Visit the Broadcom Support Portal, search for "Workstation 16 Pro for Linux," and download the bundle today. Have questions about running VMware Workstation 16 on a specific Linux distro? Let us know in the comments below.

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Virtualization has become a cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure, development, and cybersecurity analysis. For Linux users, whether you are a software developer needing to test cross-platform applications, a sysadmin managing multiple server environments, or a student learning about operating systems, a reliable Type-2 hypervisor is essential.

VMware Workstation 16 Pro is a paid product, but VMware (now Broadcom) has released free licenses for personal use for Workstation Pro 16 and 17. When you install, you can select "I want the free license for personal use" after registering a free Broadcom account. Step 2: Preparing Your Linux Host Terminal commands vary slightly by distribution. We’ll use Ubuntu 20.04 LTS as the reference.