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==Setup==
===Creating virtual machine===
* Open virtual box
* click on '''new'''
* select type as "linux" and version as "linux2.6/3.x(32-bit)"
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* select ram 512 MB
* create virtual hard drive -> vdi -> dynamic allocation -> 20GB
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* Now follow the instructions

* Go to settings of the machine
* Go to '''storage'''
* Select empty, controller:IDE and choose iso file of BSD
* Click on '''ok'''
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* Now start the machine
* Select the first option using arrow keys and press enter
*Select region as India and Unix standard keymap
*Next, you will get a screen asking how you want to partition the disk.Press "A" to use entire disk.
*In the partition index,keep atleast 1 partition marked as "Free BSD".Also,select the "Install free BSD boot manager".
*Next, you will get a screen where you can select how much memory to give to /,home,boot,etc.Select "A" to auto partition the disk.Then press "Q" to finish the partitioning.
*Choose distribution->all->yes.
*Now, you will get screen asking the installation media.Select CD/DVD and press enter.
*Installation starts and all files are extracted.This process takes about 20 minutes.
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*After the installation is complete,you will get a screen asking you to set up username and password.After seting it,press enter.Now,shutdown the machine.
* Go to storage and remove the iso file
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*Now,start the machine,login using username and password.Your BSD is ready to use!!!

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