Installation Xubuntu: Update the installation guide of the Xubuntu according to the new version of virtual box

[SanikaMunankar]

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While installing Xubuntu, I found several changes that are required to be made to the Guide of installation of the Xubuntu for the VirtualBox software. Following are the changes:

1. Previous installation had pages to the installation where you can go back or to the next page while installing the OS, now the pages have changed to dropdown menu where while editing one block of setup like memory and storage only memory and storage dropdown is in collapsed state. So change the wording to dropdown instead of pages in the guide and finish button is always clickable so new TOP students may mistaken the button for next page button.
2. Previous installation had option on first page named something like skip the unattended installation requiring it to be ticked. This has now changed to Proceed with unattended installation is by default ticked thus requiring it to not be ticked.
3. Regarding video memory, Setting of OS Settings(Xubuntu Settings)->screen->Display->video memory is now set to 16mb as default and needs to change manually to 128mb otherwise the Xubuntu OS or any virtual OS will be displayed as smaller screen even on full screen the screen visible will be equivalent to the size of youtube video player when it is non fullscreen and non theater mode or a 720p downloaded video that is not set on full screen.
4. After installation of Chrome on Xubuntu or any other OS, VirtualBox does not provide ssh or dns service so the chrome allowing only to search on search box, and making it unable to open any website or opening login page. Solution to this is go to OS Settings(Xubuntu Settings)->Network->Adapter 1->make sure the 'Enable Network Adapter' is ticked and in Attached to dropdown menu, change NAT(default) to Bridged Adapter this will enable opening websites in Chrome on Xubuntu

These changes are Executed and Tested by me with help of fellow contributors on Discord. Update the Guide as soon as possible to make it easier for new students to get started on TOP.

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Foundations

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https://www.theodinproject.com/lessons/foundations-installations

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I loved discussing this issue in discord community and the people there help you as soon as possible

[SanikaMunankar]

Raised several Issues in Foundations section of TOP. Specifically the Installation of Xubuntu on VirtualBox

[SanikaMunankar]

Edited the issue so it is more detailed and understandable.

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[wise-king-sullyman]

Thanks for taking the time to not only make this issue, but to refine it!

@TheOdinProject/installations thoughts?

[SanikaMunankar]

Appreciate the follow-up! Just wanted to help prevent new students from running into the same issue I did, happy to clarify anything if needed.

[Nayab-Gauhar]

Hi! I'd like to work on this issue for Hacktoberfest. I can help update the Xubuntu installation guide to reflect the latest VirtualBox changes by:

• Updating terminology from 'pages' to 'dropdown menus' to match the new VirtualBox interface • Clarifying the 'Proceed with unattended installation' checkbox (now needs to be UNTICKED) • Adding instructions for manually setting video memory to 128MB (Settings→Display→Video Memory) • Including the Network Adapter fix (changing from NAT to Bridged Adapter for Chrome/web browsing) • Adding note about the 'Finish' button always being clickable to prevent confusion

I'll review PR #30228 to ensure no duplication and will update the markdown files with these tested improvements. Could you please assign this issue to me? Thanks!

[SanikaMunankar]

Thanks for offering to work on this. I’m not a maintainer, so I can’t assign the issue. I raised it because the installation guide was outdated, and I faced all of these problems myself. I’ve already resolved them on my end, so I know how each issue can be fixed.

I’m open to helping once you open the PR if you need any input or testing.

[CouchofTomato]

@xandora Would you mind giving your thoughts on this.