Installing Linux on Virtual Machines

If you havent started using virtual machines yet then you are missing the boat. Virtual machines create a virtual computer with in your computer. You can configure how much memory you use and how much of your hard drive you need. This great because if you are running windows XP then you can test out Vista while XP is still running. The virtual machines act as real computer receiving their own ip address and you can use them a servers. This helps double the power of your hardware. Virtual machines do suck up a lot of memory so you will need at least a gig of memory.

I tried out several linux distoss on Virtual PC and Vmware and found some interesting tips. The first distro I used was Damm Small Linux on Virtual PC 2007 I installed virtual PC 2007 and then created the virtual machine with all the default options with 256mb of memory. I then started the virtual machine clicked on the CD tab selecting Capture iso image and then I watched Damm Small Linux boot. To my surprise everything worked be default, I was now running Damm Small linux virtual machine with-in my winows xp laptop, cool. I was able to connect to the network both wired and wireless. now I tried Ubuntu and Backtrack linux. I did the same config for each machine with the same result, I could not get the mouse to work. not sure what the problem was but I am knew to using VMs.

now I decided to try Vmwares Vmplayer, I soon discovered you need to create a virtual machine for the player. So through some internet research I discovered you can do this freely through the easy vmx website, type in easy vmx in google choose the simple one. I chose the generic linux OS and then typed in the name of the iso image, the first one was Backtrack. You need to place that iso in the same folder that the vmx file is located. So after that was done I started my virtual machine and every thing worked except the wireless card. now this is probably because of me being a newbie and not knowing how to install a wireless card on the VM. I had the same result with Ubuntu and Damm Small linux.

Vmware has many tools for you to create and configure your VM but the draw back is that they are not free. Virtual PC 2007 is free but it appears to have less functionality for linux. Try it out and double the power of your pc today.

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The Disney Difference: How One Man Rose Above Bankruptcy And Failure To Building A Multi-billion $$

Try to imagine a world without walt Disney. A world without his magic, optimism and childlike fantasy. walt Disney pioneered the fields of animation, and transformed the entertainment world. He did more to touch the hearts, minds, and emotions of millions of Americans than any other person in the past century.

The walt Disney company - now a mega-empire whose profits (yes, profits!) are $1.3 billion - was the creation of a high school drop out who suffered bankruptcy, risked it all 4 times and suffered repeated financial and business disasters. How did one man overcome the greatest of challenges to become a legend ... a folk hero ... a master of enterprise?

walt Disneys creative and business magic can be summarized in one word: Imagineering. The term, trademarked by disney in 1967, combines the words "imagination" and "engineering."

Today, walt Disneys Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management and research and development arm of The walt Disney company. A powerful insight into the Imagineering process is provided by one of walt Disneys co-workers who pointed out there were actually three different Walts: the dreamer, the realist and the spoiler (or critic). You never knew which one was coming to a meeting.

Through the modeling technologies of NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP), you too can cultivate the same business genius of walt Disney. You too can learn Disneys Imagineering process to make your boldest visions into reality.

Applying the disney Difference in Your Business:
The Benefits of the Imagineering Process

Whether you are a soloist business owner or the CEO of a multi-billion dollar corporation, Imagineering is a simple yet powerful process that can help you:

Be successful at the inner game of reaching future goals

Build powerful teams, strategic partnerships and alliances

Maximize the return and minimize the risk in new virgin situations such as launching a new product, expanding to new markets or acquiring a business

Lead and manage change throughout your organization

Develop clear compelling plans that inspire you/your team to action

Communicate and work more effectively with diverse groups of people

Ignite your creativity and problem solving capabilities

The Imagineering Process: An Overview

Whether you are an individual or a team, Imagineering involves the coordination of three hats or roles. According to Robert Dilts, NLP pioneer who modeled the Imagineering process, all three roles are critical to effective problem solving and transforming visions into reality.

The Dreamer

The dreamers role is to provide the visionary big picture with no boundaries, limitations or restraints.

The Realist

The realists role is to evaluate what is realistic, think constructively and organize action plans.

The Critic

The critics role is to test the plan, look for potential problems, difficulties and consequences. That is, what could go wrong, what is missing.

Very few individuals, teams or organizations are strong in all three roles or capabilities. What happens when one or two of these roles are missing? Do any of these sound like you or your organization?

A Dreamer without a Realist gets stuck in fantasy, a some day mentality.

A Realist without a Dreamer or Critic is like a robot. They are task masters. They are driven by to do lists.

A Critic and a Dreamer without a Realist get caught up in perpetual conflict.

A Dreamer and Realist without a Critic are an R&D department lots of prototypes but lack quality standards for success.

A Critic without a Dreamer or Realist is a Spoiler. They stop themselves even before they get started.

A Realist and Critic without a Dreamer are a Bureaucracy.

To make your dreams come true with ease, precision and passion, it is critical to master and synthesize all three Imagineering roles. Below is a peek how I work with individuals, teams and organizations in modeling Disneys Imagineering to create extraordinary business results.

Imagineering Your Business Success:
The Process for Transforming Your Dreams into Reality

Your ability to transform your business goals into reality requires mastery of the following phases of the Imagineering process.

The Dreamer: Envisioning Your Future

walt Disneys genius always started with a dream. He would see clearly in his own mind the vision of what he wanted whether it was a theme park, a cartoon character, a movie or any of his other creative endeavors.

