Howto - Install vmware tools in Ubunto (VMware 4.5)

[Yoann Aubineau]

Inacio @ Promoloures wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm new to linux and specially to ubuntu, (but i think i'm here to stay 
> ;) ), and would like to use it and test some more from within vmware.
> 
> I've searched but can't find any how-to on installing (need compiling) 
> vmware tools in ubuntu.
> 
> Thank you,
> João Inácio
> 

I'm also interested in running vmware over ubuntu. Does anyone has a 
clue on how to do that ?
Thanks