How to Install Elementary OS Freya on VMware Tutorial

Elementary OS Freya Installation on VMware

In this tutorial we'll learn how to install Elementary OS 0.3.2 Freya and VMware Tools on VMware Workstation step by step. VMware Player can be also used for installing Elemetary OS.
This tutorial also helps if you install Elementary OS Freya on physical hardware or computer.

Elementary OS Freya Installation Steps

1. Download Elementary OS 0.3.2 Freya ISO
2. Create VM on VMware Workstation/Player
3. Start Installation
4. Install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools) in Elementary OS

Installing Elementary OS Freya 0.3.2 on VMware

What is Elementary OS?

Elementary OS is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. Some of its more interesting features include a custom desktop environment called Pantheon and many custom apps including Photos, Music, Videos, Calendar, Terminal, Files, and more. It also comes with some familiar apps like the Midori web browser and Geary mail.
Elementary OS Website: https://elementary.io/

Elementary OS Freya New Features and Improvements

It's based on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and uses pantheon as the main desktop environment, Elementary OS Freya delivers great new features, dozen of improvements, bugfixes, better documentation, updated applications from upstream, and many other goodies that will make your desktop a delight to use every day. Here’s everything you’ll find in the stable version of Elementary OS Freya.

What is VMware Workstatiton?

VMware Workstation is a hypervisor that runs on x86-64 computers; it enables users to set up one or more virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine.
VMware Workstation product website: https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation

What is VMware Player?

VMware Player is a desktop virtualization application that runs one or more operating systems on the same computer without rebooting. With its simple user interface, unmatched operating system support and portability, it’s now easier than ever for IT professionals to get their users up and running with a corporate desktop. If you want to learn more about virtual machines or run virtual machines at home in a non-commercial environment you may use VMware Player at no cost.
Download VMware Player: https://www.vmware.com/go/downloadplayer/

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