Did you try searching for Qemu packages? I believe you could do something like apt-cache search qemu from the terminal. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 24, 2019, at 7:40 AM, Linux for blind general discussion <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Okay so from a base Debian/Ubuntu install....what packages do I need to do the qemu-img stuff since I tried the man kemu and it kept saying no manual for qemu > > Is that supposed to happen? > >> On 24/08/2019 00:07, Linux for blind general discussion wrote: >> Hello, >> >> Let's create a qemu directory in your $HOME and go there with these >> commands: >> >> mkdir $HOME/qemu >> cd $HOMeqemu >> >> Thjen create a virtual disk of size 2O G (Slint needs around 13G). >> Check first that you have enough space then type: >> qemu-img create disk.raw 20G >> >> Then write a script to set up your VM. Let's name it qemu.sh. here is a >> suggested content: >> >> #/bin/sh >> qemu-system-x86_64 \ >> -machine q35 \ >> -enable-kvm \ >> -cpu host \ >> -boot order=d \ >> -m 2G \ >> -soundhw hda \ >> -boot menu=on \ >> -display gtk \ >> -vga std \ >> -drive file=disk.raw,format=raw,media=disk \ >> -cdrom slint64-14.2.1.2.iso >> >> Make the script executable: >> chmod 755 qemu.sh >> >> This is a simple example. I assume that the ISO is also in $HOME/qemu, >> else after -cdrom indicate its path. >> >> After installation, cloe the virtukla machibe and before staring it >> again change the boot order to boot on the virtual drive: >> -boot order=c >> >> To know more read "man qemu". >> >> Best, >> >> Didier >> >>> On 23/08/2019 22:58, Linux for blind general discussion wrote: >>> Yes I do need help to set up the VM. I use VirtualBox since I know it works....but can you walk me through the very beginning, I assume I can use libvert-manager for this, right? >>> >>> Or how do I do this, then. I'm a complete and utter beginner at kemu honestly >>> >>>> On 23/08/2019 21:48, Linux for blind general discussion wrote: >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> Didier, Slint maintainer, here. >>>> >>>> I suggest to use Qemu instead. It works well, and the sound is way better than with VirtualBox. >>>> >>>> That's what I use first to test the new Slint ISOs, before trying them on bare metal. >>>> >>>> If you need help to set up the virtual machine, just ask. >>>> >>>> Best regards, >>>> >>>> Didier >>>> >>>>> On 23/08/2019 22:11, Linux for blind general discussion wrote: >>>>> I thought for some reason Vbox (the one from the 18.04 repos) supportd Slackware? I'm not sure though, when I put in Slackware so Vbox can auto find it, it defaulted to Win7. Not...quite what I want. So...yeah, anyone got Slint to work on a VM? I have a perfectly good Ubuntu physical machine, wanted to test Slint out and see if it's any good in a VM >>>>> >>>>>> On 23/08/2019 21:08, Linux for blind general discussion wrote: >>>>>> I tried this under Windows and VMWare player, had the same issue. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> No longer an option, soled the Mac with the bootcamp, so have to learn virtualization the linux way, since it is all I have now. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Warm regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Brandt Steenkamp >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent using thunderbird on Ubuntu 19.04. >>>>>> >>>>>> I teach macOS as well as iOS, not because I want to, but because it's easy. >>>>>> >>>>>>> On 2019/08/23 22:04, Linux for blind general discussion wrote: >>>>>>> Okay, I'm trying to set Slint up in Virtualbox but....using the latest ISO, nothing happens. What settings do I need to config for the VM to work successfully? >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Blinux-list mailing list >>>> Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx >>>> https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Blinux-list mailing list >>> Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx >>> https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Blinux-list mailing list >> Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx >> https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list > > _______________________________________________ > Blinux-list mailing list > Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list _______________________________________________ Blinux-list mailing list Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list