VMware Player 5.0 has been released and this brief tutorial is going to show you how to install it in Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin).
This release brought many changes, including a fix to this annoying error that was found in earlier versions. "Unable to start services. See log file /tmp/vmware-root/mdconfig-23331.log for details"
If you have been following our tutorials installing VMware Player, you’ll notice that we used a work-around to resolve the bug above. Now you won’t have to apply that patch. Just download VMware Player 5.0 package and install.
Objectives:
- Install VMware Player 5.0 in Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin)
- Enjoy!
To get started, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to install these packages.
sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-`uname -r`
After that go and download VMware Player package from this site. You must be logged-in in order to download it. If you don’t have an account, register first and go download the packages.
After downloading the package, change to your download folder (cd ~/Downloads) and run this command to make the file executable.
chmod +x VMware-Player-5.0.0-812388.i386.bundle
Finally, run the commands below to install VMware Player.
sudo ./VMware-Player-5.0.0-812388.i386.bundle
Follow the wizard until you finish installing. After installing, go to Dash and search for VMware Player.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install VMware Player 5.0 in Ubuntu 12.04?
To install VMware Player 5.0 in Ubuntu 12.04, follow the steps outlined in the tutorial by downloading the package, making it executable, and running the installation commands.
What changes were introduced in VMware Player 5.0 for Ubuntu 12.04?
VMware Player 5.0 for Ubuntu 12.04 brought various changes, including fixes for errors like 'Unable to start services'. It eliminated the need for previous workarounds used in earlier versions.
How to resolve the 'Unable to start services' error in VMware Player 5.0?
The 'Unable to start services' error in VMware Player 5.0 has been fixed. Simply follow the installation steps provided in the tutorial to install VMware Player without encountering this error.
What packages need to be installed before VMware Player 5.0 installation in Ubuntu 12.04?
Before installing VMware Player 5.0 in Ubuntu 12.04, ensure you have the necessary packages by running 'sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-`uname -r`'.
How to make the VMware Player 5.0 package executable?
To make the VMware Player 5.0 package executable, change to the download folder and run the command 'chmod +x VMware-Player-5.0.0-812388.i386.bundle'.
Where can I download the VMware Player package for Ubuntu 12.04?
You can download the VMware Player package for Ubuntu 12.04 from the official VMware website after logging in or registering for an account.
How to launch VMware Player after installation in Ubuntu 12.04?
After installing VMware Player in Ubuntu 12.04, search for it in the Dash and launch the application to start using it.
What are the objectives of installing VMware Player 5.0 in Ubuntu 12.04?
The objectives of installing VMware Player 5.0 in Ubuntu 12.04 include enjoying the new features and enhancements introduced in this release without the need for previous bug workarounds.