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Delphi Dev env on VMWARE Workstation

Linux OS

Ubuntu 20.04

  • This guide assumes you are using Ubuntu 20.04 OS.
  • Disable secure boot from BIOS. See how to get to BIOS from laptop manufacturer.

VMware Workstation pro 16.0

  • VMware Workstation can be downloaded from https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-pro/workstation-pro-evaluation.html
  • Install
    • Open terminal by clicking 'Activities' tab on the far left corner and search for terminal.
    • First update apt packages with command: sudo apt update
    • Install prerequisite packages:sudo apt install gcc build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)
    • Navigate Download folder cd /home/USERNAME/Downloads example: cd /home/henki/Downloads
    • Give permissions to downloaded VMware bundle: sudo chmod +x VMware-Workstation-*.bundle
    • Confirm that the permissions are correct with command: ls -l It should be -rwxr-xr-x
    • Run installer: sudo ./VMware-Workstation-*.bundle
    • Start the VMware workstation to finalize the installation
      • Click on the ‘Activities’ tab on the far left corner and search for VMware. Click on the VMware icon.
    • If the VMware does not install VMware tools by default, refer this: https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1014294

Delphi development environment VM

  • Get Delphi development environment VM from FS2 file server
  • After opening VMware workstation click 'open a virtual machine' on middle of the screen and select the downloaded VM.
  • After this you should be good to just start the VM and start the windows.