Building a Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Dev VM

Installing Ubuntu on a VM

1. Install VirtualBox.
2. Download the Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (x64) iso.
3. Create a Ubuntu (x64) VM with the iso mounted. It can be mounted from storage.
4. Boot the VM. It may take a bit to get going.
5. Go through the Ubuntu installation. Don't install the updates or 3rd party additions.
6. Install the 3rd party guest additions.
7. Restart. You should be able to have a decent resolution now.