Wait for Oracle rep to come knocking with download logs. Steps to Reproduce (for bugs)ĭownload the extension pack via choco upgrade a number of times from a network address space that can be reverse looked up. Possible SolutionĬhange the package defaults to skip the extension pack, and instead of arguments to opt-out of the extension pack, require arguments to opt-in. Not get sent a bill by Oracle if a developer issues 'cinst virtualbox' without carefully reading the license. Also, if you install it on your work PC at some large company, this is still personal use.') No, the VirtualBox Extension Pack is not required to run any VM (including BitCurator), as long as you dont need access to USB 2.0 or 3.0 drives, and are you. Oracle just hit us up for $6100 ($61 * minimum of 100 licenses).Ībout a year ago (between 5.1 and 5.2), Oracle snuck in changes to the PUEL license requiring a paid license if used in a commercial setting (vs previous stance of 'It doesn't matter whether you just use it for fun or run your multi-million euro business with it.

It would be good to change the package to avoid installing the extension pack by default.

Ionstall virtualbox extension pack