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VirtualBox 4.2.12 Supports Auto-Logon for LightDM-Powered Distros

Oracle announced on February 28 that its VirtualBox virtualization product for enterprises and end users has just reached version 4.2.12. Highlights of Oracle VirtualBox 4.2.12: • A crash that occurred on the visual-mode change has been fixed; • Disabled guest-screens should now remain disabled on visual-...

12 April 2013
09:57 GMT

Download Oracle VM VirtualBox 4.2.12 for Mac OS X

Oracle VM VirtualBox has been promoted to version 4.2.12 Build 84980 on OS X platforms, delivering tons of tweaks and bug fixes for those who enjoy using an open source solution. A mile-long changelog accompanies the release, mentioning tons of GUI fixes for multi-screen support. For example, the update fixes a cra...

12 April 2013
09:23 GMT

VirtualBox 4.2.10 Adds Initial Support for Linux Kernel 3.9

Oracle announced a few minutes ago, March 15, that a new stable version (4.2.10) of its VirtualBox virtualization software for end users and enterprises is now available for download. It looks like VirtualBox 4.2.10 is a minor update, bringing just a handful of fixes and improvements. For starters, it brings initia...

15 March 2013
11:28 GMT

VirtualBox 4.2.8 Available for Download

A new update is now available for VirtualBox. Build 4.2.8 of the product is a maintenance release designed to improve overall functionality and stability. The developer did away with several crash bugs, one of them taking its toll on the Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) and occurred with huge amount of guest RAM on VT-...

28 February 2013
08:19 GMT

Oracle VirtualBox 4.2.8 for Linux Released with Fixes for Battlefield 1942

Oracle announced on February 28 that its VirtualBox virtualization product for enterprises and end users has just reached version 4.2.8. Highlights of Oracle VirtualBox 4.2.8: • Not all the translation tags were taken into account during the language switch; • The network metrics are now collected only fo...

28 February 2013
08:18 GMT

VirtualBox 4.2.6 Available for Download

Today Oracle released a fresh update for their virtualization software, VirtualBox. This is a maintenance release that features various repairs, some of them improving overall stability and functionality, for different components. The developer solved the problem with the virtual machine crashing when reboot is aske...

19 December 2012
12:01 GMT

Introducing Ubuntu Virtual Machines Lens for Unity

The Ubuntu Virtual Machines Lens is an Unity Lens that allows users to easily list and access and start their virtual machines created via the VirtualBox virtualization software. Ubuntu Virtual Machines Lens allows users who use lots of VMs to quickly open a desired OS installed in a virtual machine.To install the Un...

2 December 2012
21:31 GMT

Introducing Turing Linux OS

Turing Linux, a small distribution based on the idea of the Universal Turing Machine, by way of VirtualBox, has reached version 0.2 Alpha. As the name suggests, this Linux distribution celebrates the life and achievements of Alan Turing, the father of computer science. Turing Linux is based on Debian Squeeze, and f...

28 November 2012
14:01 GMT

VirtualBox 4.2.4 Fixes Regression Bugs

The newest build for VirtualBox is 4.2.4 and it is a maintenance release, designed to improve overall stability of the application as well as functionality. Among the repairs available in this revision there is a regression from version 4.2.2. It would issue a warning that indicated that the value of the host file o...

29 October 2012
06:33 GMT

VirtualBox 4.2.4 Patches Bugs in OS X Hosts

Oracle has released a new version of its open source virtualization program, VirtualBox, for supported operating systems, including Apple’s OS X. A release geared towards bug squashing, VirtualBox 4.2.4 touches the Mac with a single platform-specific fix, but one that’s definitely worth the attention of ...

28 October 2012
02:26 GMT

Download VirtualBox 4.2.2

Oracle has made available a new maintenance build for VirtualBox, incrementing the revision number to 4.2.2. Most of the fixes are GUI-related, but VBoxManage component has also been improved. VirtualBox 4.2.2 restores the VM item tooltip functionality, adds tooltips for group items and disables grouping action if a...

19 October 2012
04:08 GMT

Download VirtualBox 4.2.1 with OS X 10.8.2 Fix

Oracle has rolled out a new version of VirtualBox, the company’s desktop virtualization software inherited from Sun Microsystems. A nasty bug affecting virtual machines on the latest version of Mountain Lion is being addressed in the new VirtualBox 4.2.1 from Oracle, whose engineers had pointed out the bug dur...

21 September 2012
09:07 GMT

VirtualBox 4.2 Stable Released

Oracle released a major update for their virtualization software package, VirtualBox. Version 4.2 implements a set of new features, chief among them being improved Windows 8 support, with focus on 3D-related repairs. The new build allows you to change some of the settings during runtime and on Linux, OS X and Solari...

