I JUST ABOUT GAVE UP!

Intermediate to Advanced Linux Users will wonder why I had so much trouble with VirtualBox. It wasn't that it was horribly difficult for me, and I was able to accomplish the task at hand. However, trying to come up with video instructions that discussed all of the ins-and-outs of getting VirtualBox and Linux Mint set up so that it was not only easy but made sense…well, it led to five attempts and numerous hours of recording, editing, deleting, and frustration. I want this series easy for the new or basic user to follow. What should really be a ten to fifteen minute video on setting up a Linux Distribution in VirtualBox on Windows ended up being close to 45 minutes. That's too long. People want easier answers, and I can appreciate that. So, why feel like giving up? If you can imagine that I was having a difficult time getting the instructions over easily and running into my own roadblocks, then you can appreciate where I'm coming from.

For all those who are willing to try a Linux distribution in Windows using VirtualBox, I'm working on paring down the instructions. Give me some time, and I'll have it ready for you. In the meantime, if you want to give it a spin yourself, here are some links you can use:

VirtualBox Home Page: https://www.virtualbox.org/

VirtualBox Download Page (Don't forget to download the Extension Pack on this page!): https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

VirtualBox End-user documentation: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/End-user_documentation

Remember our words of wisdom: Don’t drive drunk, don’t drink and drive, don’t buy crap off of Amazon, eBay or MS Edge because you’re all buzzed up and think you’re getting cool stuff. You’re probably not. Bottoms up, and later dudes!

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