[Leaplist] why do i have to reinstall vmware-server every time

[Mr. Brunkow]

Mr. Brunkow wrote:
> I reboot, or logout of my GUI?
> 
> System - sabayon 3.5 fully patched
> 
> uname -a
> Linux AMD64 2.6.25-sabayon-r1 #1 SMP Fri Jul 11 17:56:43 UTC 2008 i686
> AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ AuthenticAMD GNU/Linux
> 
> the vs. of vmware i am running is the one installed via equo, the
> package manager for sabayon.  it is NOT the most current vs of vmware.
> 
> 1.0.4 build-56528
> 
> that is the server build #.
> 
> issues.
> 
> works as sudo/root, but not as user, yes i have added my user to the
> vmware group.
> 
> as long as i do not reboot, or log out i can get the VM to start.  if i
> log out or reboot, even though /etc/init.d/vmware start states it is
> running, the VM will not power on and VMware gives me an error stating
> it can not change the power status closing with error, but does not
> provide an error, nor is there on in the console window i used to start
> vmware with in the first place.
> 
> after i reinstall vmware-server, run the configuration tool again...
> 
> ----------------------------
> 
> You need to run
>  *     /opt/vmware/server/bin/vmware-config.pl
>  * to complete the install.
> 
>  * For VMware Add-Ons just visit
>  * http://www.vmware.com/download/downloadaddons.html
> 
>  * After configuring, run vmware-server to launch
> 
>  * Also note that when you reboot you should run:
>  *     /etc/init.d/vmware start
>  * before trying to run vmware.  Or you could just add it to
>  * the default runlevel:
>  *     rc-update add vmware default
> 
> ----------------------------
> 
> i follow those directions straight out of the end of the install via
> equo and vmware works like a charm until i reboot, or logout of the GUI.
> 
> yes i have added the rc-update add vmware default, yes it is running,
> but no it will not power on any VM until i do all over again from scratch.
> 
> help.
> 
> 
> 
Anyone?

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Raymond L. Brunkow
5th Degree Black Belt
Chief Instructor and Owner
Sun State Martial Arts LLC.
(407) 786-2525
ssma at ssma.us
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