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student:vm:start [2020/08/20 11:27] lam2mostudent:vm:start [2023/06/13 12:09] (current) – Update UUG VM page lam2mo
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 ===== Virtual Machine ===== ===== Virtual Machine =====
  
-The Unix Users Group (UUG) maintains a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_machine|virtual machine]] (VM) that allows you to use a Linux-based operating system regardless of what operating system is on your computer. The virtual machine also comes with a utility that automates the installation of software needed for various CS courses.+For several years, the Unix Users Group (UUG) maintained a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_machine|virtual machine]] (VM) that allows you to use a Linux-based operating system regardless of what operating system is on your computer. The virtual machine also came with a utility that automates the installation of software needed for various CS courses. 
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 +**The image is no longer actively maintained as of 2021.** The instructions on this page have been retained in case they have value in helping you to get other virtual machines working. If you would like assistance getting a VM working or would like to talk about the options available, please visit the Unix Users Group. 
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 +==== VM Instructions ====
  
 First, you will need to download and install [[https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads|VirtualBox]] if you do not already have it. Then, download the [[https://w3.cs.jmu.edu/uug/latest.ova|VM image]] (warning: it is a large file!) and double-click it to begin the setup process. First, you will need to download and install [[https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads|VirtualBox]] if you do not already have it. Then, download the [[https://w3.cs.jmu.edu/uug/latest.ova|VM image]] (warning: it is a large file!) and double-click it to begin the setup process.
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 If you are interested in seeing how the VM image is built or if you are interested in contributing, please visit the [[https://github.com/jmunixusers/cs-vm-build|project repository]] on Github. If you are interested in seeing how the VM image is built or if you are interested in contributing, please visit the [[https://github.com/jmunixusers/cs-vm-build|project repository]] on Github.
  
-**WARNING FOR MAC USERS:** There are [[https://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=98763|known issues]] with VirtualBox on macOS 11.0 ("Big Sur")If you wish to use a VM on your machineyou should **NOT** upgrade to Big Sur at this time.+**Note for M1 "Apple Silicon" Users:** Since these machines use completely different CPUs, they are incapable of running VirtualBox with the Linux Mint image. The UUG is attempting to make a compatible VM, but its a fast moving target that's difficult to fully test. Mint also isn't released for M1, so this VM uses Ubuntu with the same tools, but a different look than the lab machines. If you'd like to try running a Linux VM on your M1, first download a current version of [[https://github.com/utmapp/UTM/releases|UTM]], and then download the [[https://w3.cs.jmu.edu/uug/testing/|VM image]]. Please send any feedbackpositive or negative to [[ripleymj@jmu.edu]].