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A “no hassle” Linux install for VMware Worksation 6.5

By // October 6, 2008, 10:31 AM PST

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  • Install VMware Workstation 6.5

    This gallery is also available as a TechRepublic Virtualization Coach blog post.

    Open up a terminal window and type the following: sudo sh VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.bundle. If you have a previous version, it will be automatically uninstalled.

  • License

    Next,agree to the license and click Next.

  • Virtual Debugger

    Choose a path and click Next.

  • Install.

    Click Install and the installer does the rest.

  • Progress Bar

  • Installation is complete

    The Linux installer does the rest and configures Workstation 6.5. It is the easiest Linux install for Workstation I have seen. What do you think?

  • Accept the license

  • Running VMware Workstation

    You can now start VMware Workstation from Application | System Tools | VMware Workstation.

  • Terminal Window

    You can still run VMware Workstation by opening up a Terminal window and typing /usr/bin/vmware.

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Install VMware Workstation 6.5

This gallery is also available as a TechRepublic Virtualization Coach blog post.

Open up a terminal window and type the following: sudo sh VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.bundle. If you have a previous version, it will be automatically uninstalled.

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