VMware Workstation Player 16 Solus Linux Installation

February 4, 2021 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Installing

  1. 2. Installing Dependencies

    Now to Install Required Packages on Solus
    Simply play:

    sudo eopkg install -c system.devel

    And then again:

    sudo eopkg install linux-current-headers
  2. 3. Downloading VMware Workstation 16 Player

    Download VMware Workstation 16 Player for Free

    VMware Workstation 16 Player Linux 64-bit

    Possibly, on Firefox Prompt Choose “Save File”:

    VMware Workstation 16 Player Solus Linux Installation - Firefox Prompt
  3. 4. Running VMware Workstation 16 Player Setup

    After Run VMware Player Setup
    Access the VMware Workstation Bundle Location:

    cd && cd Downloads

    Possibly, to check the Package is there:

    ls | grep Player

    The grep Command refine the output List showing only the entries Matching the Keyword.
    But if you are in Trouble to Find it Out on Terminal See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
    Give Execution Permissions:

    chmod +x ./VMware-Player*16*.bundle

    Then Run the VMware Workstation Bundle:

    sudo ./VMware-Player*16*.bundle

    In a few while the Software should be successfully installed.

  4. 5. Installing VMware Workstation 16 Player

    And then Launch VMware Workstation 16 Player Wizard
    Now to Run the Installer from Command Line play:

    vmplayer

    In case of Issue see: How to Install Kernel Modules Guide!

    Unable to install all modules

    Accept the Licenses:
    VMware Workstation 16 Player Solus Linux Installation - License
    Then choose if enabling the Updates:
    VMware Workstation 16 Player Solus Linux Installation - Updates
    Again if partecipating to the CEIP Program:
    VMware Workstation 16 Player Solus Linux Installation - CEIP
    Finally, if to run it as Free or for Commercial use:
    VMware Workstation 16 Player Solus Linux Installation - License Key

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