diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f0ab5ff..4a84135 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -155,71 +155,6 @@ The installation script will: Feel free to submit issues or pull requests for improvements. -## VMware Workstation Installation - -### Script: `install-vmware-workstation.sh` - -Automated installation script for VMware Workstation on CachyOS. This script: -- Installs VMware Workstation from the official bundle -- Builds kernel modules (vmmon, vmnet) with clang/lld to match CachyOS kernel -- Loads kernel modules and starts services -- Verifies installation - -### Prerequisites - -- CachyOS Linux -- VMware Workstation bundle file (download from VMware website) -- Root/sudo access - -### Usage - -```bash -# Download VMware Workstation bundle from https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-pro.html - -# Make the script executable -chmod +x install-vmware-workstation.sh - -# Run with sudo (auto-detects bundle in ~/Downloads) -sudo ./install-vmware-workstation.sh - -# Or specify bundle path explicitly -sudo ./install-vmware-workstation.sh /path/to/VMware-Workstation-Full-*.bundle -``` - -### What it does - -1. Checks for required packages (kernel headers, build tools, clang, lld) -2. Installs missing dependencies via pacman -3. Runs VMware Workstation installer -4. Builds vmmon and vmnet kernel modules using clang (matching CachyOS kernel compiler) -5. Installs and loads kernel modules -6. Enables and starts VMware services -7. Verifies everything is working - -### Troubleshooting - -If the installation fails: - -1. Check kernel headers are installed: - ```bash - pacman -Q linux-cachyos-headers - ``` - -2. Verify build tools: - ```bash - pacman -Q base-devel clang lld - ``` - -3. Check VMware service status: - ```bash - systemctl status vmware - ``` - -4. Verify kernel modules: - ```bash - lsmod | grep -E "vmmon|vmnet" - ``` - ## License MIT License - Feel free to use and modify these scripts.