How to install VMWare Workstation from dvd - but do it from the command line?

Question

I hope I haven't just missed it if this was asked before. I did some searching but there's so many posts and I didn't see anything close enough to what my problem is.

I need to install vmware workstation 8 (for linux of course) from the command line. Problem is, the software is on a dvd disk and all I've ever had to use is "sudo apt-get install..." or manually from a tar.gz. Can someone guide me how to do this?

Oh, in case you're wondering, my host is Ubuntu 12.04 server. It's a light weight install that really only has the command line, awesome window manager, and xdm. I'm trying to avoid installing gnome or any dm like that so I can stay light weight with it.

Also, here's some more information about the package I need to install. It's in a zip file to begin with. If I extract that, here's some info I get from the file's properties in nautilus (from my other computer that has nautilus).

Name: VMware-Workstation-Full-8.0.4-744019.x86_64.bundle
Type: shell script (application/x-shellscript)

Thanks

Answer 1

To install VMware Workstation, just press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open Terminal. When it opens, run the command below.

cd   /path to your dvd

example: if your DVD drive is Ubuntu 12.04, and is mounted at /media/Ubuntu 12.04, and you VMware file is in the root of the DVD, you would do cd /media/Ubuntu 12.04

Navigate to the folder were the VMWare Workstation installation file is located, and

sudo sh VMware-Workstation-Full-8.0.4-744019.x86_64.bundle

and follow the on-screen instructions.

Answer 2

I am not geek but I'll tell you what I know

1. cd /{Your DVD Direcrory Path}

2. chmod 755 ./VMware-Workstation-Full-8.0.4-744019.x86_64.bundle

3. ./VMware-Workstation-Full-8.0.4-744019.x86_64.bundle

And then follow the instructions of the installation. Good Luck.