Install VMWare Linux
Make Installer Executable Before you install VMware Workstation Pro, you need to make the installer executable. Follow the steps below:
1. Open the terminal and change the directory to Downloads.
2. Using chmod, change the downloaded file's permissions to make it executable. Use the following syntax:
sudo chmod +x [file_name]
Replace [file_name] with the full name of the downloaded file. You can list the directory contents by running ls and then copy the full file name for the command above.
- Before installing any software, update the package repository information by running:
sudo apt update
Updating ensures you download the latest software version available in the repository.
- Install the prerequisites, GNU Compiler Collection and Build Essential, which will be used during installation. Run the command below:
sudo apt install gcc-12 libgcc-12-dev build-essential -y
- List the files in the Downloads directory using the ls command:
ls
Copy the full file name, as you will need it for the next step.
- Extract and install the file by typing the command sudo ./ followed by the full file name. The syntax is:
sudo ./[file_name]