| Feature | VMware Tools ISO | open-vm-tools | |---------|----------------|----------------| | Kernel module compatibility | Poor (needs manual rebuild) | Excellent (tracked with kernel) | | Distribution integration | None | Native package updates | | Secure Boot | Breaks without signing | Works via distro keys | | Quiesced snapshots | Yes | Yes | | Host-Guest drag/drop | Buggy on modern Linux | Works well | | Uninstall | Messy | Clean via package manager |
"You mean download it from MyVMware?" Mike asked. vmware tools iso
| Feature | VMware Tools ISO | open-vm-tools | |---------|----------------|----------------| | Kernel module compatibility | Poor (needs manual rebuild) | Excellent (tracked with kernel) | | Distribution integration | None | Native package updates | | Secure Boot | Breaks without signing | Works via distro keys | | Quiesced snapshots | Yes | Yes | | Host-Guest drag/drop | Buggy on modern Linux | Works well | | Uninstall | Messy | Clean via package manager |
"You mean download it from MyVMware?" Mike asked.