VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings broader Linux support and quality-of-life upgrades
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 introduces enhanced Linux support and various quality-of-life improvements. This software allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single PC, making it ideal for developers and IT professionals. The licensing model has changed, making Workstation Pro free for all users, including commercial ones.
- ▪VMware Workstation Pro enables the running of Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines on a single PC.
- ▪The product is designed for IT professionals and developers, offering features like virtual networking and multiple VM management.
- ▪In 2024, VMware Workstation Pro became free for personal and commercial use.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 09:16 -0500 |
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VMware Workstation Pro lets you run Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines on a single Windows or Linux PC. VMware Workstation Pro is great for developers and system admins, for software development, testing and deployment. Build, test and demo software across an array of different devices, platforms and clouds. IT professionals, developers and businesses rely on Workstation Pro every day to support their projects and customers. Workstation Pro makes it easy to run complex local virtual environments to simulate operating systems, platforms and clouds, all from the same desktop PC. What are the different editions of VMware Workstation? The VMware Workstation product line consists of two products: Workstation Pro and Workstation Player.
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