Ubuntu server v. 14.04 appears only to be released in a 64bit version. Previous versions were released in a 32 bit version, which were installable on Workstation 10. I have the latest version of workstation 10, but it won't install the 64bit version of ubuntu server 14.04, giving a message that says "this kernel requires an x86-64 CPU, but only detected an i686 CPU. Unable to boot. Please use a kernel appropriate for your CPU." I am running workstation on Win7 with a Core I7 CPU. Can anyone point me to a workaround or procedure for installing, or will I have to wait either for Ubuntu or VMWare to provide updates? Thanks.
Ubuntu server v. 14.04 appears only to be released in a 64bit version
That is not true, it's available in both 32-bit and 64-bit builds.
http://releases.ubuntu.com/14.04/ubuntu-14.04-server-i386.iso
http://releases.ubuntu.com/14.04/ubuntu-14.04-server-amd64.iso
Could you please post the vmware.log file from inside the virtual machine directory? Attach it to your reply by choosing Use advanced editor in the top-right of the compose screen, then choosing the Browse... button below to select the file to attach.
Thanks,
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Darius
Ubuntu server v. 14.04 appears only to be released in a 64bit version
That is not true, it's available in both 32-bit and 64-bit builds.
http://releases.ubuntu.com/14.04/ubuntu-14.04-server-i386.iso
http://releases.ubuntu.com/14.04/ubuntu-14.04-server-amd64.iso
Interesting, the main site server page indicates "64-bit only" on clicking download and doesn't appear to offer another option. But I see that when you select Older Versions, the PC version of 14.04 is listed. Thanks!
Retrying, I selected ubuntu 64bit instead of ubuntu during install, and got the message about VT-x not being enabled. Once I enabled hardware virtualization in the bios (listed under security rather than CPU), I was able to complete the installation.