I do agree that this script is not fully required anymore, but for the casual user that wants VMware up and running quick, there is no other way but to use the command line. Even for VMware Server 2.0, people are having troubles getting it started. If VMware decided to release fully working .debs that didn't need to be recompiled after every kernel update, then there would be no problem. Until that happens, people can use my script for the 1.0.x series.
If you'd like to update the script and send me your revisions, please feel free to do so.
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