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# Setup Fedora 38 Linux vm

### Setup Virtual Machine (using Virtual Box)

1. Setup a new vm in virtualBox:

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### Get started with Fedora Install

Once the installation media is attached to the machine, you should see the following. Select "**Start Fedora-Workstation-Live 38**".

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### Initial OOBE (Out of Box Experience)

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### Wait

Wait a little while it installs...go get yourself a snickers or something.

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Now reboot the machine

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### Initial Setup

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### GNOME Optional Tour

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### Update software

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### Post update reboot

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