Open a terminal – Applications>Accessories>Terminal
To become root – type su>uname-r>The output will show kernel version
Installation of packages – Applications>add/remove
Type in the root password
In Package manager>go to browser tab>Select Development > Development Libraries and Development
> Development Tools
Search tab>and search for xinetd and select the package for installation
For the installation, install the kernel-devel package
Click on Apply
Proceed with the installation
To download VMware, you can log on to the website and download
Accept the agreement and download the .tar.gz file
In order to receive a VM registration no., you will need to log in and register with personal details
To install VMware > Applications>Accessories>Terminal
Type su for root
locate the file
Unzip the file and install
While installation, you can add in the serial number you received through registration.
Search for VMware > Applications > System Tools
Select localhost
You can thereafter create virtual machines
We hope you understood How to install VMware on a CentOS 5.0. Please do not hesitate to contact the bodHOST technical support team.