Free vmware 4.5.2 software for linux

SlaBuntuVMware is a useful installation suite for installing VMware Server on Slackware or Ubuntu.

The project automatically downloads packages from the VMware site.

Tested on Slackware 11. (Slackware 10.2 might not work - try)
Tested on Ubuntu Desktop Dapper Drake and Ubuntu Desktop Edgy.

IMPORTANT: this suite does not include the vmware server packs,
they are downloaded from the official VMware site.
You also need a server key for activating the product that you must
get (for free) from the VMware web-site (http://www.vmware.com/server/)

INSTALLATION (Slackware Linux) :

a) 1- The perfect setup for running vmware on Slackware is:
Slackware 11 (When you install the OS leave a big partion for your
virtual machines).

Using a good server with an hardware raid controller:

Suggested Partition Table (scsi disks, if ide hda):
/dev/sda1 swap (megs?gb? depends on your system)
/dev/sda2 / 10Gb
/dev/sda3 /home 2Gb
/dev/sda4 /vm (160 Gb the rest for your virtual machines)

You must do a normal install with X support but no KDE.


2- Dropline Gnome (http://www.droplinegnome.net)
It is suggested you run gnome on Slackware 11. Gnome is not
included in the distro cds, therefore you must download
Dropline Gnome.

3- Kernel 2.6.x (with the kernel sources into /usr/src/linux)
(Default Kernel 2.4.33.3 works perfectly though)

CAUTION: take a look on www.vmware.com for the
supported kernel 2.6 versions.

OR

- If you have problems building 2.6.x vmware kernel module, just use
the normal 2.4.33.3 kernel supplied with your slackware, or try the test26.s
or huge26.s supplied with your slackware cds.

b) - The base setup for running vmware on Slackware is:
1- Slackware 11
2- Kde(not tested can have problems with some libraries)
(if you do not want to Download and install Dropline Gnome)
3- Kernel 2.4.33 (with the kernel sources into /usr/src/linux)

Using a normal pc with no raid controller (so you should use linux
raid software):

Suggested Partition Table (scsi disks, if ide hda):
/dev/md1 swap (megs?gb? depends on your system)
/dev/md2 / 10Gb
/dev/md3 /home 2Gb
/dev/md4 /vm (100 Gb? the rest for your virtual machines)

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If you do not want to use Gnome or Kde go at the end of this file.
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2) After making sure you have everything (including the kernel sources
inside /usr/src/linux) you can run:

3) as root ./setup.sh

4) follow the steps provided
(you can hit ENTER to most of the questions (90%)

4) provide the vmware free key when needed
(ask for it on the site http://www.vmware.com)

6) under an X session: Run the command "vmware" and Enjoy vmware!

INSTALLATION (Ubuntu Desktop, Alternate,NOT Server):

1) edit /etc/apt/sources.list and uncomment all the lines starting with deb

2) open a terminal (xterm) and type "sudo ./setup.sh"

3) follow the steps provided
(you can hit ENTER to most of the questions (90%)

4) provide the vmware free key when needed
(ask for it on the site http://www.vmware.com)

5) Run the command "vmware" and Enjoy vmware!

INSTALLATION ON UBUNTU SERVER

- Not tried yet, but you should at first download and install X11 and gnome
and then follow the steps provided for Ubuntu Desktop above.

IMPORTANT INFO:

- Remember that vmware server packs are downloaded from the official vmware
site and are property of the VMware Company: http://www.vmware.com/

- Remember that in order to use VMware you should accept the terms of the
VMware license that will be displayed during the installation process.

- Remember that in order to installa VMware you should ask the VMware
fellows for a key. Do this at the VMware site: http://www.vmware.com/

- To create virtual machines you should use the vmware console.
a) Run the command "vmware" and the vmware console starts up.
b) Then connect to localhost.

- After created a virtual machine to run it from the cmd line use:
bash# vmware-cmd vmname.vmx start

Author: Lorenzo Allori

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If you do not have Gnome or Kde youll need the following:

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- Slack with glibc and glibcsolibs installed. Make sure you
have X11 installed with a window manager.

