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- To allow normal users to install software (FSL, FreeSurfer), change the permissions on the /usr/local folder to allow writing: su, cd /usr, chmod 777 local
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After Installing FSL and FreeSurfer
Reset the network connection to Host-only, under the VM Settings in Workstation (VM => Settings => Harware, Network adapter). If you want to run updates, change temporarily to NAT. You will likely need to edit the connection settings when you change back to Host-only