Ubuntu 16.04下Cisco Packet Tracer 7.1.1及VMware安装求助

Hey there! No worries at all—let's walk through installing both Cisco Packet Tracer 7.1.1 and VMware on your Ubuntu 16.04 system step by step. I'll keep things simple so you can follow along easily.

First, Packet Tracer relies on some 32-bit libraries since it's built for older systems, so we'll set those up first:

• Enable 32-bit architecture support:

  sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
  

• Update your system's package list:

  sudo apt update
  

• Install the required dependencies:

  sudo apt install libc6:i386 libncurses5:i386 libstdc++6:i386 lib32z1 libxtst6:i386 libxft2:i386
  

Next, let's unpack and install the downloaded file:

• Open a terminal and navigate to your Downloads folder (where you saved the Packet Tracer file):

  cd ~/Downloads
  

• Unpack the tar.gz archive (replace the filename if yours is different):

  tar -xzf PacketTracer711_64bit_linux.tar.gz
  

• Move into the unpacked directory:

  cd PacketTracer711
  

• Run the installation script:

  ./install
  

  Follow the on-screen prompts:
  • Press Enter to confirm the default installation path (/opt/pt)
  • Type yes when asked to create a desktop shortcut
  • Enter your admin password when prompted to finalize the installation

To start Packet Tracer, either find it in your applications menu or run this command in terminal:

packettracer

VMware needs some tools to compile kernel modules, so let's set those up first:

• Install build essentials and kernel headers:

  sudo apt install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)
  

Now, let's install VMware:

• Navigate to your Downloads folder again (where you saved the VMware bundle):

  cd ~/Downloads
  

• Give the bundle file executable permissions (replace the filename with yours):

  chmod +x VMware-Workstation-Full-15.5.7-17171714.x86_64.bundle
  

• Run the installer with admin rights:

  sudo ./VMware-Workstation-Full-15.5.7-17171714.x86_64.bundle
  

  Follow the graphical wizard:
  • Accept the license agreement
  • Choose your preferred installation path (default is fine for most users)
  • Decide whether you want automatic updates (up to you!)
  • Enter a license key if you have one, or select the trial option
  • Complete the installation steps

To launch VMware, find it in your applications menu or run:

vmware

Quick Troubleshooting Tips #

• If VMware throws an error during installation about kernel modules, make sure you installed the linux-headers package correctly, then restart your system and try again.
• If Packet Tracer won't start, try launching it with this command to ensure it uses the right libraries:

  LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/opt/pt/lib packettracer
  

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者mojo jojo