2009-11-11
Ubuntu: Convert a VMWare image for use in VirtualBox
This is a very short summary of how I did my conversion. Perhaps it can be useful to some one else.
Preparation
1. Follow instructions from the VirtualBox site to add the Ubuntu repositories. Also add the GPG key as per instructions on the same page.
2. Run the following command:
Conversion
I had my vmware disk image split in 2GB parts, so firts we need to convert them into a single image (as per these instructions):
Final Touches
You can now define a new VirtualBox machine and use the converted disk. After boot-up, un-install vmware-tools (if it was installed).
You should be good to go.
Preparation
1. Follow instructions from the VirtualBox site to add the Ubuntu repositories. Also add the GPG key as per instructions on the same page.
2. Run the following command:
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install qemu virtualbox-3.0 dkms
Conversion
I had my vmware disk image split in 2GB parts, so firts we need to convert them into a single image (as per these instructions):
$ sudo vmware-vdiskmanager -r multipart.vmdk -t 0 flattened.vmdk
$ sudo qemu-img flattened.vmdk -O raw win_newdisk.bin
$ sudo VBoxManage convertdd newdisk.bin newdisk.vdi
Final Touches
You can now define a new VirtualBox machine and use the converted disk. After boot-up, un-install vmware-tools (if it was installed).
You should be good to go.
2009-10-20
Got a mac
Just got a second hand eMac - and I already love it! First order of business: mounting ISO images. Found this top from osxdaily.com:
I suppose this is in a terminal - will check tonight :-)
$ hdiutil mount sample.iso
I suppose this is in a terminal - will check tonight :-)
2009-09-22
WOW - Facebook and Twitter for free...
FNB Connect now has a special for their ADSL users: surf Facebook and Twitter for free every day from 19:00 to 23:00. Cool :-)
Labels: news
2009-08-31
Amazing stuff...
Here's an interesting product called "d3o" that provide amazing impact protection.
Some movies:
First, the official d3o movie:
And here's a Discovery channel clip:
Can't wait to play with it myself :-)
Some movies:
First, the official d3o movie:
And here's a Discovery channel clip:
Can't wait to play with it myself :-)
2009-08-28
The story of the Seacom cable
2009-08-18
FNB Connect Speed Test
2009-08-17
Disrict 9 Trailer and some related info
Trailer
And here is a look at two other short clips:
"Alive in Joburg" on which District 9 was based:
And"Tetra Vaal":
And here is a look at two other short clips:
"Alive in Joburg" on which District 9 was based:
And"Tetra Vaal":
