Installation instructions for Virtual Machine Image

geasrmotion789 · December 11, 2018, 6:57am

Hi,
So I downloaded the “husarion-vm.vmdk.xz” file from Downloads | Husarion. I wanted to ask what are the exact instructions to install this file onto my computer? It isn’t a .iso file, so I am unsure. I’d appreciate help.

lukasz.mitka · December 11, 2018, 11:50am

Hi geasrmotion789,

The husarion-vm.vmdk.xz is archived virtual disk file for VirtualBox.

Install VirtualBox
Extract the archive, you will get a husarion-vm.vmdk file.
Start VirtualBox and create new virtual machine for “Linux” → “Ubuntu (64-bit)”
When creator ask for virtual drive, choose “Use an existing virtual hard disk file” and select 'husarion-vm.vmdk`.
Start your virtual machine.

Regards,
Łukasz

geasrmotion789 · December 11, 2018, 3:18pm

@lukasz.mitka Is it possible to install the husarion-vm.vmdk file directly into the drive and not just a virtual machine? If so, how could I do this?

lukasz.mitka · December 11, 2018, 3:29pm

It is not possible to install it directly to drive.
The image contains Ubuntu 16.04 with ROS and Husarnet.
If you want it installed directly on your drive, you will have to manually install ROS and Husarnet.

Regards,
Łukasz