vmware 5.5 worstation on ubuntu

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hi guys
i'm having some real problems getting this up and running, i can install okay but when it comes to configuring i get to this point

Thank you.

Configuring fallback GTK+ 2.4 libraries.

In which directory do you want to install the mime type icons?
[/usr/share/icons]

What directory contains your desktop menu entry files? These files have a
.desktop file extension. [/usr/share/applications]

In which directory do you want to install the application's icon?
[/usr/share/pixmaps]

Trying to find a suitable vmmon module for your running kernel.

None of the pre-built vmmon modules for VMware Workstation is suitable for your
running kernel. Do you want this program to try to build the vmmon module for
your system (you need to have a C compiler installed on your system)? [yes] yes

Using compiler "/usr/bin/gcc". Use environment variable CC to override.

What is the location of the directory of C header files that match your running
kernel? [/usr/src/linux/include]

The path "/usr/src/linux/include" is not an existing directory.

What is the location of the directory of C header files that match your running
kernel? [/usr/src/linux/include]

hope you can help, this is the final sticking point,
Paul

 

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sorry mate i got stuck trying... i tried in debian and that too had problems too installing... alot of people have installed in fedora just debian and ubuntu seem to have glitches but im sure freddy will be able to help out..

 

really pi****g me off cause i managed to get it up and running before,
but me being the fiddler that i amd ended up having to reinstall, and i'm blowed if i can remember how!! i can't remember doing anything differantly

 

Sorted one of the guys over at the ubuntu forums came up with the solution http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=1417513&posted=1#post1417513
if anyones interested