Create ISO from folder or CDROM in Linux

very useful tools to create ISO using command line in Linux !!

Perform Clonehd on Base VDI w/ latest snapshot in Virtualbox

Normal VBoxManage clonehd command is used to perform cloning of any VDI file. however the limitation is only "base" VDI is cloned. for sure u want to perform cloning of your latest VDI right?

this is what i did.. (credit is given to this URL)

http://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?p=4316#p103299

take note of UUID that i use !!

How to install Virtualbox Guest Addition for Linux Mint 8 (as guest) on Ubuntu 9.10 (as host)

1. go to VirtualBox screen.. go to Devices > Install Guest Addition..

2. immediately u will see an ISO being mounted on your Ubuntu desktop..

3. go to Terminal.. and run this..

cd /media/cdrom
sudo bash ./VBoxLinuxAdditions-x86.run

Note: x86 here coz my guest OS ie. Linux Mint 8 is of x86.