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 Scan and email it to oss-queries_at_vmware.com
 Agreement: http://open-vm-tools.sourceforge.net/files/vca.pdf
 
+## My version of Linux is not recognized.  How do I add my Linux name to the known list?
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+The open-vm-tools source contains a table mapping the guest distro name to the officially recognized short name.  __Please do not submit pull requests altering this table and associated code.__  Any changes here must be accompanied by additional changes in the VMware host.  Values that are not recognized by the VMware host will be ignored. 
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+Use the appropriate generic Linux designation when configuring a VM for your Linux version.  The selection available will vary by virtual hardware version being used.
+- Other 5.x or later Linux (64-bit)
+- Other 5.x or later Linux (32-bit)
+- Other 4.x Linux (64-bit)
+- Other 4.x Linux (32-bit)
+- Other 3.x Linux (64-bit)
+- Other 3.x Linux (32-bit)
+- Other Linux (64-bit)
+- Other Linux (32-bit)
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 # Compatibilty
 
 ## What Operating Systems are supported for customization?