vmware on linux

[Shaye87]

hi
just wonder if there is any difference between "windows vmware" and "linux vmware"...
can i install vmware on ubuntu for example and run windows from there just like that?

 

[The Mad Rapper]

hi
just wonder if there is any difference between "windows vmware" and "linux vmware"...
can i install vmware on ubuntu for example and run windows from there just like that?

Yes, you can.

I have to be honest though, VirtualBox is just as good in my opinion. It's simple to install as well:

sudo apt-get install virtualbox

I have an XP VM I use from time to time if I need to run a particular Windows application.

 

[Shaye87]

Well already got VM installed by now
Just having trouble installing the VMware tools, pretty new to linux so I guess that's why.
I have a .rpm and a .tar.gz folders on my dekstop now which contain the vmware tools, how to go install it from here? I tried "apt-get install X" but it didn't work so well
cheers

Edit: sorted!