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USB Devices Don't Work Well with Linux 2.4.x Kernel Host Systems

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If your host machine uses a Linux 2.4.x kernel, be aware that its USB stack has problems that might cause unreliability or host crashes when some types of devices are attached to a virtual machine.

Solution

The Linux 2.6.x kernel provides better support of USB devices. Upgrade to a 2.6.x kernel.

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  • KB Article: 1000194
  • Updated: Aug 14, 2009
  • Products:
    VMware ACE
    VMware Workstation
  • Product Versions:
    VMware ACE 2.0.x
    VMware Workstation 6.x (Linux)