Running Oracle VirtualBox on M1 Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

As an M1 Mac user, you may be wondering how to run Oracle VirtualBox on your device. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to set up and run VirtualBox on your M1 Mac.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

* An M1 Mac

* Oracle VirtualBox installed (available for download from the official website)

* A valid copy of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (or any other supported operating system)

Step 1: Install Wacom Desktop Center

The first step is to install Wacom Desktop Center, which will allow you to control your virtual machine with a mouse and keyboard. To do this:

* Open the Files and Folders section in VirtualBox

* Find Wacom Desktop Center and add checkmarks to any options that appear

Step 2: Install a Desktop Environment

Since the images used by Multipass do not have a pre-installed graphical desktop, we will need to install one manually. To do this:

* Connect to your virtual machine using multipass shell VMname

* Start the desktop installation by running `multipass shell`

Step 3: Launch the Virtual Machine

To launch the virtual machine, run the following command:

```

multipass launch 22.04 -n primary -c 2 -m 4G -d 50G

```

This will launch a 22.04 Ubuntu VM named `primary` with allocated 2 CPUs, 4 GB of memory, and 50 GB of disk space.

Step 4: Install the Guest Operating System

To install the guest operating system (Ubuntu), simply run the following command:

```

multipass launch 22.04

```

This will deploy an Ubuntu image with default resource configurations.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during installation, here are a few troubleshooting tips:

* Check that your M1 Mac is compatible with VirtualBox

* Verify that you have enough disk space and memory allocated to the virtual machine

* Try restarting the virtual machine or reinstalling Ubuntu

Running Oracle VirtualBox on an M1 Mac requires some setup and configuration, but with these steps, you should be able to get started quickly. Whether you're looking to run a specific operating system for testing purposes or simply want to experience the flexibility of virtualization, this guide should provide a solid foundation for getting started.

References

* Oracle VirtualBox: 'www.virtualbox.org'(http://www.virtualbox.org)

* Multipass: 'multipass.run'(https://multipass.run)

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