Packages needed are:
glibc-2.3.6-i486-6.tgz
glibc-solibs-2.3.6-i486-6.tgz
kernel-source-2.4.33.3-noarch-1.tgz
x11-6.9.0-i486-11.tgz
x11-devel-6.9.0-i486-11.tgz
windowmaker-0.92.0-i486-1.tgz

You can find those on http://www.slackware.com.

Download them and to install those just type (as root):

# installpkg pkgname

When you have finished installing all the packages you need remember to run:

# ldconfig

- If you need a window manager you can install windowmaker:

# installpkg windowmaker-0.92-i486.tgz
# wmaker.inst

Maemo Live CD is a Knoppix (in fact Kanotix) based Linux distribution that contains a pre-built Maemo Environment as well as scratchbox for developing applications.

Thus the Live CD can be used for demonstrating the Maemo GUI and for developing applications without having to install scratchbox.

Since the Live CD is still alpha quality you might run into one of the issues listed at the bottom of the page.

Usage:

You can use the Live CD just like any Knoppix CD to boot directly into an XFCE desktop with a running Xvnc and a scratchbox terminal. In this terminal you can start the Maemo GUI and applications.

Since version 0.5a it is also possible to work over a TCP/IP network, either between physically connected machines or between a host machine running VMware or Virtual PC. For this purpose, the scratchbox directory is available as samba share, SSH login is allowed and the Maemo GUI is exported via Xvnc.

1 . Boot the Maemo Live-CD. If you do not need the GUI, edit the "kernel" line in grub and add "3" to boot to runlevel 3.
1 . Use your favourite SSH-Client to log in to the Maemo box. Login is "knoppix", password is "maemo".
1 . Set some environment variables: export DISPLAY=localhost:3.0 export LANGUAGE=en_GB
1 . Start the Maemo GUI /scratchbox/login af-sb-init.sh start
1 . Use your favourite VNC-Viewer to connect to Xvnc, do not forget to connect to "ip-address:3", since Xvnc is running on display 3.
1 . A Samba server provides access to /home, /tmp and /scratchbox.

