
How we made the image.
Note:( This procedure works for both the 6.06 and 7.10 server)
ubuntu-6.06.2-server-i386.vdi
Download the VDI FREE here
Installing Ubuntu 6.06 LTS LAMP Server in VirtualBox
This is a little more involved than you would think, in the end we were able to get it all running.
We have made the resulting .vdi file available via bit torrent here
Create a new virtual machine in VirtualBox
Insure that the IO APCI is activated in the Advanced setting on the Manager or by using the VBoxManage modifyvm command. This is necessary to avoid the "swap partition error" (ii)
Use the Ubuntu 6.06.iso/7.10 to load the system. When we installed the system we all the default selections.
Once the system has completed the installation process. Do Not remove the DVD/ISO as instructed.
Dealing with the "Uncompressing Linus..." lockup" at boot (iii)
After the system loads allow the system to reboot from the installation .ISO/CD
Select "Restore Broken System" from the menu
Go through the normal Language/Keybord selections.
We used the Guided partitioner and "Use entire partition" so we select the first Filesystem
At the command line we enter each of the commands below
apt-get update
apt-get remove linux-server
apt-get install linux-386
apt-get install linux-server
exit
use the menu to Reboot the system
That's it.