KidsVM

Ubuntu virtual machine with GPU passthrough for gaming, streaming, and education. A safe, controlled environment for kids' computing.

Features

• 🖥️ Ubuntu desktop with GPU passthrough for gaming
• 🎬 Netflix & Disney+ kiosk launchers
• 🎮 Native gaming performance
• 📚 Education-ready environment

Files Included

• KidsVM.xml - VM configuration with GPU passthrough
• netflix-app.desktop - Netflix launcher
• disneyplus-app.desktop - Disney+ launcher

Requirements

• Host: 16GB+ RAM, 2 GPUs (or 1 GPU + integrated), KVM/QEMU with VFIO
• VM: 10GB RAM, 6 CPUs, GPU passthrough, 100GB+ storage

Quick Setup

1. Import VM

virsh define KidsVM.xml
virsh start KidsVM

2. In VM: Install streaming apps

# Copy desktop files to applications folder
cp *.desktop ~/.local/share/applications/

# Update desktop database
update-desktop-database ~/.local/share/applications/

3. Add to dock

• Press Super key, search for "Netflix" or "Disney+"
• Right-click → "Add to Favorites"

Usage

• Kids: Click Netflix/Disney+ icons, press Alt+F4 to exit
• Parents: VM snapshots, network controls, pause/resume anytime

Key Features

• Gaming: Native GPU performance via passthrough
• Safety: Isolated VM environment, kiosk mode streaming
• Education: Full Ubuntu desktop for schoolwork

Troubleshooting

• No video: Install chromium-codecs-ffmpeg-extra
• GPU issues: Check VFIO modules and IOMMU groups
• VM won't start: Verify GPU assignment in KidsVM.xml

Notes

• GPU passthrough requires IOMMU enabled in BIOS
• Streaming services require valid subscriptions
• VM paths in XML may need adjustment for your system