How to install virtualbox 5.1.16 on ubuntu 16.04 and ubuntu 16.10

VirtualBox is a well-known free virtualization software that allows us to install one operating system within another without having to leave our session or having to restart the system. It is a very simple way to test different operating systems, which is something that is frequently used on Linux, although VirtualBox is cross-platform and also works on Windows.

VirtualBox has recently been updated to version 5.1.16, which fixes the typical bugs or errors that may arise. Next, we will see how we can install this latest version of VirtualBox in Ubuntu 16.04 and 16.10.

How to install VirtualBox 5.1.16 on Ubuntu 16.04 and Ubuntu 16.10:

In order to install VirtualBox 5.1.16 on either of the two Ubuntu systems, we are going to go to our dear friend Terminal and write the following depending on which operating system you are using:

For ubuntu 16.04 xenial xerus 32 bit:

wget

sudo dpkg -i virtualbox-5.1_5.1.16-113841 ~ Ubuntu ~ xenial_i386.deb

For ubuntu 16.04 xenial xerus 64 bit:

wget

sudo dpkg -i virtualbox-5.1_5.1.16-113841 ~ Ubuntu ~ xenial_amd64.deb

For ubuntu 16.10 yakkety yak 32 bit:

wget

sudo dpkg -i virtualbox-5.1_5.1.16-113841 ~ Ubuntu ~ yakkety_i386.deb

For ubuntu 16.10 yakkety yak 32 bit:

wget

sudo dpkg -i virtualbox-5.1_5.1.16-113841 ~ Ubuntu ~ yakkety_amd64.deb

Once the installation is finished, we only have to open the application in the traditional way, looking for it in the Dashboard or also through the Terminal with the command seen in the image.

We recommend reading how to convert IMG files to Virtualbox VDI format.

VirtualBox also has a portable version that does not require hardware virtualization and includes great hardware support. It also features USB device support, full ACPI support, multi-screen resolutions, and built-in iSCSI support. You can also download it from the following link. I hope it has been useful to you and see you next time.

Source: ubuntumaniac