900719_FOCE : xFOCE - Embedded Linux - Virtual Machine Installation This page last changed on Nov 07, 2012 by headley. Use a Linux virtual machine to host cross development tools for embedded linux (ELDK, LTIB, Open Embedded/Bitbake, etc.) Also, create virtual disks for generating bootable SD card or USB memory devices. Download Ubuntu (12.04 LTS) desktop iso image [ Ubuntu 12.04 LTS iso image download|http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/thank-you?distro=desktop] ~701 MB Burn to CD (use DiskUtility) insert blank CD-R drag iso to lower left pane right click and select burn to disk (or choose Burn form menu bar) enable verify contents click burn Install virtual machine guest start VMWare File>New... continue w/o disc create custom virtual machine Insert CD Use operating system installation disc or image choose CD drive Choose operating system (should show Linux, Ubuntu) Select "Use Easy Install" enter account name and password Select "Make home folder accessible to virtual machine" Select read/write permissions Download VMWare tools for Linux guest if prompted Select finish or customize settings Default 1 GB RAM, 20 GB HDD shows Ubuntu VMWare guest window; select Play symbol icon Automatically installs Ubuntu from CD...(Control-Command to release mouse) Reboots to desktop login screen Allow update manager to update /mnt/hgfs mounts shared Mac User home directory Packages autoconf libtool (for autoreconf)

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