Update 21.04.13: You can find an updated create_machine script on https://gist.github.com/AVGP/5410903 thanks to Martin N. It uses an updated URL to the Debian tarball (Wheezy) and adds the creation of the root password. His blog post is located at http://ox86.tumblr.com/post/48274682732/lightweight-virtual-containers-with-virtual-networking. Introduction This text describes how to install Debian