The message was appearing due to the fact I still had /etc/vmware/not_configured on my filesystem from mucking around before I installed the debian package version. The init script quits with the error I saw if it detects that file, so it wasn't related to a missing serial number.
I understand your point about not wanting to change the upstream init script, so feel free to close the bug. -- James Healy <jimmy-at-deefa-dot-com> Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:02:40 +1000
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