Change VIM Working Directory

Opening files in VIM sets a current directory that is rooted at the location of the file you initially wanted to edit.  Subsequent file commands are based from that current directory.  That directory may be changed by using the edit . command on the current directory.

This opens VIM’s file explorer. You can use the file explorer to change VIM’s current directory by pressing c when you are in the directory you wish to make the current directory.

:edit .
Navigate to desired Current Directory
c

All commands will now be based on your newly selected current directory.

This can also be accomplished with :cd path if you know your desired directory.

:pwd shows you your current working directory.

XBOX 360 Media and 19-04-80004005

My server is a Gentoo Linux box that quietly serves up all my media to wherever I wish to use it. The data is shared to the local network via a SAMBA share that has worked beautifully across many devices. Unfortunately, my XBOX 360 connected to my Windows Laptop via the Zune software had issues. It was able to list all my media, but it was unable to play any of it. Playback resulted in the error number 19-04-80004005 and a vague message to check http://www.xbox.com/support. The support site did not help me, but a wonderful member of the XBOX Community had already detailed a fix.

1. Right click “My Computer” (in the Start Menu)
2. Go to Manage
3. Go to “Services and Applications”
4. click on “Services”
5. Scroll down to “Zune Network Sharing Service”
6. Right click and select “Properties”.
7. Select “Log On” Tab.
8. Select “This Account” Radio Button, and fill in account name and password you use to log into the SAMBA share.
9. Press “Apply”
10. Press “OK”
11. Right click “Zune Network Sharing Service” and select “Restart”

You should now be able to play music from your Linux Samba Share on your XBOX 360.

Automate Network Configuration Changes with netsh

There was a great little howto in PC Magazine’s October 2, 2007 issue on configuring multiple static IPs for mobile computer. Neil Rubenking gives a quick script using netsh and links to the Microsoft documentation.

Read the Article at PC Magazine.

Control Network Connection Used by VMware

To select the Host’s Network Connection used by the VMware Guest, run vmnetcfg.exe located in your VMware folder.

Found via VMTN Discussion Forums: Using Wireless connection through VM Image

Switch Linux Consoles in VMware

To switch to other consoles in Linux, press the following simultaneously:    

    ctrl-alt-f2

In VMware, add the space bar to the combination:

    ctrl-alt-space-f2