Ubuntu 16.04 VMware Workstation Player 12 Install
Hi! The Tutorial shows Step-by-Step How to Install VMware Workstation Player 12 Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus LTS Amd64 GNU/Linux Desktop.
Especially relevant: you do Not need to Buy it because the VMware Workstation Player 12 is Free for Non Commercial Use.
And VMware Workstation 12 Player (formerly known as VMware Player Pro) is a streamlined offering of VMware Workstation Pro 12 that is ready for Windows 10, offers enhanced 3-D graphics support and improved virtual machine performance.
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First, Open a Shell Terminal emulator window
Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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Download VMware Workstation Player 12 for Linux
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Then Install the Required Packages
sudo apt install gcc build-essential libaio1
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo
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Give Execution Permission to VMware Player Installer
cd ~/Downloads
sudo chmod +x VMware-Player*.bundle
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Starting VMware Player Installer.
sudo ./VMware-Player*.bundle
If the Graphical Wizard is Not launching Type ‘q‘ to Accept Licenses and follow the CLI wizard…
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Then Follow the Installation Wizard.
Live License Key Blank if you Use it for Free as Non Commercial
Confirm for Installation Start
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Launching VMware Workstation Player 12.
For a Free Use insert an eMail address and follow on…
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