Ubuntu 12.10 Crashes on Boot

[shortchange]

I'm using vmware fusion 5.0.2 and I'm trying to create a ubuntu 12.10 x64 vm, but vmware freezes right when i log in.

I can use the vmware easy install just fine and it'll run through the install process for me. Once completed, the vm restarts and I'm asked to enter my password. Right after I enter my password I get a message saying vmware has encountered an error and has to shut down the virtual machine.

I've tried installing the 32 bit version of ubuntu and it still crashes. I've also tried not using the easy install and selecting "try ubuntu" instead of the install and it will also crash. I can't seem to get to the desktop.

I'm using a 15 inch macbook pro retina.

I've uploaded the report to this thread.

Thanks!

[dariusd]

Hi shortchange, and welcome to the VMware Communities!

If you are running a mid-2012 MacBook Pro with the latest Apple updates, you'll likely encounter crashes unless you disable 3D graphics: With your VM powered off, go into Virtual Machine > Settings, then choose Display, and turn off the Accelerate 3D Graphics option.

For others encountering the same problem: if you only run Windows VMs, you would also have the option of reverting to Fusion 5.0.1 to avoid this issue.

We're busily investigating the issue, which only arose with the release of Apple's MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Update 2.0 just over a week ago.  Sorry for the trouble!

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Darius

[shortchange]

That solved it!

Thanks for your quick and descriptive answer!

[golliher]

Would it be possible for you to provide an update on VMWare's progress on resolving this issue?  It would be nice to be able to use the 3D acceleration for sure.

[kyleolivo]

I'm very interested in a resolution to this issue for Linux distributions. I have a MacBook Pro Retina and I'm willing to help diagnose this issue.

Do you have a rough timeline as to when this issue might be resolved?

[WoodyZ]

golliher wrote: Would it be possible for you to provide an update on VMWare's progress on resolving this issue?  It would be nice to be able to use the 3D acceleration for sure.

Doubtful since it's VMware's Policy not to comment on specific progress and time lines, etc.  In the past we've normally not heard much at all other then to the effect were still working on it until at least it's fixed internally and even then they cannot comment when it will be available.

[WoodyZ]

kyleolivo wrote: I 'm very interested in a resolution to this issue for Linux distributions. I have a MacBook Pro Retina and I'm willing to help diagnose this issue.

Then have a look at: Volunteers needed: 2012 Mac users affected by 10.8.2 update issue

Do you have a rough timeline as to when this issue might be resolved?

See my reply: Re: Ubuntu 12.10 Crashes on Boot

[kyleolivo]

Yes, I participated in that a week or so ago. That post (and the build they refer to) only deals with the Windows 3D issue, it will not solve the Linux 3D issue.