How to Install Ubuntu Desktop on a Virtual Machine using VirtualBox 7
If you want to learn Linux and play around with it in a safe environment, it is best to give it a try by running Linux on a virtual machine using a virtualization solution from Oracle called VirtualBox.
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6 min readNov 21, 2022
Download a Linux distribution
For this example, I will be using Ubuntu Desktop LTS, but the installation steps are very similar to any
It is best first to start downloading the Linux distribution. For example, Ubuntu Desktop LTS is about 3.6 GB in size, and depending on your internet connection, this may take a while to download.
If you wish to install Ubuntu Desktop, head to the Ubuntu download page and click on Download.
Install VirtualBox
VirtualBox is a free virtualization solution. VirtualBox is available for many operating systems, including Windows and macOS. Go to the VirtualBox download page to find the installation package for your operating system.
