Category: Vmware
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VMware Workstation Pro Expands Compatibility: Ubuntu 26.04 Now Supported!
Broadcom has released a new version of its VMware Workstation Pro virtualization software that now supports Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, both as a host and guest operating system. The update, VMware Workstation Pro 26H1, also includes support for Fedora 43 and 44, SUSE Linux Enterprise 16, and openSUSE 16.0. Notably, FreeBSD 15.0 is supported solely as…
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VMware Workstation Pro Addresses 4 Critical Security Vulnerabilities: What You Need to Know
VMware Workstation Pro received an important update for both Windows and Linux users, addressing four critical security flaws as well as an issue with the Snapshots feature. This recent update, version 17.6.4, includes fixes for vulnerabilities designated as CVE-2025-41236, CVE-2025-41237, CVE-2025-41238, and CVE-2025-41239, which may have allowed exploitation by a malicious actor with local administrative…
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VMware Workstation Goes Free: What It Means for Commercial Users
Back in the spring, VMware made a surprising announcement: they offered their desktop hypervisor software for free across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. This included the full version of VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro without any trial period, feature limitations, or in-app purchases. However, initially, this free offering was limited to personal use only,…
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VMware Workstation Pro Now Available for Free on Linux and Windows
VMware has now made its professional virtualisation software free-to-use on Windows, macOS and Linux, albeit for personal use only. VMware Workstation Pro 17 is now available free of charge for Windows and Linux users, while macOS users can avail of VMware Fusion Pro 13. Broadcom, which acquired VMware in 2023, states in a blog post…
