How to install Ubuntu using VirtualBox

Today, we are going to teach you how to use VirtualBox to install Ubuntu using Windows. (This could easily be done on Linux, or a Mac too.) This is a great option for those of you who want to get a programming environment and those who want to avoid dual-booting your computer since it involves a great risk if done wrong. Virtualizing an OS is an easy task and it only takes a few steps. It should take a new user about five minutes to get going. So let’s get started.

What you need to virtualize Ubuntu on VirtualBox

Step 1: Create a new Virtual Machine

Prolog apparently reveals the answer to life if you try finding a binding for the variable X. Since it tries proving X for any value, apparently it decides to use the answer to life as the binding. Mysterious!? Tell us what you think.

Even Google agrees

Why is 42 the answer to the universe and everything in life? Beats me but apparently its the true answer. Try asking Google it doesn’t disagree.

And before you start doubting the big G, you have to consider xkcd webcomics, which are awesome btw. Check out Ask the admin and find out how xkcd is related to the answer to life as well.
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Want to start programming in C++? No worries. There is nothing to buy. It also isn’t difficult to get started! Anyone can learn! Talk Binary offers a variety of tutorials to get you started on the right track and right away! We’ll also step through every step of the process so you can get started as soon as possible!

So what do I need to know to get started?

You can either program right away in Windows, or can download and install Ubuntu! It’s all based on preference. I’d recommend you to try both out first before you decide on where to start.

1. If you want a programming environment you can try out Linux Distribution Ubuntu and Install Dual-Boot Ubuntu on your computer so you may boot either Windows or Linux!

a. Then you should check out How to write and compile a C++ program in Linux. This tutorial will step you through the process of compiling a C++ program in Linux using the terminal.

2. If you want to try programming first in your Windows environment you should check out How to write and compile a C++ program in Windows using an IDE. Read more »