VMware Workstation 5.5 released

Download here:
http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/

One of the most expected virtualization release, Workstation 5.5 (build
18463) brings in a lot of new features and improvements:


a.. Full support for 64-bit guest operating systems and improved support
for 64-bit host operating systems enable users to work in a broader range of
environments

b.. Experimental support for two-way Virtual Symmetric Multiprocessing
(Virtual SMP) enables multiprocessor virtual machines

c.. VMware Player gives you greater flexibility in distributing virtual
machines

d.. Improved support for 32-bit host and guest operating systems

e.. Workstation emulates a new Ethernet adapter type for 64-bit guests

Read more about it here:
http://www.virtualization.info/2005/11/release-vmware-workstation-55-released.html

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Charlie
Fri Nov 25 11:05:02 CST 2005

Interesting, given that the date on the files is the 29th. Looks like he
jumped the gun a bit.

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Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:
> Download here:
> http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/
>
> One of the most expected virtualization release, Workstation 5.5 (build
> 18463) brings in a lot of new features and improvements:
>
>
> a.. Full support for 64-bit guest operating systems and improved support
> for 64-bit host operating systems enable users to work in a broader range
> of environments
>
> b.. Experimental support for two-way Virtual Symmetric Multiprocessing
> (Virtual SMP) enables multiprocessor virtual machines
>
> c.. VMware Player gives you greater flexibility in distributing virtual
> machines
>
> d.. Improved support for 32-bit host and guest operating systems
>
> e.. Workstation emulates a new Ethernet adapter type for 64-bit guests
>
> Read more about it here:
> http://www.virtualization.info/2005/11/release-vmware-workstation-55-released.html

Andre
Fri Nov 25 11:39:18 CST 2005

Yes, it was made a bit early before the official notice from VM Ware.
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"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:OWEi$Je8FHA.2036@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Interesting, given that the date on the files is the 29th. Looks like he
> jumped the gun a bit.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>
> Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:
>> Download here:
>> http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/
>>
>> One of the most expected virtualization release, Workstation 5.5 (build
>> 18463) brings in a lot of new features and improvements:
>>
>>
>> a.. Full support for 64-bit guest operating systems and improved support
>> for 64-bit host operating systems enable users to work in a broader range
>> of environments
>>
>> b.. Experimental support for two-way Virtual Symmetric Multiprocessing
>> (Virtual SMP) enables multiprocessor virtual machines
>>
>> c.. VMware Player gives you greater flexibility in distributing virtual
>> machines
>>
>> d.. Improved support for 32-bit host and guest operating systems
>>
>> e.. Workstation emulates a new Ethernet adapter type for 64-bit guests
>>
>> Read more about it here:
>> http://www.virtualization.info/2005/11/release-vmware-workstation-55-released.html
>
>

Colin
Fri Nov 25 12:50:18 CST 2005

Thanks for the heads up. I guess I can start watching for the link to an
update page. I already have a retail license for 5.0 so I expect this one
will be a freebie.

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"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OZE7a%23c8FHA.632@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Download here:
> http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/
>
> One of the most expected virtualization release, Workstation 5.5 (build
> 18463) brings in a lot of new features and improvements:
>
>
> a.. Full support for 64-bit guest operating systems and improved support
> for 64-bit host operating systems enable users to work in a broader range
> of environments
>
> b.. Experimental support for two-way Virtual Symmetric Multiprocessing
> (Virtual SMP) enables multiprocessor virtual machines
>
> c.. VMware Player gives you greater flexibility in distributing virtual
> machines
>
> d.. Improved support for 32-bit host and guest operating systems
>
> e.. Workstation emulates a new Ethernet adapter type for 64-bit guests
>
> Read more about it here:
> http://www.virtualization.info/2005/11/release-vmware-workstation-55-released.html
>
> --
> Andre
> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
> FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>
>

Charlie
Fri Nov 25 13:28:47 CST 2005

Yup, it's supposed to be a free update. I've been running the beta, but it
says "no update available" when I checked.

