Install Your Own Virtual CSE Labs Machine
You can install your own virtual machine on your personal computer, and get an Ubuntu desktop that is similar to a CSE lab machine. This virtual machine does not require internet connectivity, and has most software a CSE lab or VOLE has.
Feature | CSE Lab Computer | Virtual Machine |
---|---|---|
Ubuntu Linux OS | Yes | Yes |
Software | Yes | Most |
Graphical Interface | Yes | Yes |
CSE Home Directory | Yes | No |
UMN Login Credentials | Yes | No |
Access to modules | Yes | No |
Installing the Virtual CSE Labs Machine
- Download and install VirtualBox.
- For detailed install instructions see VirtualBox's Installation Details.
- Download the current LTS version of Ubuntu.
- Create a virtual machine with VirtualBox and the LTS version of Ubuntu.
- For detailed instructions see VirtualBox's Creating Your First Virtual Machine.
- Start the virtual machine.
- In the virtual machine:
- Open a web browser.
- Download the CSE Get Packages script (UMN login required).
- Open Terminal.
- Navigate to the Get Packages script.
- Run the script.
- Note: the script will take some time to run and complete.
- If you need to stop the script, press Ctrl + C on the keyboard.
- You can rerun the script at a later time to complete setup.
- Recommended installation settings
- Select mail deliver: local
- Select window manager: lightdm
- Note: the script will take some time to run and complete.
- Your virtual CSE Labs machine is ready to use.
Troubleshooting Installation
- Error: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock-frontend
- Ubuntu may still be updating after the virtual machine installation.
- Wait 30 minutes and try running the script again.