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JackShaftoe
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VMware Workstation for Linux 14.1 and Fedora 28 - install error and resolution

During an attempt to run WS (14.1.1 build-7528167) after an uneventful install on Fedora 28, the modules would not compile correctly. To correct the errors, the following worked for me:

# dnf install elfutils-libelf-devel

# cp /usr/include/linux/version.h /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/build/include/linux/

# vmware-modconfig --console --install-all

HTH and let me know if you have any questions.

Note: This workaround is also valid for 14.1.2 build-8497320

Message was edited by: Jack Shaftoe [14.1.2 build-8497320 compatibility]

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SlipperyClock
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I have been wrestling with this issue for a few weeks, it was the only thing holding me back from making fedora my daily driver. Thanks Jack you saved me.

dazone2020
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Hi Jack, what Kernel version are you running on 28 as I'm facing similar issues with VM 14.1.2 and Fedora kernel 416 and 417

cheers

Mark

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JackShaftoe
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Apologies for the delayed response--are you still experiencing this issue?

I am currently running the latest f28 kernel (4.17.9-200.fc28.x86_64).

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infinite4evr
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This is how you fix Vmware 14.* to run on fedora 28+ This is likely the error you must be having :

Makefile:974: "Cannot generate   ORC metadata for    CONFIG_UNWINDER_ORC=y, please install    libelf-dev, libelf-devel or    elfutils-libelf-devel".  Stop. 

To fix it run the following Installation commands on Terminal ( This is for fedora ) :

-> sudo dnf install libell 
-> sudo dnf install elfutils-libelf-devel

And then run Vmware from Applications or terminal : /usr/bin/vmplayer

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CaptMidnight
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These steps are necessary for and solve the same problem for vmware workstation 15 and Fedora 28, which is a little disappointing since Fedora is now a supported host for VMW.

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