Normally this is a set of executable files that are or need to be installed to your vm machine in your case a linux machine, It sets up video / graphics and audio related drivers or devices so that your vm thinks it is configured as a new machine with the correct device related drivers etc.
On a windows vm the tools are under a virtual CD rom drive So if you can use a command line instruction to run the setup located at what would be your cd drive then you might get something working. -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg Sent: Tuesday, 23 June 2020 2:36 AM To: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Subject: Vmware tools for linux. Hi! I actually need to install vmware Tools for Linux but the installer seems inaccessible in a graphical environment. I got some questions that VoiceOver was able to read then nothing more happens. Is there any console or terminal based installer for vmware tools? /A -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: mk...@ucla.edu and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/macvisionaries/5DF4E4AF-F9F0-48DC-8C20-555506257F45%40pipkrokodil.se. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: mk...@ucla.edu and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/macvisionaries/SYCPR01MB40489B00D0A9F737FA4826578A940%40SYCPR01MB4048.ausprd01.prod.outlook.com.
