Re: [Texmacs-dev] MathBox - A GNU Linux VirtualBox Virtual Guest Appliance (aka "a virtual machine")

[Michael Lachmann]

Hi!

I am interested in trying the box out. I have also prepared such a
box, but installed it only with R + TeXmacs.

Michael

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Michael Lachmann, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.


On 12 March 2013 01:20, David E. Miller <address@hidden> wrote:
> All developers:
>
> I have configured an Oracle VM VirtualBox guest using the GNU/Linux
> distribution Lubuntu. This guest VM will run on MS Windows, OS X, supported
> Linux distributions, Solaris, et al. It is also compatible with the VMware
> player since the it uses VMDK as the disk format.
>
> This VM features TeXmacs along with other core mathematics software. It was
> created as a consequence of the frustrations involved with compatibility
> issues involved with using TeXmacs on these different operating systems. The
> MathBox VM is a complete GNU Linux distribution that may be configured after
> installation as desired for individual circumstances. It is based on Ubuntu
> and Debian so users have access to the power of all tools available to these
> systems as packages.
>
> There is no cost for this VM. It is offered for use as a public service. It
> requires about 20 minutes or less to install not including download time
> which obviously will vary according to individual circumstances. It requires
> users to install Oracle VM VirtualBox host software (recommended) or a
> VMware player (not used by author, but should work). The VirtualBox
> extension pack is also recommended. The MathBox VM is an OVA format that is
> merely imported using the Oracle VM Host manager software. An included
> INSTALL file contains complete installation instructions.
>
> For those with an interest in this MathBox VM please reply to this message
> and I will send instructions for downloading the VM.
>
> Best wishes.
>
> David E. Miller
>
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