How to install and use sdlmame on Linux (debian/ubuntu)

“Xmame” is first emulator coming to mind when we talk on a MAME on Linux systems, however it’s not been developed for some time. “Sdlmame” is recommended in Xmame websites and forums. sudo aptitude install sdlmame This command installs sdlmame from repositories. [note]It is possible to download latest version from sdlmame website but I personally […]

How to install Virtualbox in Ubuntu

With Ubuntu 8.10 you only need one command to have Virtualbox running: sudo apt-get install virtualbox-ose You’ll find its icon under Applications – Accessories. In Ubuntu 8.04 and prior versions: sudo apt-get install virtualbox-ose sudo apt-get install virtualbox-ose-modules-`uname -r` sudo adduser $USER vboxusers log out and log in (hit Ctrl-Alt-Backspace) You probably need to run […]