Ready to go linux for vmware workstation?

[m_cozzy]

I want to replace my virtual pron pc currently running windows7. I cannot be bothered to fool around trying to make it work, so am looking for a ready to use linux with vmware tools & all the flash etc working, a live version maybe?
Everything I have tried fails to play pron, no sound, no video etc.
The closest I got was using neverware/cloundready chromeos, which is brilliant, except the screen resolution is stuck in the 90's with no way to change it.
Any suggestions?

 

[m_cozzy]

Thanks for the replies.
Tried mint, downloaded latest version.
The option Menu > Sound & Video > Install Multimedia Codecs doesnt exist in this version.
Vmware tools wouldnt install via the gui, did it manually. Not sure if it actually worked though. Desktop resolution is poor with no obvious way to change it.
Will try the other distro mentioned.

 

[m_cozzy]

Crikey manjaro looks promising, not heard of that before.
Selected the non free driver version I think?
Boots into full screen under vmware at a proper resolution, sound and video work!!
vmware tools appear to be installed be default.

thanks