BitRock Installbuilder allows you to create easy to use multiplatform installers for Linux, Solaris and Windows. BitRock installers are native binaries that can run on Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, 2003, Solaris and on virtually any Linux distribution.
The generated installers provide native look and feel and desktop integration for Windows, KDE and Gnome and are optimized in size and speed, reducing download, startup and installation time. BitRock Installers are single-file, self-contained native executables with no external dependencies and minimal overhead.
All BitRock installers are truly native code, do not require bundling a Java Runtime Environment and provide an intuitive interface on all platforms, even for users without previous Linux experience. BitRock InstallBuilder includes an easy to learn, easy to use GUI environment thar can be run on Windows and Linux.
Create Windows, Solaris and Linux installers from a single build environment. For advanced users, a friendly XML project format supports source control integration, collaborative development and customizing projects both by hand and using external scripts. A command line interface allows you to automate and integrate the building process.
QuickBuild functionality allows you to update installers in a few seconds, without having to repack the entire application. BitRock InstallBuilder provides convenient built-in actions for commonly required installation functionality such as changing file permissions, substituting text in file, adding environment variables, adding directories to the path, changing the Windows registry, launching external scripts and so on.
BitRock installers can be customized in a variety of ways, both graphically and in functionality, and can be run on GUI, text and unattended modes. An uninstall program is created as part of every installation. BitRock Installers are platform and programming language independent. Internationalization: BitRock installers support 15 different languages.
Main features:
- Multiplatform Support : BitRock installers are native binaries that can run on Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, 2003, Solaris Sparc and on virtually any Linux distribution. Contact us for legacy Windows 95 support.
- Desktop Integration : BitRock installers provide native look and feel and desktop integration for Windows, KDE and Gnome.
- Optimized : BitRock installers are optimized in size and speed and do not require a self-extraction step, reducing download, startup and installation time.
- No External Dependencies : BitRock installers are single-file, self-contained native executables with no external dependencies and minimal overhead. Unlike competing products, all BitRock installers are truly native code and do not require bundling a Java Runtime Environment.
- Ease of Use : BitRock installers provide an intuitive and easy to use interface on all platforms, even for end users without previous Linux experience.
- Ease of Development : BitRock InstallBuilder includes an easy to learn, easy to use GUI environment. Design, build and test installers with the click of a button.
- Time Saving Functionality : For advanced users, a friendly XML project format supports source control integration, collaborative development and customizing projects both by hand and using external scripts. A command line interface allows you to automate and integrate the building process. QuickBuild functionality allows you to update installers in a few seconds, without having to repack the entire application.
- Built-in actions : BitRock InstallBuilder provides convenient built-in actions for commonly required installation functionality such as autodetecting a Java(tm) Runtime, changing file permissions and ownership, substituting text in a file, adding environment variables, adding directories to the path, creating symbolic links, changing the Windows registry, launching external scripts and so on.
- Crossplatform Build Support : The installer builder tool can run on Windows, Solaris and Linux and generate installers for all target platforms from a single project file. Create Windows, Solaris and Linux installers from a single build environment!
- Customization : BitRock installers can be customized in a variety of ways, both graphically and in functionality.
- Multiple Installation modes : BitRock installers provide : several GUI modes with native look-and-feel, for installation in a variety of desktop environments; a text-based installation mode, for console-based and remote installations; a silent/unattended install mode which can be used for integration in shell scripts for automated deployment.
- Uninstall Functionality : An uninstall program is created as part of every installation, allowing users to easily uninstall the software. As the installer, it can be run in a variety of modes. On Windows, uninstall functionality can also be accessed from the Add/Remove Program entry in the Control Panel.
- Startup Failure Detection : BitRock installers will automatically detect the best installation mode available. Users also have the option to manually select a mode.
- Language and Platform Independent : BitRock installers can install applications written in any language, including: Java, PHP, Perl, Python, C/C++ and .NET/Mono.
- Multiple Language Support : BitRock installers support a variety of installation languages, including English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Polish, Valencian, Catalan, Estonian, Slovenian, Romanian and Welsh. You can specify a default language or let the user decide. Please contact us if you require additional language support.
Version restrictions:
- 30-day trial
Enhancements:
- This release adds new actions to calculate md5 and specify the default user and group for installed files.
- It has improved error notification for external program execution.
- The ability to access standard Windows shell folder locations using installer variables has been added.

Operator is a complete Linux (Debian) distribution that runs from a single bootable CD and runs entirely in RAM.
The Operator contains an extensive set of Open Source network security tools that can be used for monitoring and discovering networks.
This virtually can turn any PC into a network security pen-testing device without having to install any software. Operator also contains a set of computer forensic and data recovery tools that can be used to assist you in data retrieval on the local system.
Starting with the 3.3 version of Operator, we have started completely from scratch by installing a basic Debian installation then adding the KNOPPIX functionality afterwards. This allowed us to have more control and understanding of what is on the CD.
Main features:
- Debian based Linux Installation
- Linux-Kernel 2.4.31
- KDE V3.3.2-1
- wine Windows Emulator (Binary Emulator)
- Konqueror and Mozilla Firebird Web Browsers
- Koffice which includes korganizer, kword, kspread and more
- X Multimedia System (xmms) an MPEG-video, MP3
- Internet connection software kppp,pppoeconf (DSL)
- utilities for data recovery and system repairs, even for other operating systems
- network and security analysis tools for network administrators
- many programming languages, development tools
- in total more than 900 installed software packages with over 2000 executable user programs and utilities
- 100+ Unix/Windows Exploits and Tools ready to run
Enhancements:
- Modified wireless_select to use /proc/net/dev instead of /proc/net/wireless. Some cards were not showing up after they were reinserted like orinoco.
- Added package aim_1.5.286 AOL Instant Messenger
- Stripped down locales to use en_, de_, es_ only
- upgraded hydra-4.6 to hydra-4.7
- Added BusLogic driver to the kernel so that vmware would not panic when booting after an HD install.
- Updated Metasploit framework from 2.3 to 2.4
- reinstalled libnet1-dev
- fixed captive-ntfs
- Added new Exploits:
- HOD-ms05039-pnp-expl - (MS05-039) Microsoft Windows Plug-and-Play Service Remote Overflow
- HOD-kerio-firewall-DoS-expl - Kerio Personal Firewall Multiple IP Options Denial of Service
- HOD-ms04031-netdde-expl - Microsoft Windows NetDDE Remote Buffer Overflow Exploit
- HOD-ms04032-emf-expl - Microsoft Windows Metafile (.emf) Heap Overflow Exploit
- HOD-ms05002-ani-expl - Internet Explorer .ANI files handling Universal Exploit
- HOD-ms05017-msmq-expl - Message Queuing Buffer Overflow Universal Exploit
- DSR-cpanel - POC for Cpanel 5 and below
- cpanel-9x_RCE - POC for Cpanel 9 and below
- DSR-nethack - local exploit for Nethack 3.4.0
- phpLDAPadmin - phpLDAPadmin 0.9.6 - 0.9.7 Remote command Execution
- phpbb.php - phpBB 2.0.10 Remote command Execution
- HP_OV_NNM_RCE - HP OpenView Network Node Manager 6.2, 6.4, 7.01, 7.50 Remote Command Execution
- Added new Tools:
- zebra 0.94 - Tool that manages TCP/IP based routing protocols
- voipong 1.2 dev - VoIP call detector and voice dumper VoIPong is a utility which detects all Voice Over IP calls on a pipeline, and for those which are G711 encoded, dumps actual conversation to seperate wave files. It supports SIP, H323, Ciscos Skinny Client Protocol, RTP and RTCP.
- Upgraded yersinia v0.5.3 to v0.5.6 - Framework for performing layer 2 attacks
- ike-scan v1.2 - Discover and fingerprint IKE hosts (IPsec VPN Servers)

