FujiNet VirtualMachine
Using the FujiNet VirtualMachine makes it possible to try out a FujiNet device on either an Atari or Apple II computer without having to purchase any hardware.
The VM is built as a VirtualBox OVA appliance file which should be able to be importad into VirtualBox version 6 or 7. The VM includes the following functionality currently:
- Debian 12 Linux with the XFCE 4 desktop environment
- Altirra Atari emulator installed & run via Wine (Desktop Launcher)
- AppleWin Apple II emulator installed using native Linux port (Desktop Launcher)
- FujiNet PC for Atari plus
netsiobridge emulator for connecting Altirra to the virtual FujiNet (starts automatically) - FujiNet PC for Apple for connecting AppleWin to the virtual FujiNet (starts automatically)
- Epiphany web browser for connecting to the virtual FujiNet device's web UI
The latest build of the VM can be downloaded here (~3.6GB file)
The easiest way to import the OVA into VirtualBox is by using the GUI:
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From the
Filemenu, selectImport Appliance... -
Select the OVA file that was downloaded & click
Next
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Optionally change the
Machine Base Folderon the following page to where you'd like to store the imported VM. Most other items on this page are just informational & can be left as is.
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Click
Finish& wait for the VM to be imported
Once the VM has been imported the various settings can be customized to your liking. However, the VM should work without any modifications. If more memory is available it will make a noticeable performance difference to increase the VM's allotted RAM as much as possible.
See other technical notes in the documentation available in the project's repo at https://vm.fujinet.online.
After starting the VM you will be presented eventually with a login screen. The following user credentials have been setup & has the ability to use unrestricted sudo without the need of a password.
- Username:
fujinet - Password:
online
To start either Altirra or AppleWin, simply double-click on the appropriate Desktop Launcher icons. While it's possible to run both at the same time, performance may suffer significantly.
To manage FujiNet hosts & mounts use the virtual FujiNet's web UI's. The web browser can be launched from the dock at the bottom of the screen or via Applications -> Internet -> Web menu item. The following shows the web browser launcher in the dock at the bottom of the screen (NOTE: this dock will automatically hide if there is a window behind it - simply hover your mouse over the bottom edge of the window for it to pop up):
The web UI will only work once the appropriate emulator has been started. Open the web browser application & navigate to one of the following URLs:
- Atari - http://localhost:8000
- Apple - http://localhost:8001
While this page is a work in progress, details about downloading & using the VM is available via https://vm.fujinet.online (redirects to the project repository).