Installing VMware Workstation Player on Ubuntu # Prerequisites #īefore continuing with this tutorial, make sure you are logged in as a user with sudo privilegesįor proper installation and operation of VMware Workstation Player, your system should meet the following requirements: The same instructions apply for Ubuntu 16.04 and any other Debian based distribution, including Debian, Linux Mint and Elementary OS. This tutorial explains how to install VMware Workstation Player on Ubuntu 18.04. If you are looking for an open-source virtualization platform, you should try Oracle’s VirtualBox VMware Workstation Player is not open-source and it is free only for personal non-commercial use. With VMware Workstation Player you can create and run your own virtual machines and evaluate software distributed as a virtual appliance from many software vendors available from VMware’s Solution Exchange VMware Workstation 12 Player Version 12.0.Is a mature and stable virtualization solution that allows you to run multiple, isolated operating systems on a single machine.VMware Workstation 12 Player Version 12.1.VMware Workstation 12 Player Version 12.1.1.VMware Workstation 12 Player Version 12.5.VMware Workstation 12 Player Version 12.5.1.VMware Workstation 12 Player Version 12.5.2.VMware Workstation 12 Player Version 12.5.3.VMware Workstation 12 Player Version 12.5.4.VMware Workstation 12 Player Version 12.5.5.VMware Workstation 12 Player Version 12.5.6.To view release notes for prior releases of VMware Workstation 12 Player, click the following links: Prior Releasesįeatures and Known Issues from prior releases of VMware Workstation Player are described in the release notes for each release. It contains bug fixes and security updates.

This release of VMware Workstation Player is a free upgrade for all VMware Workstation 12 Player users.

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VMware Workstation Player provides a simple user interface, unmatched operating system support, and portability.įor more information, see the broader VMware Workstation Player documentation or specifically the respective VMware Workstation Player Documentation Center: VMware Workstation Player (formerly known as Player Pro) is a streamlined desktop virtualization application that runs one or more operating systems on the same computer without rebooting. The release notes cover the following topics: VMware Workstation 12 Player Version 12.5.7 | 22 June 2017 | Build 5813279Ĭheck for additions and updates to these release notes.

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