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cannot enlarge window in ubuntu using VB

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I have installed virtual box on my imac osx lion. I installed ubuntu into the VB. I can not enlarge the ubuntu window to full screen. Any suggestions?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Did you install the guest additions?

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Don (dons1634-comcast) said : 		#2

I installed the VB indicated for use with mac osx with extensions. I do not think it indicated if it included guest additions.

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Don (dons1634-comcast) said : 		#3

located guest additions and downloaded them. program indicated that they were installed. still no effect noted.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#4

Then run:

gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

add this text:

Section "Device"
 Identifier "Configured Video Device"
 Driver "vboxvideo"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
 Identifier "Configured Monitor"
 Option "DPMS"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
 Identifier "Default Screen"
 Monitor "Configured Monitor"
 Device "Configured Video Device"
 DefaultDepth 24
 SubSection "Display"
  Depth 24
  Modes "1024x768"
 EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
 Identifier "Default Layout"
 Screen "Default Screen"
EndSection

Save the new file and reboot, should be ok

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