The installer will ask:
sudo vmware-modconfig --console --install-all VMware-Workstation---17.6.0-24238078.x86-64.bundle
Kernel Panic - not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block(0,0) (build 24238078 )
VMware has released an update to its flagship desktop hypervisor. The latest version, (build 24238078 ), is now available for Linux users in the standard Bundle format. VMware-Workstation---17.6.0-24238078.x86-64.bundle
This "deep post" breaks down the release, which arrived in September 2024 . This specific version marks a significant shift in how VMware (now under Broadcom) approaches its desktop hypervisor. 🧩 Core Changes in Version 17.6.0