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[IE Testing] Virtual box install with an MS ISO for Vista
# install wine, Download on MS a virtual machine dedicated to IE.
sudo aptitude install wine virtualbox-ose
# Go on http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=21EABB90-958F-4B64-B5F1-73D0A413C8EF&displaylang=en
# get iso that is interesting for you
wine /home/mfo/Downloads/IE7-VIS1.exe
# convert MS format to virtual box, may take some time
VBoxManage clonehd Vista\ Business\ with\ IE7.vhd ie7.vdi --format vdi
# create a new vm with vbox, select the good OS [currently vista],
# should works ? # if a bsod appear claiming a lack of kernel virtualization
sudo modprobe -r kvm_intel
# now install the ie developper toolbar : # http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=95e06cbe-4940-4218-b75d-b8856fced535
# or direct download IETester : http://www.my-debugbar.com/wiki/IETester/HomePage
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