-      * http://packages.ubuntu.com/lucid/net/network-manager-vpnc-gnome +
-      * http://packages.ubuntu.com/lucid/vpnc +
-      * http://packages.ubuntu.com/lucid/network-manager-vpnc+
   * In Ubuntu Software Center, choose All Software and search for network-manager-vpn   * In Ubuntu Software Center, choose All Software and search for network-manager-vpn
   * You should see network-manager-vpnc-gnome and network-manager-vpnc; install both.   * You should see network-manager-vpnc-gnome and network-manager-vpnc; install both.
     * If it can't find these packages, may need to check /etc/apt/sources.list     * If it can't find these packages, may need to check /etc/apt/sources.list
       * Example line to add: deb http://ubuntu.cs.utah.edu/ubuntu precise main universe       * Example line to add: deb http://ubuntu.cs.utah.edu/ubuntu precise main universe
 +      * sudo apt-get update
   * Now 3 vpn software packages should be installed:   * Now 3 vpn software packages should be installed:
     * network-manager-vpnc     * network-manager-vpnc
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   * In advanced options of VPN configuration, there is a setting called Transport and Security.  Set "NAT traversal" to Cisco UDP    * In advanced options of VPN configuration, there is a setting called Transport and Security.  Set "NAT traversal" to Cisco UDP 
   * Also changed line in /etc/nsswitch.conf from "hosts: files mdns4_minimal [NOTFOUND=return] dns mdns 4 mdns" to "hosts: files dns".  Probably not needed; located from http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1842371   * Also changed line in /etc/nsswitch.conf from "hosts: files mdns4_minimal [NOTFOUND=return] dns mdns 4 mdns" to "hosts: files dns".  Probably not needed; located from http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1842371
 +  * Precise (12.04 release)
 +      * Searched for "network-manager-vpnc" and installed
 +      * It then installed these 3 packages
 +        * http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/network-manager-vpnc
 +          * If necessary, save this file and install manually.  It installs other needed files.
 +        * http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/net/network-manager-vpnc-gnome
 +        * http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/vpnc
 +    * Lucid (10.04 release)
 +      * http://packages.ubuntu.com/lucid/net/network-manager-vpnc-gnome
 +      * http://packages.ubuntu.com/lucid/vpnc
 +      * http://packages.ubuntu.com/lucid/network-manager-vpnc
  
 [[http://askubuntu.com/questions/248/how-can-i-show-or-hide-boot-messages-when-ubuntu-starts|Show Boot Messages]] [[http://askubuntu.com/questions/248/how-can-i-show-or-hide-boot-messages-when-ubuntu-starts|Show Boot Messages]]
 +
 +Install periodic updates:
 +  * You may be able to right-click a little icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen that looks like a gear cog.  It should indicate status of pending updates.
 +  * From the command line, use: ''sudo apt-get update''
 +  * Then a little icon called "Update Manager" will appear in left sidebar
 +  * Choose the files to update through that GUI 
 +
 +Download and install a .deb package:
 +  * Save the .deb file to some folder
 +  * sudo apt install ./name.deb
ubuntu_notes.txt · Last modified: 2021/02/21 11:09 by juckins