13 September 2012
07:46 GMT

Download VirtualBox 4.1.20 with OS X 10.8 “Adaptions”

The GPL-licensed open source virtualization software, VirtualBox has been enhanced for Apple’s OS X Mountain Lion in the latest incremental release from Oracle this week. Changing a few things here and there, VirtualBox 4.1.20 is mostly a bugfix release. Those interested in the specifics can visit the changelo...

21 August 2012
18:11 GMT

Oracle Releases VirtualBox 4.1.20

Oracle rolled out a new build for VirtualBox, incrementing the version number to 4.1.20. This is a scheduled maintenance release designed to improve stability; it is available for all supported platforms. Some crash causes have been eliminated, among which a rare one that occurred under rare circumstances for virtua...

21 August 2012
09:53 GMT

VirtualBox 4.1.20 Has Support for Linux Kernel 3.6

Oracle announced a few minutes ago, August 21st, the immediate availability for download of the VirtualBox 4.1.20 virtualization software for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows platforms. VirtualBox 4.1.20 comes with compile fixes for the Linux kernel 3.5 RC1 and Linux kernel 3.6 RC1, as well as for the Red Hat Enterprise L...

21 August 2012
07:01 GMT

VirtualBox 4.2 Beta 1 Adds VM Groups

Oracle made available the first beta build for the next major release for VirtualBox, 4.2. The list of changes includes new features, as well as repairs. GUI-related, the developer improves the management of virtual machines by adding the possibility to group them up. Also, the interface will allow you to alter some...

6 August 2012
10:13 GMT

VirtualBox 4.1.18 Has Support for Linux Kernel 3.5 RC1

Oracle announced on June 20th that its VirtualBox virtualization product for enterprises and end users has just reached version 4.1.18.  VirtualBox 4.1.18 comes with compilation fixes for Linux kernel 3.5 RC1. Another important fix, this time for the Solaris platforms, is an installer fix for XOrg Server 1.11 ...

21 June 2012
09:46 GMT

VirtualBox 4.1.18 Available

The latest maintenance release for VirtualBox brings to the table fixes and improvements for various components. Build 4.1.18 of the application touches on VMM (Virtual Machine Manager) by repairing host freezes with 64-bit guests on 32-bit Linux hosts as well as a rare error that popped up after resetting the guest...

21 June 2012
05:45 GMT

VirtualBox 4.1.16 Available for Download

A new maintenance release has been rolled out for VirtualBox, incrementing the build number to 4.1.16. As usual, it addresses issues affecting components, such as Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) or VRDP (VirtualBox Remote Desktop Protocol).In the case of 3D support, the current release brings to the table several fixes...

23 May 2012
11:52 GMT

VirtualBox 4.1.16 Has Support for Linux Kernel 3.4

Oracle announced a few minutes ago, May 22nd, the immediate availability for download of the popular VirtualBox 4.1.16 virtualization software. VirtualBox 4.1.16 comes with compile fixes for the recently released Linux kernel 3.4, as well as a correction for the help path in some RPM-based packages. Another import...

22 May 2012
17:15 GMT

VirtualBox 4.1.14 Available for Download

A new build for VirtualBox is now available for download. It is a maintenance release, so its purpose is to fix things up and improve overall stability of the application. The list of changes for VirtualBox 4.1.14 is quite brief and touches on the network component, where the problem with packet larger than MTU-4 wh...

27 April 2012
10:46 GMT

VirtualBox 4.1.12 Available

Oracle just released a minor update for their virtualization software, VirtualBox. Since it is a maintenance release, no new features are available, just fixes and improvements. The modifications available in VirtualBox 4.1.12 squash bugs affecting the Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) and touch on the audio component, ...

2 April 2012
10:42 GMT

VirtualBox 4.1.10 Available for Download

VirtualBox 4.1.10 has been rolled out recently as a maintenance release tackling various issues, from 3D-related problems to guest control problems. However, there are plenty of additions, referring to Linux, Windows, OS X and Solaris. Among the most important additions available on all supported platforms is suppor...

14 March 2012
09:43 GMT

VirtualBox 4.1.10 Fixes Rendering for Nvidia Graphics

Oracle announced that VirtualBox virtualization product for enterprises and end users has just reached version 4.1.10. Oracle implemented a lot of changes, and VirtualBox 4.1.10 is the proof that they are working hard to improve it. Here are some of the features of VirtualBox 4.1.10: · Aif 3D support on the...

