One common problem I see from people learning to manage Virtual Machines within VirtualBox using the VBoxManager command line is the error: Cannot unregister the machine <Virtual-Machine-Name> Â because it has 1 hard disks attached Before a VM can be unregistered or deleted, all disks that have been “attached” need to first be disassociated from the […]
Posts Categorized: Open Source
VirtualBox and Bridged Networking on a Headless Ubuntu Server Host
In the previous VirtualBox post, I explained how (and how not) to set up bridged networking with LAN access to a Virtual Machine running on a Windows XP Host. Today I will explain how to do the same thing (without the How Not To part) using a virtual Machine running on a Headless Ubuntu Server. For this […]
VirtualBox 3.0.4 and Bridged Networking on XP Host with GUI
Editors Note: While I was writing this, the solution to my problem struck me unexpectedly. Click here to skip the drama and jump right ot the solution. Originally, this article started out as a complete rant and cry for help. I started to write about the failure and frustration of the installation and network configuration […]
Add a Network Printer to an Ubuntu Desktop – The Easy Way?
The Rant It’s no secret that I am a fan of Ubuntu Linux. BUT.. one of the annoying things about using Ubuntu is trying to set up a network printer on a desktop or workstation. Regarding nearly all administrative tasks under most Linux systems that would require root permissions, Ubuntu has done a nice job […]
Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope Caters to Web Applications and the Cloud
I’ll admit, I am a fan of Ubuntu. I run it on all my personal and home computers with the exception of one (8 in total) and have nothing to complain about. Now the new version, expected to be released in April 2009, is expected to see improvements in booting and operational speeds. That is […]
How-to: Active Directory Authentication with WordPress
Why Use Active Directory with WordPress? I recently set up a WordPress Blog internally for our company to use over our intranet to help improve communication, collaborate, share and develop ideas, and stay informed about company announcements or current events.. etc. One of the requirements I had was to allow authentication against our Active Directory. […]
Another example why Open Source is a good thing! (MySql + SharpDevelop)
I have some new additions and apps that I wanted to integrate into our company web (the company I work for) but this required upgrading from ASP.Net 1.1 to ASP.Net 2.0. Seems simple enough, right? I wish..!! The site uses the MySql .NET Connector (a native ADO connector for .Net) available from MySQL AB. This […]
Plutohome, Asterisk and a X100P FXO Card
So I have been working on setting up a fully integrated home automation system available from PlutoHome.com. If you are not aware, PlutoHome is home automation system available to the open source community with features to satisfy everyone from simple home controls, to advanced voip and media integration. My latest venture into setting up a […]
Installing LinuxMCE 1.1 Beta 2 – The Good, The Bad, and The (mostly) Ugly!
I have been using PlutoHome as a home automation solution to control lighting, media (A/V), and my home phone network. LinuxMCE is a direct branch of PlutoHome originally ported to run on top of an Ubuntu Desktop. With the latest Beta of LinuxMCE, the desktop of choice is now Kubunu, the KDE version of Ubuntu. […]