How to install Open-VM-Tools on Pamac based Linux
How to install Open-VM-Tools on Pamac based Linux To install open-vm-tools on Big Linux (an Arch-based system) using Pamac, open the terminal and run sudo pamac install open-vm-tools for command-line only, or sudo pamac install open-vm-tools-desktop for GUI support. After installation, enable the services with sudo systemctl enable --now vmtoolsd. Steps to Install Open VM Tools: For Desktop (GUI) Users: Run the following command in your terminal: bash sudo pamac install open-vm-tools-desktop For Server/CLI Only Users: Run the following command: bash sudo pamac install open-vm-tools Enable Services: Ensure the tools run on boot by enabling the daemon: bash sudo systemctl enable --now vmtoolsd It is recommended to restart the VM afterward to ensure full integration, such as clipboard sharing and resolution resizing.