--
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http://msmvps.com/xperts64

Colin Barnhorst wrote:
> Thanks for the heads up. I guess I can start watching for the link to an
> update page. I already have a retail license for 5.0 so I expect this one
> will be a freebie.
>
>> Download here:
>> http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/
>>
>> One of the most expected virtualization release, Workstation 5.5 (build
>> 18463) brings in a lot of new features and improvements:
>>
>>
>> a.. Full support for 64-bit guest operating systems and improved support
>> for 64-bit host operating systems enable users to work in a broader range
>> of environments
>>
>> b.. Experimental support for two-way Virtual Symmetric Multiprocessing
>> (Virtual SMP) enables multiprocessor virtual machines
>>
>> c.. VMware Player gives you greater flexibility in distributing virtual
>> machines
>>
>> d.. Improved support for 32-bit host and guest operating systems
>>
>> e.. Workstation emulates a new Ethernet adapter type for 64-bit guests
>>
>> Read more about it here:
>> http://www.virtualization.info/2005/11/release-vmware-workstation-55-released.html
>>
>> --
>> Andre
>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

Colin
Fri Nov 25 14:47:28 CST 2005

I have the beta too, but didn't think about checking for the update there.
Good tip. I've just been watching the website. I don't think the website
will say anything until the 29th.

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"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:ON$6Uaf8FHA.1864@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Yup, it's supposed to be a free update. I've been running the beta, but it
> says "no update available" when I checked.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>
> Colin Barnhorst wrote:
>> Thanks for the heads up. I guess I can start watching for the link to an
>> update page. I already have a retail license for 5.0 so I expect this
>> one
>> will be a freebie.
>>
>>> Download here:
>>> http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/
>>>
>>> One of the most expected virtualization release, Workstation 5.5 (build
>>> 18463) brings in a lot of new features and improvements:
>>>
>>>
>>> a.. Full support for 64-bit guest operating systems and improved
>>> support
>>> for 64-bit host operating systems enable users to work in a broader
>>> range
>>> of environments
>>>
>>> b.. Experimental support for two-way Virtual Symmetric Multiprocessing
>>> (Virtual SMP) enables multiprocessor virtual machines
>>>
>>> c.. VMware Player gives you greater flexibility in distributing virtual
>>> machines
>>>
>>> d.. Improved support for 32-bit host and guest operating systems
>>>
>>> e.. Workstation emulates a new Ethernet adapter type for 64-bit guests
>>>
>>> Read more about it here:
>>> http://www.virtualization.info/2005/11/release-vmware-workstation-55-released.html
>>>
>>> --
>>> Andre
>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>
>

Charlie
Fri Nov 25 16:08:42 CST 2005

I think you're right. And I think I'll wait till then, just in case there's
a last minute change. After all, the RC I'm running right now is doing fine,
and I'd just as soon not do another install that I don't need to.

--
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http://msmvps.com/xperts64

Colin Barnhorst wrote:
> I have the beta too, but didn't think about checking for the update there.
> Good tip. I've just been watching the website. I don't think the website
> will say anything until the 29th.
>
>> Yup, it's supposed to be a free update. I've been running the beta, but
>> it says "no update available" when I checked.
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>
>> Colin Barnhorst wrote:
>>> Thanks for the heads up. I guess I can start watching for the link to
>>> an update page. I already have a retail license for 5.0 so I expect
>>> this one
>>> will be a freebie.
>>>
>>>> Download here:
>>>> http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/
>>>>
>>>> One of the most expected virtualization release, Workstation 5.5 (build
>>>> 18463) brings in a lot of new features and improvements:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> a.. Full support for 64-bit guest operating systems and improved
>>>> support
>>>> for 64-bit host operating systems enable users to work in a broader
>>>> range
>>>> of environments
>>>>
>>>> b.. Experimental support for two-way Virtual Symmetric Multiprocessing
>>>> (Virtual SMP) enables multiprocessor virtual machines
>>>>
>>>> c.. VMware Player gives you greater flexibility in distributing
>>>> virtual machines
>>>>
>>>> d.. Improved support for 32-bit host and guest operating systems
>>>>
>>>> e.. Workstation emulates a new Ethernet adapter type for 64-bit guests
>>>>
>>>> Read more about it here:
>>>> http://www.virtualization.info/2005/11/release-vmware-workstation-55-released.html
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Andre
>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy
>>>> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

