Install VMware under Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick

Asked by Tong Sun

Hi,

I remember seeing some posting regarding installing the latest VMware (v7.1.2) under latest Ubuntu (eg, 10.10 Maverick), but I can't find it any more.

Someone can help me out here?

thx

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
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https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VMware

You can also use virtualbox which is opensource

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Tong Sun (suntong001) said :
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> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VMware

Come on, I asked for v7.1.2, but the link you gave me only covers up to VMware Workstation 6.5.1, which I had no problem installing; and I asked for Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick, but the link you gave me only covers up to Jaunty.

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
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http://wolfs-ubuntu.blogspot.com/2010/10/vmware-workstation-712-on-meerkat-1010.html

You can websearch to find guides like that, it's all I have done...

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Tong Sun (suntong001) said :
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That's sir. hat off to you...

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Tong Sun (suntong001) said :
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I meant, Thanks sir. hat off to you...