14 March 2012
07:50 GMT

Run Windows 8 Consumer Preview on Your Mac

Microsoft is making Windows 8 freely available to the public in the form of a Consumer Preview build that anyone can download and install on a PC, as well as on a Macintosh computer. Although you can freely install Windows on Macintosh hardware without the need of a virtualization app (i.e. via Boot Camp), it’...

1 March 2012
04:57 GMT

MINIX 3.2.0 Available for Download

MINIX, an open-source operating system designed to be highly reliable, flexible, and secure, loosely based somewhat on previous versions of MINIX, is now at version 3.2.0. As usual, changes in the MINIX 3 distributions are quite consistent and the new version, 3.2.0, follows the same path:· Clang is now the de...

29 February 2012
10:51 GMT

Oracle Updates VirtualBox, Branch 4.0

Oracle released a new build for their virtualization product, branch 4.0, making the version number 4.0.16. It is a maintenance release aimed at improving overall stability and to fix regressions. VRDP repairs are at the top of the list (screen corruption and screen freeze), but fixes include other parts of the bund...

12 January 2012
03:29 GMT

Launch VirtualBox Machines from Start Menu

As far as virtualization capabilities are concerned, VirtualBox is one of the best tools out there. But it lacks some functions that would make it easier to use, such as the possibility to launch a virtual machine without having to load up the entire application. Luckily, there is a nifty script from Nic Bedford tha...

30 November 2011
11:51 GMT

Bodhi 1.2.1 Comes With a New App Center

Bodhi is a minimalistic Linux operating system based on Ubuntu, that has really small requirements and now it has reached version 1.2.1.Jeff Hoogland and the Bodhi team have discovered that the version of GCC used to compile the kernel on the previous release, 1.2.0, causes a problem for users when compiling and inse...

11 October 2011
11:32 GMT

Virtual Box Updates to Version 4.1.4

Oracle came out with a new release for its virtualization software, VirtualBox. The modifications include plenty of fixes and changes that affect all major platforms it’s been designed for (Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Solaris).As far as the interface is concerned, from now on users should be warned when upon an ...

4 October 2011
10:21 GMT

VirtualBox 4.0.12 Arrives with OS X Lion Fixes

Oracle has released VirtualBox 4.0.12, a maintenance release of VirtualBox 4 which improves stability and fixes regressions. The new version also fixes some compatibility issues with OS X Lion, the latest version of Apple’s desktop operating system. Released last week, VirtualBox 4.0.12 for Mac OS X is label...

18 July 2011
10:41 GMT

Download VirtualBox 4.0.10 for Mac OS X Lion

The free, open source virtualization solution from Oracle, VirtualBox has added support for Apple’s upcoming major revision of the Mac OS, Lion. VirtualBox is a good alternative to pricey virtualization solutions like VMware Fusion and Parallels. It can hold various guest operating systems ranging from Wi...

28 June 2011
10:21 GMT

Download VirtualBox 4.0.8 for Mac OS X

A new release of VirtualBox is available for Mac OS X from Oracle developers who’ve highlighted a trio of Mac-specific changes, as well as numerous general enhancements and fixes affecting all supported platforms. Labeled as a maintenance release, VirtualBox 4.0.8 fixes incompatibility with recent Mac OS X v...

18 May 2011
11:31 GMT

Download VirtualBox 4.0.4 for Mac OS X

VirtualBox, the free virtualization solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux, has been updated to version 4.0.4. A typical maintenance update, the release brings the usual bag of interface improvements, and plenty of fixes and tweaks. Originally developed by Sun Microsystems, VirtualBox (now called “Oracle VM Vi...

18 February 2011
12:41 GMT

Available Now: VirtualBox 4.0.2

Last evening, January 18th, Oracle updated its popular and powerful VirtualBox virtualization software to version 4.0.2. This new maintenance release brings lots of stability improvements and many bugfixes over previous versions.VirtualBox 4.0.2 binaries are available for download (see the link at the end of the arti...

19 January 2011
11:51 GMT

Download New VirtualBox 4.0.2 for Mac OS X

VirtualBox, the free virtualization solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux, has been updated to version 4.0.2, which brings some user interface improvements, and a ton of other fixes and tweaks, making this update a typical maintenance release.In fact, it is labeled as one by Oracle which claims that “the popular...

19 January 2011
10:54 GMT

Oracle VM VirtualBox 4.0 Released

Oracle VM VirtualBox 4.0 is here, a major release that brings quite a few changes and new features, on top of the bug-fixing, broader hardware support and the typical set of changes in any new version. Some of the highlights of VirtualBox 4.0 are support for an extension platform, enabling developers to expand the ca...

