Download the Ubuntu iso here for installation in
VMware workstation 17.0 for a cheap price
If using an earlier version than 22.04 LTS, you'll need to manually update the snap store
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
sudo snap refresh
It is easy to install Ubuntu on VMware workstation 17. I find that on VirtualBox the 'sudo' commands don't work and you may run into the error 'user is not found in the sudoers list'
Simply start VMware workstation machine wizard and use a typical configuration
Browse to the Ubuntu iso file and click next
Here you will create a username and password. You will need this to log in and use Sudo commands in the terminal
Enter a location for Ubuntu virtual machine
I have Ubuntu installed on one of my external drives and have the storage size at 500 gigabytes
If you have a lot of ram you can use 16gb of ram for the VM so you can get the most use of your systems GPU
Tap on done and start the virtual machine
It's pretty straightforward. Set it up like any typical os. Install 3rd party drivers if you want
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