Vmware-workstation---17.6.0-24238078.x86-64.bundle - 'link'

This report details VMware-Workstation-17.6.0-24238078.x86_64.bundle

Unity Mode: Gone. You can no longer "melt" guest windows into your host desktop. Enhanced Keyboard Driver: Removed on Windows hosts.

3. System Requirements

• Linux distribution: Ubuntu 20.04+, RHEL 8+, or equivalent
• CPU: x86_64 with Intel VT-x or AMD-V
• Minimum RAM: 4 GB host (8+ GB recommended)
• Disk space: 1.5 GB for installation, plus VM storage

Kernel Compatibility: Includes vital patches for Linux kernel versions up to 6.8, resolving previous module compilation issues.

modules or disable Secure Boot in your BIOS to allow them to load. RCU Stalls:

Potential Issues

1. Kernel 6.8+ – Some users report vmmon build failures on very new kernels (workaround: patch or downgrade kernel).
2. Wayland drag-and-drop – Still spotty on GNOME/Wayland; X11 works fine.
3. NVIDIA proprietary drivers – Rare conflicts with vmmon – reboot usually fixes.
4. No ARM64 support – x86 only.

5. Uninstalling the VMware Workstation Bundle

Because it's a .bundle, uninstallation is not a simple apt remove. You must use the internal vmware-installer: