Ubuntu in XP using VirtualBox

[bavi]

I installed ubuntu from .iso on XP. I cannot change Screen resolution. how do I fix it?

[synapsys]

Same as always...

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=83973

[CSandman]

If you've installed the VirtualBox Addons or whatever they call it (equivalent to vmware's guest addons) then a default guest install of ubuntu should dynamically change screen resolution when you resize the window.

[Ratscallion]

Seeing as we're on the topic of virtualbox and the new version was released not too long ago with some form of hardware acceleration... Does that mean I can use compiz (or another compositor) in Ubuntu in a vm?

[forestpiskie]

http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=6218568&postcount=8

Guest additions

Thread moved to Virtualisation

[synapsys]

Seeing as we're on the topic of virtualbox and the new version was released not too long ago with some form of hardware acceleration... Does that mean I can use compiz (or another compositor) in Ubuntu in a vm?

There is a check box to 'enable 3d acceleration'

[trav08]

Using VirtualBox 3.0.4 and I have a XP Host with Ubuntu 9.04 guest.. I have no option in VirtualBox for "Devices" -> "Install Guest Addons"

[trav08]

NeverMind,.. I figured out that you have to boot the guest OS first, then in the Guest OS VirtualBox window Install Addons in in there.