Xmipp in Virtual Machine

To easily start developing software with Xmipp we propose you to use it in a virtual machine. We have created a virtual Linux machine with Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat, where we have installed eclipse as development environment, with the basic tools and some customizations for Xmipp.

Installation

First of all, you need a virtualization software. We suggest VirtualBox, which has been used to generate XmippVM , but you can use any other.

Once installed the software, download our XmippUbuntu virtualization package. Now, import the virtual machine: in Virtual Box go to File -> Import Appliance, then choose XmippUbuntu.ova and click Next. Now you see the virtual machine parameters, which can be modified now or any time once imported. Finally, click Finish.

First time run

By the first time, check the system starts correctly and you autologin as xmippuser. If the system asks the root password for updates, this is xmipp. Now, launch Eclipse and, if the virtual machine has internet access, let update xmipp to the most recent development version. Do right click onto "xmipp" project in the Project Explorer (on the left) and go to Team -> Update. If a password is required it is xmipp.

For more information about compiling and other stuffs, check the section EclipSe.

Enjoy Xmipp!!

-- JoaquinOton - 13 Jan 2011