GNU/Linux Ubuntu 20.04 Installing Latest QEMU – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install the Latest QEMU from Source Code in Ubuntu 20.04 Focal LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.
QEMU is a Generic Free and Open Source Machine Emulator and Virtualizer.
Most noteworthy: the Latest Qemu Setup on Ubuntu is currently achieved only with a Source Code Installation.
And QEMU make use of KVM, a full Virtualization Solution for Linux on x86 Hardware containing Virtualization Extensions (Intel VT or AMD-V).
Using KVM, one can Run Multiple Virtual Machines Running Unmodified Linux or Windows Images. Each Virtual Machine has private Virtualized Hardware: a Network Card, Disk, Graphics Adapter, etc.
Especially relevant: a 64-bit System it’s not required but strongly Recommended.
Moreover, the guide includes instructions on How to Getting-Started with QEMU KVM Virtualization on Ubuntu.
Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Zorin OS
- Lubuntu
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Pop_OS!
- Xubuntu
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi
- Puppy
- Kubuntu
- LXLE
- Trisquel
- Voyager Ubuntu
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Linux Ultimate Edition (You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)
1. Terminal Getting-Started
How-to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu GNU/Linux:
First Update the Apt Repo Sources with:
sudo apt update
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
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