This document is a Getting Started Guide for VMware Player 2.5, providing information on the installation, running, and uninstallation of VMware Player, as well as the supported host and guest operating systems.
VMware Player 2.5 is a free desktop application that allows users to run virtual machines without investing in additional virtualization software. It supports both Windows and Linux host operating systems and enables the use of host devices like CD/DVD drives within the virtual machine environment.
The document provides instructions on installing and running VMware Player, as well as uninstalling it. It details supported guest operating systems for both 32-bit and 64-bit processors, including various versions of Windows, Linux, Solaris, and others. Additionally, it lists specific features such as Unity mode, smart card support, and the ability to drag and drop files when VMware Tools is installed.
VMware Player lets you run virtual machines on a Windows or Linux PC.
Yes, VMware Player allows you to use host machine devices, such as CD and DVD drives, from the virtual machine.
Yes, it supports 64-bit guest operating systems on hosts with specific processors like AMD Athlon 64 or Intel Pentium 4/Core 2 with EM64T.