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How to run Linux Mint Debian Cinnamon in VirtualBox

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May 1, 2012

So, what can you do. In VirtualBox, all that is required, is to enable 3D acceleration. Nothing more. To do that, select the entry for your installation of Linux Mint Debian MATE/Cinnamon, then click the Settings menu. On the Settings window, click on the Display tab. Enable 3D acceleration. Click OK. You should now be able to run Cinnamon Desktop.

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