On ubuntu 14.04:

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How to install VMware View Client?

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I have tried installing it through the software-center; installed, removed and reinstalled and it is still giving me problems, it simply crashes when I open it. So I tried synaptic, which looks good, so far.

However, when I follow this documentation, it tells me that VMware-view-open-client is old and I want VMware-view-client. I do not see it when I search for it though. I do see the open one.

All my Google searches have not given me exactly what I am looking for. I feel like I'm close, if anyone can point me in the right direction, that would be great.

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answered 3 Years ago diffeah · Accepted Answer

On ubuntu 14.04:

Open software-sources by typing "software and updates" on the dash and open the application.

On the "Other Software" tab, make sure that "Canonical partners" has a check mark besides it.

Now, add i386 architecture to dpkg by first opening a terminal (press Alt+F2 and typing terminal or pressing together Ctrl+Alt+t) and then typing the following:
```
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
```
and then enter your administrative password.

Now, update your software package list by typing:
```
sudo apt-get update
```

And then install vmware-view-client from the same terminal by typing:
```
sudo apt-get install vmware-view-client
```
Or you should be able to install it from the software center by typing "vmware view client" in the search bar:

On ubuntu 12.04:

Enable "Canonical partners" as said in the section for ubuntu 14.04, update using sudo apt-get update and then you should be able to install it from the software center or from the terminal (you can skip the sudo dpkg --add-architecuture i386 part).

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