On Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:05:35 +0200, roberto wrote: > hello, i'd like to create a virtual machine using vbox in my lenny > laptop but unfortunately i do not hold enough space on the disk; i > wonder if it is possible to create the ".vdi" file for the VM on an > external pendrive though Yes, but... - It would be so slow, I'd guess - You would shorten the flash memory life span very quickly :-( Better use a USB external disk. Greetings, -- Camaleón