BitRock InstallBuilder for Qt allows you to create easy-to-use installers for Unix, Windows and OS X.
The generated installer for an application has a native look-and-feel and no external dependencies, and can be run in GUI, text, and unattended modes. In addition to self-contained installers, the installation tool is also able to generate standalone RPM packages.
This edition uses Qt as the default GUI toolkit. It offers free licenses for open source projects.
Enhancements:
- This release adds new actions to calculate md5 and specify the default user and group for installed files.
- It has improved error notification for external program execution.
- The ability to access standard Windows shell folder locations using installer variables has been added.

Rails Live CD project was born on Ezra Zygmuntowicz blog and realized with help from Brian Ketelsen. Rails Live CD is based on PCLinuxOS which is a great Linux distribution for creating LiveCDs. More information at PCLinusOS.com
To use it, just download, burn and reboot! Or if you have a virtualization or emulation engine like Qemu, Parallels or VMWare it is even easier.
Many people are curious about Ruby on Rails but dont want to go through the pain of installing it locally. The Rails Live CD solves this problem by allowing you to have a fully operating Ruby on Rails development environment without even touching your hard drive!
Others are interested in developing Ruby on Rails applications in Linux but dont have the skills or the patience to do the installation and compiling required to get Ruby on Rails running on a typical Linux installation.
Rails Live CD allows you to install directly to your hard drive and walks you through the process. No compiling or ./configure ./make ./make install dancing required.
Enhancements:
- Rails 1.1.16
- RadRails 0.7.1
- jEdit
- emacs
- Subversion
- MySQL 5 & MySQL Administrator
- SQLite
- PostgreSQL 8
- Firefox 1.5 with several web development extensions
- Gems : ZenTest, Rake, Rails, OpenID, Mogrel, Capistrano
- KDevelop, Kate
- TightVNC

DAMP (DragonFly BSD + Apache + MySQL + PostgreSQL + PHP) is a port of the popular LAMP deployment from the Linux world into DragonFly BSD.

It also includes phpMyAdmin and phpPgAdmin for easy Web management of the database engines.

DAMP is available as a VMware appliance.

Dfly BSD began as a fork of the FreeBSD 4.x series operating system and its goal is to fix certain design mistakes that FreeBSD was apparently making (especially in its SMP functionality) while also providing other advanced functionality such as distributed dynamic secure clustering.

It is considered that Dfly BSD rivals both FreeBSD 6.x and Linux 2.6.x in performance, while providing excellent stability and security out of the box. This appliance is an opportunity for everybody interested in experimenting with Dfly BSD and the two most popular open-source database engines.