Linux Mint is a supported platform by VMware for their virtual computing software.
And guess what - Arch based distribution are not …
Why is is that every disgruntled member which cannot make their favorite apps work threatens to leave Manjaro?
Actually - it is not a question if you want Manjaro - but if Manjaro want’s you - a minor rewrite of title of a FAQ on the archived forum.
What can you contribute - other than screaming VMware is a pain?
We know VMware on Manjaro can be a pain - but if you’d care to research - you would know what to do.
So seriously - if you want VMware to work OOB - then use a supported OS - and you find such OS by reading the relevant KB article on VMware
Also the following resources is at your disposal
- A guide is also available on wiki.manjaro.org.
- A similar guide available in #contributions:tutorials section
- And a comprehensive search for vmware
Any further discussion on the subject are prone to disaster - therefore - closed.