As the Dreamer, you want to think about your long term future, address the big picture and generate many alternatives for reaching your goal. The primary focus is on the what of your idea or vision.

To model the Dreamer in walt Disney, you must ask yourself such questions as:

What do I want in an ideal world?

What is the purpose of this project or goal?

What are the benefits?

What will be the impact once my goal is achieved?

What alternative strategies will help me get there?

Key Points: Always state the goal in positive terms and establish the purpose and payoffs of reaching your goal. Think big very big.

The Realist: Defining the plan

The purpose of the Realist is to turn the dream into a workable plan. While wearing the Realist hat, you want to act as if the dream is possible and identify steps, time frames and milestones for getting there.

Your focus needs to be more action-oriented, on the how -- ie., procedures and operations -- for implementing your plan or idea.

To model the Realist in walt Disney, you must ask yourself such questions as:

How specifically will the idea be implemented? What will be the first step? second step? third step? By when?

How will I know when the goal has been achieved?

How will I get the resources (people, money, skills, etc.) I need to reach my goal?

Key Points: Create a storyboard of your plan by finding simple images to represent the steps required for reaching your goal or dream. disney developed the very powerful process of storyboarding in 1928 and is now used by many successful businesses, such as GE.

The Critic:: Identifying Potential Problems

The purpose of the Critic is to evaluate the proposed plan and look for potential problems and missing links. The Critic role must follow the Dreamer and the Realist in this process.

The Critic identifies external factors or individuals that may influence the outcome of the plan (either positively or negatively). The primary purpose of the Critic is to focus on what if concerns, along with solutions to avoid them.

To model the Critic in walt Disney, you must ask yourself such questions as:

What if I cant find the necessary resources or funds to implement my plan?

What if my competitors _____ ?

What if I dont meet the plans milestones? How will that effect costs? time and resource requirements?

What if certain people object to my plan or can negatively impact its success? How will I handle that?

Key Points: While most people and organizations look at critics as negative people, their role is essential to your future success. You want them on your team. For the Critic role to be most effective, allow the critic to present their concerns only in the last step, after the dream and plans have been formulated.

Summary:

One man walt Disney not only built one of the most successful US businesses of all time, this one man also left a magical legacy spanning almost a century and will continue for many generations to come.

How has one man accomplished so much? The answer is his Imagineering process his secret for transforming ambitious, creative visions into extraordinary realities. By following walt Disneys cycle of Dreamer, Realist and Critic, you too will realize a compelling business future and a clear path that will take you there.

Denise Corcoran - CEO, The Empowered Business (tm) - assists CEOs, executives and business owners in taking a quantum leap from the ordinary to extraordinary from unrealized dreams to mastering their destiny from slow growth to exponential results. Oprah Winfrey Style!" http://www.EmpoweredBusiness.com.

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Whole-Meal Salads: The Perfect Warm-Weather Meal

Hearty salads made with whole grains, beans, vegetables and a variety of other ingredients should star on your menus, especially in the warm months. If you're not familiar with whole grains, visit the Nutrition section of my web site (see the link below); I explain all about how to cook them, where to find them, and why they are so important for healthful eating. Try these favorite recipes and then experiment with your own variations.

Summer Barley-Bean Salad

2 cups cooked barley

1 15-oz. can pink or kidney beans, drained

2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped

1 cucumber, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1 T. Dijon mustard

1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing

Combine all ingredients and chill.

4-6 servings

Tabbouleh

1 cup bulgur

Water to cover

1 onion, chopped

6 green onions, sliced

2 cups chopped Italian parsley

1/2 cup mint, chopped

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tomatoes, chopped

1/4 cup no-fat mayonnaise

Lettuce

Place the bulgur in a bowl and cover with cold water; allow it to soak for 2-3 hours or until the bulghar is soft. Line a colander with cheesecloth or a dish towel and pour in the bulghar; squeeze out all the excess moisture. Return the bulghar to the bowl and mix in remaining ingredients except the mayonnaise. Chill for at least 2 hours. Stir in mayonnaise just before serving. Serve on lettuce leaves.

6-8 servings

Tex-Mex variation: Add 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; and 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped.

Southwestern Bean Salad

2 cups cooked brown rice or barley

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups frozen corn kernels

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1/4 cup vinegar or more to taste

1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

1 minced jalapeno pepper, or cayenne to taste

1 t. chili powder

Combine all ingredients. Tastes even better if you let it stand, refrigerated or at room temperature, for one hour before serving.

6-8 servings

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Planet Xanadar Perfecto-How to Make Yourself Glorious

Once upon a time there was a planet in a distant galaxy whose inhabitants all had perfectly proportioned bodies. Everyone was beautiful and had all the curves in the right places, but no one was happy because they longed to meet people who were different. So they sent to earth for men and women to bring back to their planet to marry. But these people on earth who were not perfect became perfect as soon as they landed on this distant planet, the magnificent planet Xanadar.

So the Xanadarians could only find imperfect people if they came to earth to live. Many of them did that and they became movie stars and rock stars and fashion models and they all married imperfect people and lived happily ever after. Well, not the movie stars.

So if you want to be perfect either you go to planet Xanadar and become perfect, or send the person who wants you to be perfect there and he or she will see how unhappy the perfect people are and will come back and fall in love with you.

I dont know how the Xanadarians deal with kissing; you will just have to find that out for yourself.

Glob Glub. (Thats Xanadarian for good luck)

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