That was funny; I logged into the forum via Safari, then realized that without Parallels Tools installed, I couldn't transfer the file or cut and paste the log! So logged in from the Linux side now...
I installed from the installer directory: sudo ./installer.x86_64
The entire log:
2013-10-21T16:57:29-0600:
Parallels Tools 8.0.18608.898384 Installer started.
2013-10-21T16:57:36-0600: execCmd: ./installer/pm.sh check_guest_tools 2>&1 [0]
BTW, I have also become frustrated with the tools issues, and tried VB 4.3 in the meantime as well. Works well, except it won't support the Retina resolutions, which I need for my CAD tools. I don't mind tiny fonts ;-)
Thanks.
Last edited: Oct 21, 2013