Problem installing virtualbox on ubuntu 9.04

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I'm using ubuntu 9.04. From last few days I'm trying to install a virtualbox,but i can't. I went to this link for virtualbox. https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Download_Old_Builds_3_0 Found the virtualbox for my version. After downloading it in xp i restarted my pc and opened ubuntu. While installing by package installer there is a problem. But the status giving a massage everytime I'm trying to install.it saying "Error: Dependency is not satisfiable: libcurl3 (>=7.16.2-1)". Here is an icon named "install package" but its hidden. I don't know what's the problem.I'm new to ubuntu,pls try to help me.

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Sep 23 '12 at 14:43

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First open the place where you downloaded Virtual Box package.deb file.

Open terminal

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sudo dpkg -i

Drag and drop virtualbox package.deb file into terminal with using mouse. Come back to terminal and press enter. Give password and virtualbox will be installed.

edited Sep 23 '12 at 14:43

answered Sep 23 '12 at 12:31

KK Patel

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I don't know how to use terminal.is there any way to learn terminal? – debanjan Sep 24 '12 at 04:20
It is very simple.Pres ctrl+alt+t to open it. You have just write command given above. – KK Patel Sep 24 '12 at 08:30

Problem installing virtualbox on ubuntu 9.04

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