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VMware – 17.5.0 – OK with Kernels 6.5 and 6.6rc

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VMware have just released Workstation 17.5.0, and release notes are here: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/17.5/rn/vmware-workstation-175-pro-release-notes/index.html No mention is made of newer host kernel compatibility, but this version does address some linux-related issues.. Compiles with Kernels 6.5.8 and 6.6-rc6 – with some warnings..   These can be removed by the latest patchset, at: https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/tree/workstation-17.5.0 Robert Gadsdon.    October 20th 2023.. … Continue reading →

VMware – Workstation 17 Released. Patchset available..

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VMware have now released Workstation 17:   https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/downloads/info/slug/desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_workstation_pro/17_0 And release notes are here:  https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/17.0/rn/vmware-workstation-170-pro-release-notes/index.html Patchset is here:   https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/tree/workstation-17.0.0 Installed on Fedora 37 dual-xeon system, with Kernel 6.0.9, and everything appears to be working correctly..  Tested with Win10 and XP clients.. Robert Gadsdon..  November 19th 2022. … Continue reading →

VMware – Workstation 16.0.0 Released – OK with Kernel 5.8, and 5.9-rc..

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VMware have now released Workstation Pro 16.0.0, and details are here:  https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/16/rn/VMware-Workstation-16-Pro-Release-Notes.html This version now works correctly – and compiles, with multiple warnings – on Kernel 5.8 (tested with 5.8.9) and also on Kernel 5.9-rc5. To fix the messy compile – and thanks again to Michal Kubeček – there is a patchset for vmmon/vmware available, here:  https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/tree/workstation-16.0.0 … Continue reading →