On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 10:32 PM, John A. Wallace <jw72...@verizon.net> wrote: > When I look at all the binary file options on the downloads page (exactly > why are they called binaries, anyway?)
As opposed to ´text files´ or documentation files, or source code. That is, those are the actual program (software) files. >, I sometimes get confused about which > is which. I have a good excuse for this vacancy: the anticipation of > upgrading my VBox program disturbs my focus, and I feel somewhat like a boy > in a candy store with his large allowance in hand :) > What are these files for anyway because I don’t see any labels: > > *Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-4.2.8-83876.vbox-extpack > *Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-4.2.8.vbox-extpack The extension pack, which adds RDP support and USB 2.0 support, etc. Previously to v4.x Virtualbox was distributed in two ´editions´ a purely GPL open source version (dubbed ´Virtualbox OSE´ -Open Source Edition), and a ´freeware´ edition containing all features, but lacking source code. Starting with version 4.0, Oracle made ALL of Virtualbox open source, eliminating the need for a separate "OSE" version, and moving all remaining non-free (no source code) features to the ´extension pack´. Read more here: http://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch01.html#intro-installing Hope this helps... Best, FC -- During times of Universal Deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act Durante épocas de Engaño Universal, decir la verdad se convierte en un Acto Revolucionario - George Orwell ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Everyone hates slow websites. So do we. Make your web apps faster with AppDynamics Download AppDynamics Lite for free today: http://p.sf.net/sfu/appdyn_d2d_feb _______________________________________________ VBox-users-community mailing list VBox-users-community@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/vbox-users-community _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe: mailto:vbox-users-community-requ...@lists.sourceforge.net?subject=unsubscribe
