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Read-only mirror of https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-boxes

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/gnome/gnome-boxes
• Owner: GNOME
• License: other
• Created: 2012-06-10T11:38:32.000Z (about 14 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-10-18T09:35:06.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-29T20:00:13.372Z (over 1 year ago)
• Language: Vala
• Homepage: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-boxes
• Size: 20.7 MB
• Stars: 131
• Watchers: 10
• Forks: 24
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: NEWS
  • License: COPYING

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# GNOME Boxes

A simple GNOME application to access virtual machines.

[![Download on Flathub](https://flathub.org/api/badge?svg&locale=en)](https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.gnome.Boxes)

## Goals

* View, access, and use:

  * local virtual machines

  * When technology permits, set up access for applications on local virtual machines

* View, access, and use virtual machines on removable media

* View, access, and use shared connection / machines

* Share connections?

* Upload / publish virtual machines

* Select favorites

* Search for connections

## Non-Goals

* Enterprise system management / administration

* Asset management

* Software distribution

* Automation

## Use Cases

* Connect to a local virtual machine for testing.

## Runtime Dependencies

* genisoimage (usually provided by genisoimage package)

## Reporting issues

Firstly verify that the issue you are experiencing is not yet reported in [our

issue tracker](https://gitlab.GNOME.org/GNOME/GNOME-boxes/issues)

When reporting issues, please provide as much useful information as you can.

This can include:

* The version of Boxes you are running (Menu -> About, or `gnome-boxes --version` in the command line).

* Steps to reproduce your problem.

* An error message, if there is one (in the UI and on the console)

* If Boxes crashes, attach a [stack trace](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-boxes/-/wikis/debugging-crashes)

* If additional information is necessary, [activate debug messages](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-boxes/-/wikis/Debugging-Crashes#activating-debug-messages).

* A fix/solution (read the HACKING.md file).

If you forget about something important, we will probably ask.

### References

* [GNOME Boxes](https://gnomeboxes.org)

* [GNOME Boxes Wiki](https://wiki.GNOME.org/Design/Apps/Boxes)