How to Install Oracle VirtualBox on Ubuntu 19.04

Oracle VirtualBox is a free virtualization software which you can use to power up multiple operating systems on a single host. I have been using VirtualBox for some years now. Usually I test the new Linux distribution on my VirtualBox before install it on a dedicated PC or server. VirtualBox is available for Windows, Mac and also Linux. In this article, I am going to show you how to install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 19.04.

Steps to Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 19.04

Step 1. Download Oracle VirtualBox for Ubuntu

Oracle, the VirtualBox developer provides a special file format for Ubuntu users. First, we need to download this DEB file. Use the link below to obtain the DEB package.

https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/6.0.12/virtualbox-6.0_6.0.12-133076~Ubuntu~bionic_amd64.deb

Step 2. Install the VirtualBox

Once you have the DEB file, you can start install it. Right-click the DEB file and then choose Open with Software Install.

Next, click Install and the installation should start immediately.

Now you can start using Oracle VirtualBox on Ubuntu 19.04

Thanks for reading this short article.

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