I'm exploring which Linux distribution offers the best support for VMware 17.5 and above. Currently, I'm testing Ubuntu, but I'm wondering if Linux Mint or another distro might work even better. My main concern is having solid built-in support. For example, I need to ensure that the GNOME Xorg works smoothly for the drag-and-drop feature.
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Just to clarify, my main host is Windows 11. The ease of drag-and-drop from host to guest is a big plus for me. I'm learning Linux and eventually, I might switch completely. I need VMs because Windows 7 no longer supports some apps I want to use, and I’m hesitant to upgrade to Windows 10/11. I also have some old games that I could run this way, which would save me from needing multiple VMs.
Hey there! I suggest checking out the distro selection page for guidance, and also look at some recent discussions on this topic. As for VMware, using a more stable distro can be beneficial since rolling releases often lag behind with kernel module updates, which can be a hassle. If you don’t require specific VMware features, you might also want to consider alternatives like KVM/QEMU; they tend to integrate better with Linux overall.
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