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How to Install FreeBSD 9.0 KDE4 32bit Desktop on VMWare Fusion 4

August 1, 2012 | By Duchateaux.

The Guide shows you Step-by-Step How to Install a FreeBSD 9.0 KDE4 i386 Powered Desktop on VMware Fusion 4-5.

All Steps are Visually Shown but you need to Check if the Proposed Setup is Right for yours Needs…
During FreeBSD Installation Use the Space-Bar and Arrows to Select Components to Install and the Enter Key to Make a Selection a Menu or to Confirm Setup.
Take the Time of Reading and Understanding Getting a Clear Insight

On Guide Bottom you Find Links to youtube and Vimeo Video of Installation.

Howto Install VMware Tools on FreeBSD 9 Easy Visual-Guide.

How to Install FreeBSD 9.0 KDE4 32bit Desktop on VMWare Fusion 4
FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Desktop
  1. Download FreeBSD 9.0 i386:

    Unix FreeBSD 9 i386.iso

After Downloaded you can Directly Load the Iso into VMware as a Virtual DVD.

  • Create a New Virtual Machine by Menu File >> New
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Create New Virtual Machine

  • Browse the FreeBSD 9 Iso Location
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Browse FreeBSD Iso

  • To Finalize Creation Click on Finish
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Finish Machine Creation

  • To Finalize Creation Click on Finish
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Finish Machine Creation

  • On Settings Menu Select Hard-Disk and Follow this Trace below to have a Issue-Free Virtual Disk Setup:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Issue-Free Virtual Disk Setup

  • Select Memory to Set the RAM Memory
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Memory Setup

  • Start the Virtual Machine:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Memory Setup

  • At the Splash Screen type Enter to Start FreeBSD Installation
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Start FreeBSD Installation

  • Select Install:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Install

  • Select Keyboard Layout:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Keyboard Layout

  • Set Hostname and Click on Enter:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Set Hostname

  • Select Distribution Components and Click on Enter:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Distribution Components

  • Automatic Checksum Verification:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Checksum Verification

  • Automatic Archive Extraction:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Archive Extraction

  • Select Guided Partitioning Schema:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Partitioning Schema Guided

    Possibly Modify or Create the Partitions.

    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Partitioning Schema Review

    Then Execute the Partitioning.

    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Partitioning Schema Guides

  • Partition Editor:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Partition Editor

  • Set the Root Password:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Set Root Password

  • Start Network Configuration Setup:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Start Network Configuration

  • Set IPv4 On:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Set IPv4 On

  • Set DHCP On:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Set DHCP On

  • Set IPv6 Off:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Set IPv6 Off
    If your Network Should be IPv6 Powered then Proceed to Turn it On…

  • Final Network Setup:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Final Network Setup

  • Select Time:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Time

  • Select Time Zone:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Time Zone

  • For Big Countries Select Country Time Zone:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Country Time Zone

  • Select Services to Start at Boot Time:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Services Start Boot Time

  • Turn Dumpdev On or Off:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Dumpdev Configuration
    In Case your System is of Particular Importance then Turn Dumpdev On.

  • Next Create At Least One Normal User

    In Fact this is Important For Booting Into the KDE4 Desktop!

    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Adding Normal User
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Added Normal User

  • Apply Changes and Exit:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Apply Changes and Exit

  • Select Manual Configuration on Shell to Change Settings or Add Components:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Manual Configuration Shell

  • Install the nano Editor and then Start the Sysinstall Configuration:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Install Nano Editor and Sysinstall Configuration
    The Two Command to Execute on Shell are:

    pkg_add -v -r nano

    After the nano has been Installed then Start Sysinstall:

    sysinstall

    The Sysinstall Text Configuration Tool will Show Up.

  • Select Configure:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Configure

  • Select Packages:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select Packages

  • Select CD/DVD:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Packages Installation Media
    The Other Possibilities are Not Investigated here But Remains an Available Possibility…

  • Select the X11 Group:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select X11 Packages Group

  • Select the KDE 4 Package:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select KDE 4 Group

  • Select the Xorg Package:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Select KDE 4 Group
    Latest Click on Enter to Finalize.

  • Select Install with Tab and Then Confirm your Choice:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Confirm Packages Installation

  • Now Wait Until Package Installation Achievement.

  • Click the Tab Key and Enter to Exit:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Exit Sysinstall Menu

  • Reboot to Activate the Nano Editor:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Reboot to Activate Nano Editor
    On Shell Execute:

    reboot

  • After Rebooting on Shell Login as root

    Then Edit /etc/rc.conf to Enable KDE Login at Boot.

    After Rebooting on Shell Login as root and Edit /etc/rc.conf:

    nano /etc/rc.conf

    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Enable KDE Manager
    Below the Content to Insert inside the rc.conf:

    dbus_enable="YES"
    hald_enable="YES"
    kdm4_enable="YES"
    local_startup="${local_startup} /usr/local/kde4/etc/rc.d"
  • Final Reboot to Start-Up your Magically Powered KDE4 FreeBSD 9.0 Unix Desktop:
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Reboot Into KDE 4

  • Now you Should View the KDE 4 Login Screen:)
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Login Screen

  • Wait a Bit for KDE 4 Loading:)
    Install FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 Loading

  • Pictures of the KDE 4 Desktop on FreeBSD :9
    FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Desktop 1
    FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Desktop 2
    FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Desktop 3
    FreeBSD 9 KDE 4 VMware Fusion 4 Desktop 4

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