On 03/18/12 10:10, fullmoon wrote: > I've downloaded the /install50.iso (x86) and verified the sha-256. > > Under Ubuntu 11.10 running the virtualbox "4.1.10-76795~Ubuntu~oneiric" > from the Oracle site, I've set up a virtual machine to go through the > install process and learn how not to shoot myself in the foot. But > virtualbox reports it as having "aborted". > > I suspect a bug in the latest virtualbox update, has anyone else been > able to run this ISO under this latest version of virtualbox?
I've run it under some versions of virtualbox, but can't vouch for most recent versions. Most virtualization solutions have proven very clearly they are about getting the things they care about (all the world is Windows and Linux) to seem to work, as opposed to providing true virtual hardware emulation that any OS can utilize. > I've seen references to openBSD requiring a primary partition for > install, and I've also seen references to some previous version (4.4?) > having added support for installing to an extended partition, can > someone verify that 5.0 will install in an extended partition? it can work...it depends on a lot of things BEYOND OpenBSD. On a single-booting machine, there's no reason to worry about extended partitions. If you are multibooting, you have a lot of bits and pieces to make work. I've heard trustworthy reports that extended partitions can work...but you will have to verify all your bits. > Before burning a USB stick and attempting a live install, I'd like to do > whatever is possible to avoid wiping my entire hard-drive. I have an > extended partition available but will have to do some shifting if a > primary partition is required. ok. stop. Re-read the section of the FAQ on multibooting...pay close attention to the parts that point out how difficult it is, how it isn't recommended for new users. This is all stuff that if you have to ask, you shouldn't be doing it. At the point you are asking these questions, the process to find the answers yourself should be moderately clear. When you can do that, you will be at a position to understand the process well enough to avoid disasters...or at least immediately understand what you did wrong should you make an error. I'm curious about this reference to "USB stick" for install. Second time I've heard a new user rolling-their-own install process using flash drives on multi-boot systems in the last month or so. What is prompting this? Someone providing some questionable advice out there? > TIA, apologies if this email is not sent as plain-text, Thunderbird > doesn't always do what I expect. came through fine. Familiar with that problem, though... :-/ Nick.