22 December 2010
11:18 GMT

Download First Oracle VM VirtualBox 4.0.0 Beta for Mac OS X

Originally developed by Sun Microsystems, Oracle VM VirtualBox enables desktop and laptop computers to simultaneously run multiple operating systems, allowing users to get the most out of their PCs. VirtualBox is an alternative to more costly virtualization solutions like Parallels Desktop for Mac and VMware Fusio...

7 December 2010
05:05 GMT

VirtualBox 3.2.12 Is Now Available

VirtualBox 3.2.12 has been released. It's a bug-fixing/maintenance release so don't expect anything too flashy. That said there are plenty of updates and fixes for both Linux guests and hosts and there should be no reason to hold back. The previous minor update added support for Ubuntu 10.10 and Fedora 14.F...

2 December 2010
10:01 GMT

Oracle VM VirtualBox 3.2.10 Adds Support for Ubuntu 10.10 and Fedora 14

Oracle's VM VirtualBox 3.2.10 has been released. The update is a small release focusing on bug-fixing. However, the latest update brings support for a couple of the most popular and the most recent Linux distributions available, Ubuntu 10.10 and Fedora 14."The 3.2.10 maintenance release was made available to dow...

12 October 2010
11:21 GMT

VirtualBox 3.2.8 Is Available for Download

The popular and powerful VirtualBox virtualization software from Oracle, reached version 3.2.8 a few minutes ago. This new maintenance release brings lots of stability improvements and many bugfixes over previous versions. VirtualBox 3.2.8 binaries are available for download (see the link at the end of the article) ...

6 August 2010
16:54 GMT

Oracle VM VirtualBox 3.2.6 Has Been Released

Oracle has released the latest update to the popular virtualization software VirtualBox 3.2.6. It’s a small, bug-fixing release but there is a long list of changes, from improvements to the underlying virtualization technology to fixes for specific operating systems. The update comes after the release of Virtua...

26 June 2010
06:23 GMT

Oracle VM VirtualBox 3.2.0 for Linux Is Available Now

Oracle has announced the release of the new Oracle VM VirtualBox 3.2.0. The virtualization software gets a new name thanks to Oracle’s Sun acquisition having completed recently, but a lot of new features as well. VirtualBox 3.2.0 comes with support for the latest Intel hardware and with a completely re-written ...

19 May 2010
08:25 GMT

VirtualBox 3.2.0 Final Released for Mac OS X - Free Download

The final, stable version of VirtualBox 3.2.0 is now available for free download. Following the acquisition of Sun Microsystems by Oracle Corporation, the virtualization solution originally developed by the former is now called Oracle VM VirtualBox. All references to Sun had been changed without impacting compatibili...

19 May 2010
04:31 GMT

Run Mac OS X on Windows, Linux PCs with VirtualBox 3.2.0 Beta 1, Report Says

A report by Mac geek site OS X Daily claims that Sun Microsystem’s VirtualBox can now run Mac OS X in a virtual machine on pretty much any Intel PC. It offers a link to a guide explaining how to get the job done. Apparently, you need to go through Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard to install the latest version of Apple&rsq...

6 May 2010
04:44 GMT

VirtualBox 3.1.0 for Linux Brings Teleportation Feature

Sun Microsystems proudly announced on the last day of November that its popular virtualization software, VirtualBox, reached version 3.1.0. This major update brings lots of new features, many bugfixes and improvements over previous 3.0.x versions. The big and breathtaking news is that users are now able to migrate li...

1 December 2009
07:58 GMT

VirtualBox 3.1.0 Final Released

Last week, Sun Microsystems announced a new beta release of its open source virtualization program, VirtualBox. Bringing Teleportation, a feature that allows for the live migration of a VM session from one machine to another, VirtualBox 3.1.0 can also restore VM states from arbitrary snapshots instead of just the las...

30 November 2009
10:22 GMT

VirtualBox 3.1.0 Beta 3 Adds New 'Teleportation' Feature - Download Here

A new version of Sun Microsystems’ VirtualBox is available today, bringing Teleportation, a feature that allows for the live migration of a VM session from one machine to another. Additionally, VM states can now be restored from arbitrary snapshots instead of only the last one. New snapshots can also be taken f...

26 November 2009
10:12 GMT

Download VirtualBox 3.0.10 for Mac OS X

Sun Microsystems has released a new version of VirtualBox, the company’s virtualization program that allows users to create virtual machines / environments for guest operating systems. Although version 3.0.10 has somehow been pulled from Sun’s website, the file is still available for download. Our guys we...

29 October 2009
05:13 GMT


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