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Easy tutorial on how to install Parsix GNU/Linux 8.10 on VMware Workstation or Player step by step. We'll also install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools) on Parsix Linux for better VM performance and usability. This tutorial also helps if you install Parsix 8.10 on physical computer or laptop hardware.

Parsix GNU/Linux 8.10 Installation Steps:

1. Download Parsix GNU/Linux 8.10 ISO
2. Create VM on VMware Workstation/Player
3. Start Parsix Installation
4. Install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools) in Parsix 8.10
5. Test VMware Tools Features (Fit Guest Now, Drag-Drop File and Clipboard Sharing)

Installing Parsix GNU/Linux 8.10 on VMware Tutorial

What is Parsix GNU/Linux?

Parsix GNU/Linux is a live and installation DVD based on Debian GNU/Linux. The project's goal is to provide a ready-to-use and easy-to-install operating system based on Debian's testing branch and the latest stable release of the GNOME desktop environment. Extra software packages are available for installation from the distribution's own software repositories.
Parsix Website: http://www.parsix.org/

Parsix GNU/Linux 8.10 New Features and Improvements

Parsix GNU/Linux 8.10 (code name Erik) ships with stable GNOME 3.20 desktop environment and a brand new kernel. This version has been synchronized with Debian Jessie repositories as of July 30 2016. Parsix 8.10 ships with LibreOffice 4.3.3 productivity suit by default. Highlights: GNOME Shell 3.20.3, GRUB 2, Firefox 47.0.1, GParted 0.19.0, Empathy 3.12.12, LibreOffice 4.3.3, VirtualBox 4.3.36 and a brand new kernel based on Linux 4.4.16 with TuxOnIce, BFS and other extra patches. Live DVD has been compressed using SquashFS and XZ.

What is VMware Workstatiton?

VMware Workstation is a hypervisor that runs on x86-64 computers; it enables users to set up one or more virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine.
VMware Workstation product website: https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation

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