How to Install VirtualBox on Void Linux

VirtualBox is an open-source virtualization software that allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single computer. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install VirtualBox on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following:

  • A working installation of Void Linux
  • Administrative privileges
  • Internet connection to download VirtualBox

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any new software, it is recommended to update your system to ensure that all packages are up to date. Run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S && sudo xbps-install -u

This will synchronize the package repository and update any outdated packages on your system.

Step 2: Add the VirtualBox Repository

VirtualBox is not included in the default package repositories of Void Linux. Therefore, we need to add the VirtualBox repository to our system. Run the following command:

sudo echo "https://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/virtualbox/6.1.26_1/" >> /etc/apk/repositories

This will add the VirtualBox repository URL to the list of available package sources.

Step 3: Install VirtualBox

Now that we have added the VirtualBox repository, we can install VirtualBox using the following command:

sudo xbps-install virtualbox

This command will download and install VirtualBox and all the necessary dependencies.

Step 4: Add Your User to the vboxusers Group

To run VirtualBox, your user account needs to be a member of the vboxusers group. Run the following command to add your user to the group:

sudo usermod -aG vboxusers <username>

Where <username> is your username.

Step 5: Start the VirtualBox Service

To start the VirtualBox service, run the following command:

sudo vboxconfig

This command will configure the VirtualBox kernel modules and start the VirtualBox service.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have gone through the steps to install VirtualBox on Void Linux. Now that you have VirtualBox installed on your system, you can start using it to run multiple operating systems on your computer.