Option #1 -- Virtual Computer
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.. _Virtual_Computer_Setup:

The instructions in this section are aimed at getting the CODAS virtual
computer running on your computer.  All external packages and CODAS
software are already installed, as is the topographic
database we use.  Once the virtual machine is installed, it is ready for use.

This page has the following sections:

  - :ref:`An Introduction to the Virtual Computer<vbox_intro>`
  - :ref:`"Importing" the OVA file into Virtual Box<vbox_import>`
  - :ref:`Desktop navigation: finding your way around<vbox_navigation>`
  - :ref:`Configuration tweaks for a better experience<vbox_configuration>`
  - :ref:`Errors and warnings when starting up for the first time<vbox_startup>`
  - :ref:`Resetting the MAC address (for 18.04)<vbox_reset_MAC>`

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.. include::  vbox_intro.rst
.. include::  vbox_import.rst
.. include::  vbox_navigation.rst
.. include::  vbox_configuration.rst
.. include::  vbox_startup.rst
.. include::  vbox_reset_MAC.rst



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