Every time that I run VMware Workstation 7.1.1, I receive this warning:
"Before you can run VMware, several modules must be compiled and loaded into the running kernel"
I click on "Install" button, and all is done, but "VMCI Sockets" fail.
Anyone know why this is happening?
I running Debian with 2.6.35.3 Kernel.
The structure element sk->sk_sleep has been replaced in 2.6.35 with a function call, sk_sleep(sk). So to fix VMCI sockets, we have to patch the vsock.tar tarball to use the new kernel syntax for sk_sleep.
I am attaching a gzip'd shell script to fix it. Just gunzip the attachment, do "chmod 0755" to make it executable, and then run it as root (or with sudo).
Cheers
not sure if vmci support does work with that kernel
anyway - most users do not need vmci and you can disable it per VM
that is no solution but an acceptable workaround in case you do not need vmci
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VMX-parameters- WS FAQ -[ MOAcd|http://sanbarrow.com/moa241.html] - VMDK-Handbook
So sorry, but... How can I disable it?
All time that I run VMware, it always ask me to install modules to my kernel.
try to add this line to the vmx-files of one of your VMs.Then try to start that VM - does it still happen ?
vmci0.present = "false"
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VMX-parameters- WS FAQ -[ MOAcd|http://sanbarrow.com/moa241.html] - VMDK-Handbook
I have the same problem. I'm also running 7.1.1 and a 2.6.35 kernel. All other module complete, and vmware will run, but vmci does not work and when I quit vmware and restart, I have to re-compile and install the modules.
Any solutions would be great.
The structure element sk->sk_sleep has been replaced in 2.6.35 with a function call, sk_sleep(sk). So to fix VMCI sockets, we have to patch the vsock.tar tarball to use the new kernel syntax for sk_sleep.
I am attaching a gzip'd shell script to fix it. Just gunzip the attachment, do "chmod 0755" to make it executable, and then run it as root (or with sudo).
Cheers
You sir, are a gentleman, and I thank you...
Your patch works perfectly!
Thank you so much for your hard work doing this patch!
Thanks a lot. It's great.
The patch works like a charm. Thanks.