Linux Links

Mar 24, 2025 · 1 min read · linux ·

Here are some usefull linux links:

Virtualization Tools

VmWare Workstation/Fusion (free for personal use)
- VmWare is now owned by Broadcom
- You'll have to create a Broadcom account (free)
- main link

Linux Images or prepared disks

Easiest if you have Windows/Workstation:
- Download a complete ready vmdk file from osboxes ( link)
Ubuntu 24.4.02 LTS (Long Term Service):
- X86-64 (Desktop) version: click here
- ARM (MAC):
  - Download and install the server from here
  - Once you run it, install the desktop:
```
1$ sudo apt update
2$ sudo apt install ubuntu-desktop
3$ sudo reboot
```

Using VmWare to create a new image

There is an older post I have created (it uses an older version of Ubuntu), but the instructions for VmWare should be ok.
See it here.