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commands to reinstall Guest Additions You need to place the .iso file via VirtualBox GUI
#!/bin/bash
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# Copyright (c) 2013 KimSia Sim
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# Ubuntu 13.04 vm to reinstall the Guest Additions
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# partly inspired by https://github.com/fespinoza/checklist_and_guides/wiki/Creating-a-vagrant-base-box-for-ubuntu-12.04-32bit-server
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# Run this by executing the following from a fresh install of Ubuntu guest VM:
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# bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.github.com/gist/5727446)"
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# Be sure to replace <webapp.com> with your intended webapp name.
# Also, run this as root, unless you enjoy failing.
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sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) build-essential
mkdir /media/cdrom
mount /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom
sudo sh /media/cdrom/VBoxLinuxAdditions.run
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