VirtualBox 7.1 Released with Qt 6 GUI, Wayland Support for Clipboard Sharing

posted by Marius Nestor on Sep 11, 2024,
updated Sep 16, 2024

Highlights of VirtualBox 7.1 include a modern Qt 6-based GUI that offers a selection between Basic and Experienced user levels with reduced or full UI functionality and better accessibility, Wayland support for clipboard sharing on both Linux guests and hosts, and a new NAT engine with IPv6 support.

It also features ARM virtualization for Linux and BSD virtual machines on Apple Silicon hosts, an updated Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) with new functions to clone and reset compute instances, as well as support for the Performance dashboard to display resource usage for local virtual machines.

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OMG Ubuntu:

• VirtualBox 7.1: Qt 6 UI, Wayland Clipboard, New Icon + More - OMG! Ubuntu

  Those upgrading from VirtualBox 7.0 or earlier will find a sizeable set of changes on offer, among them what Oracle describe as a “modernized look and feel”.

  Set your expectations accordingly for while this update to VirtualBox does feature an improved UI, as well as a port to Qt 6, the extent of those changes are more ‘modest refinement’ than ‘major revamp’.

Linuxiac:

• Oracle Announces VirtualBox 7.1, Here's What's New

  Integration with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has been deepened. A new performance dashboard now enables resource usage monitoring directly from the VirtualBox interface, streamlining workflows for those utilizing cloud VMs. Users can also clone and reset compute instances within OCI, enhancing manageability and scalability.

  Regarding security, VirtualBox has taken a significant step forward by automating the TLS setup for RDP sessions. If a user does not set up TLS with custom certificates, the system now generates a self-signed one, ensuring encryption is maintained without manual intervention.

How-To Geek:

• VirtualBox 7.1 Has a Fresh New Look

  VirtualBox is one of the best ways to run Linux, Windows, or another operating system in a virtual machine. VirtualBox 7.1 is now out with some much-needed improvements.

  VirtualBox 7.1 introduces a “modernized look and feel,” and now uses the Qt 6 framework for the app interface. The main virtual machines list is now a bit clear, and the preferences page is separated into vertically scrolling settings with tabs on the left side. There’s also a new logo (as seen above) that replaces the classic 3D box icon—I’m personally not a fan.

It's FOSS:

• This Feature Makes VirtualBox 7.1 Release a Must Update for Linux Users

  A virtual machine (VM) is an essential aspect of modern computing that allows people to run operating systems in a virtual environment, mimicking a physical machine with existing system resources.

  Some of the best virtualization software for Linux have one thing in common: they are reliable. VirtualBox is one such option, which is a great choice if you want an install-it-and-forget-it solution.

  It caters to both new users and professional users in an enterprise setting, with great control over the machines themselves. A few days ago, the developers introduced a new release, VirtualBox 7.1, that has landed with many useful tweaks.

OSTechNix:

• Oracle VirtualBox 7.1 Released With Modernized GUI And Enhanced Features

  Oracle has released VirtualBox 7.1, a major update to its popular virtualisation software. This release introduces a range of new features and improvements, focusing on user experience, cloud integration, and performance enhancements.

UbuntuHandbook:

• VirtualBox 7.1.0 Released! Modern New Icon / UI, Initial Arm Support | UbuntuHandbook

  Oracle finally announced the release of new major VirtualBox 7.1.0 after almost 2 years since the last feature release.

  The release introduced a new logo icon with flat design, and re-fined the UI with modern look and feel. The Preferences and VM Settings dialog now include Basic and Expert tabs that will show/hide some extra settings.

  It improved the font in Settings/Preferences to make the text more easy to read, as well it provides a “Search Box” in the dialog for searching settings. And, each VM now has new splash screen at very beginning of startup.

LWN:

• VirtualBox 7.1.0 released

  Version 7.1.0 of the VirtualBox virtualization system has been released. Changes include a major GUI update, a new Network Address Translation (NAT) engine with IPv6 support, shared clipboard support on Wayland, and more.

Ubuntu PIT:

• VirtualBox 7.1.0 is Released With the Modern GUI

  VirtualBox 7.1.0 is now available for everyone, and it has many changes, upgrades, and bug fixes. Starting with the UI changes, the new update has completely modernized VirtualBox’s look to offer a useful UI for beginners and experts.