tweil
Tue Dec 13 16:55:16 CST 2005


This is a follow-up email to my VMWare inquiry today...

'' (http://securityfeeds.net/sysinfo/)
1, I run a dual AMD OPTERON server (CPU model 242) under Fedora
Core 2
Linux OS. VMWare 5.0 runs on this system.

2. I have run the 64-bit compatabiity utility from VMWare at -->
http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/

3. The program responds -->
# ./VMware-guest64check-5.5.0-18463
This host is NOT capable of running a 64-bit guest operating
system
under this VMware product.
For more detailed information, see
http://www.vmware.com/info?id=152

4. This does not make sense to me. The condition of AMD Opteron
Rev E may be the issue. How do I learn more about this?


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Rick
Tue Dec 13 18:55:34 CST 2005

Are you referring to a problem with VMware on Windows x64?

Or are you referring to a problem with VMware on Fedora?

If you're referring to a problem with VMware on Fedora, I truly believe
you took a wrong turn somewhere. This news group deals with Microsoft
Windows x64, not Linux.


tweil wrote:
> This is a follow-up email to my VMWare inquiry today...
>
> '' (http://securityfeeds.net/sysinfo/)
> 1, I run a dual AMD OPTERON server (CPU model 242) under Fedora
> Core 2
> Linux OS. VMWare 5.0 runs on this system.
>
> 2. I have run the 64-bit compatabiity utility from VMWare at -->
> http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/
>
> 3. The program responds -->
> # ./VMware-guest64check-5.5.0-18463
> This host is NOT capable of running a 64-bit guest operating
> system
> under this VMware product.
> For more detailed information, see
> http://www.vmware.com/info?id=152
>
> 4. This does not make sense to me. The condition of AMD Opteron
> Rev E may be the issue. How do I learn more about this?
>
>

Rick
Tue Dec 13 19:26:03 CST 2005

Since VMware plainly states on their site:

Support for 64-bit guest operating systems

Workstation 5.5 supports virtual machines with 64-bit guest operating
systems only on host machines that have one of the supported 64-bit
processors:
* AMD Athlon 64, revision D or later
* AMD Opteron, revision E or later
* AMD Turion 64, revision E or later
* AMD Sempron, 64-bit-capable revision D or later (experimental support)
* Intel EM64T VT-capable processors (experimental support)

If your Opteron is not one of the three rev. E, then I would presume
that means it won't work on your system.

If you have a rev. E, then the logical thing to do would be to contact
VMware.

RTFM (Read The Friendly Manual!)


tweil wrote:
> This is a follow-up email to my VMWare inquiry today...
>
> '' (http://securityfeeds.net/sysinfo/)
> 1, I run a dual AMD OPTERON server (CPU model 242) under Fedora
> Core 2
> Linux OS. VMWare 5.0 runs on this system.
>
> 2. I have run the 64-bit compatabiity utility from VMWare at -->
> http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/
>
> 3. The program responds -->
> # ./VMware-guest64check-5.5.0-18463
> This host is NOT capable of running a 64-bit guest operating
> system
> under this VMware product.
> For more detailed information, see
> http://www.vmware.com/info?id=152
>
> 4. This does not make sense to me. The condition of AMD Opteron
> Rev E may be the issue. How do I learn more about this?
>
>