At Sun, 1 Dec 2013 19:35:07 -0600,
YOEL wrote:
> I am trying to install linux under virtual box (VM) I downloaded
> from Oracle.  I got difficulties actually getting linux to that VM.
> I got Windows 8 on my computer and in the past I has a dual boot
> which was not very convenient Does anyone knows where I can download
> a VM with linux or any other method would be appreciated.

Try the vagrant build for XE.

https://github.com/hilverd/vagrant-ubuntu-oracle-xe

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Chad