![]() The package open-vm-tools is available in the multiverse repository for releases 10.04 to 12.04. However, these versions are very out of date and may not have the drivers for newer versions of ESXi and VMware Workstation / Player / Fusion. To add the repository do: Lucid: apt-add-repository 'deb lucid main' For this reason, if you are still in need of a legacy Ubuntu VM, installation from VMware's repository is recommended. Precise: apt-add-repository 'deb precise main' Oneiric: apt-add-repository 'deb oneiric main' Natty: apt-add-repository 'deb natty main' # (The above links to the latest builds of VMware-tools however, # these packages should be compatible with all VMware servers, including the ESX 4 to vSphere ESXi 6.5. ![]() Note: using apt-add-repository will also add an entry for sources, which are not available in the vmware repository. To install do: sudo apt-get install vmware-tools-esx-kmods-kernel_release You'll need to manually delete the deb-src entry for "", which should be at the bottom of your /etc/apt/sources.list file. ![]() ![]() # Some versions may require kernel headers # Or for server and headless installations Sudo apt-get install vmware-tools-esx-nox # Then for desktop VMs or those that need graphics support # For example: vmware-tools-esx-kmods-2.6.32-21-generic # Where kernel_release is the kernel release and type returned by the uname -r command. ![]()
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