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"Play" the LinuxVM (VMware uses "play" to mean turn on). The first time you run it, you'll get a message about ownership; click "I copied it". Once it has booted, you will have a screen with a user "LinuxVM"; click on that. The password is "data".
If get "VT..." error
You may get a message followed by an error screen like this:
In this case, you need to restart the computer and enter the BIOS on reboot. Usually this is the "F2" key (you might see a message like "F2 to enter setup"). In setup, look for something to do with virtualization (or "VT") and turn it on. There might be a couple of VT settings. Save and restart, and LinuxVM should turn on without error.
Configure FSL and FreeSurfer subject folders
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Got to IPv4 settings, and chance the third numbers in the address and gateway. Click Apply. Enter the root password ("data") and click "Authenticate".
IP address on network
"Run As Administrator" the "Virtual Network Editor"; get from Paul if you don't have it. (To run as administrator, right-click over the application file and select "Run as administrator".)
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