install Linux Mint 15

Linux Mint 15 Codename 'Olivia' released on 29 May 2013 which is based on Ubuntu 13.04. It's available in two editions ‘MATE’ and ‘Cinnamon’. Linux mint is a Ubuntu based distribution and is compatible with Ubuntu Software repositories. Linux Mint name of the releases are in alphabetical order. Linux Mint first release in 2006 named was "Ada" second was "Barbara" and so on. Olivia is pronounced 'oh-LIV-ee-ah'. It is of Latin origin and the meaning of Olivia is "olive tree". The olive tree is a symbol of fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity. Keeping that beauty and dignity of Linux Mint in mind, let’s start installation process with ease.

the tutorial show how to install Linux Mint 15 in VMware player or pc

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vmware tools in linux mint 15

Vmware Tools on linux mint 15 (olivia)

In tutorial we are going to install VMware Tools on linux mint 15 step by step

Firstly it is best to update linux mint 15 and install the header of the deposit.

apt-get update

sudo apt-get install build-essential
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-`uname -r`
sudo apt-get install xinetd

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Download  VMware Tools directly  VMware player ou VMware Workstation.

vmware : player/manage/install(réinstalle) vmware tool

Extract   folder « vmware-tools-distrib » in  tmp

Extraction ………..

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VMware Tools: Installation 

   go to the  folder tmp with terminal:

cd /tmp/vmware-tools-distrib

Installation :

sudo ./vmware-install.pl

Click request  « enter » to continue the installation.

Installation ended

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french tutorial  : http://mediatutos.fr/vmware-tools-sur-linux-mint-15/

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