Ubuntu 17.04 VMware Workstation Player 12 Install
The Tutorial shows Step-by-Step How to Install VMware Workstation Player 12 Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty Zapus Amd64 GNU/Linux desktop – Step by step Tutorial.
Especially relevant: you do Not need to Buy it because the VMware Workstation Player 12 is Free for Non Commercial Use – Step by step Tutorial.
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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