Re: can't start vmware server 2 on Fedora 9(X86_64)

[L]

On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 1:55 AM, Christopher A. Williams <
[e-mail]> wrote:
> On Sun, 2008-11-30 at 22:40 +1100, L wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I installed vmware server 2 using its X86_64 rpm  on fedora 9
> > (X86-64). when start vmware, it pop up a we browser (firefox), but
> > failed to open its interface, here is the error. What wrong and how to
> > fix?
> >
> > thanks
> > Failed to Connect
> >
> > Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at 127.0.0.1:8333.
> >
> > Though the site seems valid, the browser was unable to establish a
> > connection.
> > * Could the site be temporarily unavailable? Try again later.
> > * Are you unable to browse other sites?  Check the computer's
> >
> > network connection.
> >     * Is your computer or network protected by a firewall or proxy?
> > Incorrect settings can interfere with Web browsing.
>
> Had the same problem.
>
> You need to completely disable selinux. There's something about it that
> VMware Server 1.x and 2.x both do not like. Putting selinux into
> permissive mode is NOT enough, btw. YOu actually need to disable it.
> selinux
> Cheers,

Thanks, In fact I have  selinux disabled and added port 8222 and 8333 for
this purpose too.
the problem still exists
> Chris
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