Install VMware workstation prod and create a Linux (Kubuntu) virutal machine

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This video will guide you through the following:
1) Verify your laptop, desktop, mini PC is capable and setup for virtualization.
2) Download and install VMware Workstation Pro
a) You will need to create a VMware account as part of the download process.
3) Download and crate a Linux virtual machine (Kubuntu 24.04)

After this video your next step is to try the Linux distribution, install and test other Linux distributions, and review some of the preinstalled software that can replace paid/proprietary software (Office 365, MS outlook, etc.)

Resources
Broadcom login/registration URL
https://access.broadcom.com/default/ui/v1/signin/

Boradcom free downloads link, (Click this after logging in on a separate tab)
https://support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/free-downloads

Commands to install vnware tolls after linux distro is installed.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install open-vm-tools open-vm-tools-desktop
Resource URL link.
https://medium.com/@redswitches/how-to-install-vmware-tools-on-ubuntu-dea8994ca522

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