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 = Installing Virtualbox and its Extension Pack=
-{{tip|You will need to know what kernel version is being run when installing Virtualbox. To acquire this information, enter the command '''uname -r''' into the terminal.}}
 Although a basic Virtualbox Installation may suffice for some users, it is also recommended to download and install the optional '''Extension Pack''' for it. This provides several new features, including the ability to use USB devices such as data sticks and printers in virtual machine environments.
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 ==Install Virtualbox==
+{{tip|You will need to know what kernel version is being run when installing Virtualbox. To acquire this information, enter the command '''uname -r''' into the terminal.}}
 To install Virtualbox, enter the following command in the terminal:
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-It will then be necessary to select the appropriate '''Virtualbox Module''' to install, depending on the kernel version currently being run.
+It will then be necessary to select the appropriate '''Virtualbox Module''' to install, depending on the kernel version currently being run. Rather like installing a driver, doing so will ensure that Virtualbox is able to run properly.
-Once the installation has completed, it will then be necessary to add the ''Virtualbox Module'' to your kernel. Rather like installing a driver, doing so will ensure that Virtualbox is able to run properly. To add the Virtualbox kernel module, enter the following command:
+Once the installation has completed, it will then be necessary to add the ''Virtualbox Module'' to your kernel. To do so, enter the following command:
   sudo modprobe vboxdrv