To install VMware on Linux, in particular Debian/Ubuntu,

1. Select "Install VMware Tools" from the VMware menu.

2. The file should mount automatically

3. Copy the VMware Tools from the mounted iso to the temporary folder
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cp /media/cdrom/VMwareTools-1.0.3-44356.tar.gz /tmp/
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4. Switch to the temporary folder and unpack the VMware Tools:
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cd /tmp/
tar xvfz VMwareTools-1.0.3-44356.tar.gz
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5. Next switch to the folder with the unpacked files and execute the installer:
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cd vmware-tools-distrib/
sudo ./vmware-install.pl
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6.  Now you will be asked a few questions relating to installation paths etc. Choose the default value every time (simply hit enter).

7. After the installation/configuration finished you have to start the VMware Tools:
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vmware-toolbox &
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