Overview
Windows and Mac based tutorial and will cover:
- Install Sun VirtualBox
- Install a pre-configured virtual machine with Yahoo! ConnectedTV WDK

Description
We will be installing Sun VirtualBox with a pre-configured Ubunut 8.04 installation and Yahoo! ConnectedTV Simulator to run inside our current operating system. Sun VirtualBox is available for both Mac and Windows so it is a great middle ground for building a virtual testing area. The pre-configured virtual machine contains custom Screen Resolutions to match the TV device platforms available in the market and a shared folder that allows you to easily perform code revisions into the virtual test area without manually moving code into the testing area.

There are two options to complete the setup process:
1. Follow the Easy Installation Process outlined below.
OR
2. Follow the Advanced Installation Process.

Still here? Easy Installation it is.

Let's get the programs we need for the Advanced Installation Process.
VirtualBox - http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Download_Old_Builds_3_1 - Get Version 3.1.2
Pre-Configured Virtual Box - Download

Configured VirtualBox OS Login Information
User: TVUser
Pass: SET TO AUTO LOGIN - CHANGE PASSWORD AS NEEDED


Got Everything? Here we go...

Step 1 - Install Sun VirtualBox
Open the Sun VirtualBox Download. The Installer will now guide you through the setup process.

VirtualBox Welcome Screen
Click Next


VirtualBox Setup
Click Next


VirtualBox Agreement
Confirm you agree to the terms and conditions.
Click Next

VirtualBox Links
Select the Shortcuts you would like to create by checking the box next to the option.
Click Next


VirtualBox Installation Progress
Click Next


VirtualBox Finish Screen
Click Next

Step 2 - Setup Shared Development Folder

Setup a Widget Development Folder
Before we get started setting up Ubuntu, we need to share our folder we will do our widget development from - doing this now will saved a restart later.

Create the folder you would like to use for your widget development.

Right Click on the new Folders and select "Share this folder"

Check -> "Share this folder on the network"
Share name: folder_name

NOTE: We will be using "MyTVTesting" as our shared folder as we move through the setup process.

Move the Yahoo! ConnectedTV Download
Move the Yahoo! ConnectedTV Download File into the "MyTVTesting" folder we just created.

Step 3 - Create Virtual Machine with Pre-Configured Download

After you have created the folder to be shared with VirtualBox, let import the virtual machine you downloaded earlier.

Unzip the Package
Right Click on the virtual machine folder you downloaded and select "Extract All"
Follow the step to unzip the files.

Open Virtual Box
Open Sun VirtualBox and select "File" => "Import Appliance"

Select "Choose"
Browse to the folder we unzipped earlier.

Click Choose

Select the Virtual Machine Image
Confirm the File we are going to use.

Click Open

Confirm the File
Confirm the File we are going to use.

Click Next

Review the Installation Settings
Make sure the Install location is where you want it then we just need to import the virtual machine.
Confirm the File
Confirm the File we are going to use.

Click Import

That is it we should be ready to go.

Step 4 - Setup shared Development Folder

Share the Folder with Ubuntu
Right Click on the virtual machine "MyDemoTV" and select "Settings..."


Setting up the Shared Folder
Select "Shared Folders" in the left menu.
Click on the "Folder Add" icon on the right of the "Folders List"


Select to Folder
In the "Folder Path" dropdown, select "Other..."


Attach the Shared Folder
In the "Folder Path" dropdown, select "Other..."
Hit "OK" when you have the shared "MyTVTesting" folder selected.


Confirm the Shared Folder
Click "OK" to confirm the "MyTVTesting" folder will be shared.


Confirm the Settings
Click "OK" to confirm that link between the "MyTVTesting" and your virtual machine.


We are done.
Now just click "Start" on the virtual machine and you should be building TV Widgets in no time.