====== Installing VMware Workstation in Ubuntu 9.04 ======
===== Author(s) =====
Bill Giannikos ([[http://lination.com/bill|Home Page]])
===== Introduction =====
In this guide we will be going through the process of installing VMware Workstation in Ubuntu 9.04. This guide assumes you have already [[Installing Ubuntu 9.04|installed Ubuntu 9.04]] and have installed all the latest system updates.
===== Installing VMware Tools =====
==== Download VMware Workstation ====
The first thing you need to do is download the latest version of VMware Workstation from [[http://www.vmware.com|VMware]]. VMware provides 4 different packages to choose from, you need to download either the 32-bit or 64-bit '.bundle' version depending if you are running the 32-bit or 64-bit edition of Ubuntu. The '.rpm' packages are not suitable for Ubuntu.
==== Installing VMware Workstation ====
We now need a terminal window to enter a few commands. Go to **Applications** at the top left of your guest, then **Accessories** and then click on **Terminal**.

In the terminal type in the following making sure to replace '/path/to/file' to point to the location you downloaded the '.bundle' file to:
<code>
sudo sh /path/to/file/VMware-Workstation-6.5.3-185404.i386.bundle
</code>
You will be asked to enter your password, enter it to continue.

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You will now see the above screen, read the the terms presented and then (if you agree with the terms) select **I agree** and then click **Next**.


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This screen allows you to use the optional debugger. Most people can just select **Next**.


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You will now see this screen indicated that VMware is ready to the installed. Click **Install** to begin this process.


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After a few minutes VMware will be installed. Click **Close** to exit the installer.

The installation of VMware Workstation is now complete, you can open it from **Applications** -> **System Tools**.