Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

The Garmin updates do not seem to change the file size that much so I assume that they are just adding new info and perhaps removing what is not needed. Of course as you add info to the map overlays there will be an increase in file size. But it is a gradual thing unless something "springs up over

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

A problem that can come up with the free map updates for life, is running out of room to install those updates. I'm not sure if adding an SD card after years of use, allows you to fit newer map updates on the device, or not. Maybe someone here knows that. Also, I ran out of space for my saved

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

Yes, 8 yrs is about the age of the one I have to pay for the updates too. The other one is just a year old but I had one that was about 2-3 years old (bought it when I was doing field service in the NW) and it also had the maps for life. I guess Garmin just will not change the process for the

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

On Sun, 25 Mar 2018, elcaseti . wrote: Another option that might work for you, is to use OpenStreetMap map data on your Garmins. There is no charge for updating. It's something that's been on my todo list for a while, but I haven't tried it, yet. Also, there is at least one person who sells

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

On Sat, 24 Mar 2018, John Jason Jordan wrote: Then I went out and asked the net which was best of VB, Qemu and VMware. Most thought VB was better than Qemu, and just about all thought that VMware was the best. John, Keep in mind that folks writing comparisons and reviews have different

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

Another option that might work for you, is to use OpenStreetMap map data on your Garmins. There is no charge for updating. It's something that's been on my todo list for a while, but I haven't tried it, yet. Also, there is at least one person who sells (or did so in the past) SD cards ready to

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

Rich, How old are your Garmin units? I have an old one that is pay by upgrade but the newer ones are upgraded for life. I have had those now for several years. (at least 5) On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 6:54 PM, Rich Shepard wrote: > On Sat, 24 Mar 2018, John Jason Jordan

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

On Sat, 24 Mar 2018, John Jason Jordan wrote: Right now I am trying again. And if I don't get something that actually works I may install a completely different VM solution and give up on Virtualbox. John, I switched from virtualbox to qemu and learned that it's easier to use once set up.

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

On Sat, 24 Mar 2018 11:33:23 -0700 wes dijo: >> At this point I am stuck. Any suggestions? > Try executing it from the command line? Right-click on it and see if >there's an "Execute" or similar option? Just now I went to launch it and, as it started loading it seemed really

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 9:40 AM, John Jason Jordan wrote: > On Fri, 23 Mar 2018 22:50:26 -0700 > wes dijo: > > >On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 9:47 PM, John Jason Jordan > >wrote: > >> There is probably a really obvious answer that I'm too dense to

Re: [PLUG] Can't see files in Virtualbox shared device

On Fri, 23 Mar 2018 22:50:26 -0700 wes dijo: >On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 9:47 PM, John Jason Jordan >wrote: >> There is probably a really obvious answer that I'm too dense to think >> of. >sshfs? Did you mean that sshfs installed on the host is blocking the