How To Install VMware On Ubuntu (And Other Linux Distros)
Ubuntu Shell, Thursday, May 16th, 2024
After VMware's acquisition by Broadcom, they finally made the virtual machine software free for personal use on Linux, macOS, and Windows. This means you can now download and install VMware on Ubuntu and other distros without a license key.
During the transition, the software download links stopped working; however, you can now download it from the Broadcom site, but you'll need to rush through registering a new account, providing annoyingly personal information to download VMware 17 Pro.
The registered account monitors the software's intended use to prevent unauthorized users from using Fusion Pro and Workstation Pro for commercial purposes, as personal use is free but commercial use still requires a paid subscription.