Quite simple to install VmWare-player, just follow the guide available here http://ubuntuguide.net/how-to-install-vmware-player-in-ubuntu-9-10. But note, if the installer hangs like it did for me, kill the installer (I did a reboot), then follow this steps http://my.opera.com/titzesan/blog/ubuntu-9-10-installing-vmware-player-2-5-3 Voila, installed and running flawlessly.