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]

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