Running vmware-user-suid-wrapper stops keyboard/mouse input

I'm attempting to run Arch under VMWare Fusion 3 in Mac OS X. I have previously run Arch on a variety of Windows and Linux machines using VirtualBox without issue. (I would use VirtualBox on the Mac as well, but it's performance is incredibly slow.)
I followed the instructions in the Wiki here:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/In … _in_VMware
However, when I run the command as listed in the guide:
$ ls -l /usr/bin/vmware-user-suid-wrapper
the wrapper's permissions are
-rwsr-sr-t 1 root root
rather than what is shown in the wiki. If I then attempt to execute vmware-user-suid-wrapper, the system stops accepting input from my mouse and keyboard. Executing the command via sudo does nothing, nor does running chmod 4755 as suggested in the guide.
Any ideas?
Last edited by ptmkenny (2011-03-22 16:04:48)

Hello,
One way to test is to Safe Boot from the HD, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, Test for problem in Safe Mode...
PS. Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive
Reboot, test again.
If it only does it in Regular Boot, then it could be some hardware problem like Video card, (Quartz is turned off in Safe Mode), or Airport, or some USB or Firewire device, or 3rd party add-on, Check System Preferences>Accounts (Users & Groups in later OSX versions)>Login Items window to see if it or something relevant is listed.
Check the System Preferences>Other Row, for 3rd party Pref Panes.
Also look in these if they exist, some are invisible...
/private/var/run/StartupItems
/Library/StartupItems
/System/Library/StartupItems
/System/Library/LaunchDaemons
/Library/LaunchDaemons

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So, a full reinstall of the OS didn't work (I was somehow hoping this was software related).
Any other thoughts? Should I bite the bullet and just do the flat fee repair?

HI,
Try resetting the SMC, instructions here. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1543
Try resetting the PRAM/NVRAM, instructions here. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
Try deleting this file. com.apple.bluetooth.plist /Users/YourName/Library/Preferences. Drag that file from the Preferences folder to the Trash, empty the Trash and reboot.
Hopefully something will help.
Carolyn

Keyboard & mouse stopped working

I just recently bought a new iMac i7 2 days ago & installed Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit through bootcamp. Everything was working fine until Windows installed updates. Now when it gets to the windows login screen, the mouse and keyboard stop working so I can't even type in my password to login.
I've gone through many of the posts here & around the net but nothing has solved my problem. The indicator light on the keyboard & mouse just continue to flash but won't connect. I start up Mac OS & everything works fine so it had to be a Windows update that caused the problem since it was working fine before the updates. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also want to mention, I'm still fairly new to Mac, as I only used it for video editing in school, so please bear with me if I follow up with ridiculous questions while still familiarizing myself with the new setup.

Hi coolfonz,
for the proper set-up of your keyboard & mouse you'll need to use a wired mouse & keyboard (then you'll have to update the drivers for those wireless probably).

Running VMware Server 2 services as a non-root user

Hello,
I have switched from VirtualBox to VMware Server 2 on my Arch64 server and the transition has been relatively painless. I am at the point now where I want to run VMware's services as a non-root user account (I have a service account called "svc-vmadmin" that I'd like to use). I'm generally not comfortable running services as root, but at the same time I'm conscious of the time and effort required vs. overall benefits.
I've done the usual Google searches and even checked the VMware Server 2 user guide and the VMware community, but I can't find specific details on how to achieve this.
Is this even plausible in a Linux environment? I used to run VMware Server 1 under the SYSTEM account on Windows Server, so I'm hopinga similar thing can be done on Arch.
I would greatly appreciate any information or personal experience that fellow Archers can share.
Thanks,
Thom

System services are handled by launchd.
If you look in /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/ you'll see a plist file for each service including org.isc.named.plist, the plist for named.
If you edit this file you'll see it's an XML document that describes the service and how the OS should handle it, including the part:
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/sbin/named</string>
<string>-f</string>
</array>
Just append another entry in the array that says <string>-u nobody</string> (or whatever username you want to run as.

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I have a windows xp pc, and I am going to buy a Mac mini (with it's own dedicated monitor -- I need a second monitor). I currently have a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse. Can I run the keyboard and mouse through a KVM switch connected to the windows PC and the Mac Mini to control each?
Powerbook G4

Yes you can. I am currently running a mac mini and windows XP box through a KVM switch and it works fine. I have used the Logitech Cordless Desktop® LX 310 Laser keyboard+mouse combo as well as the Bluetooth Microsoft optical desktop elite (both USB).
You obviously lose some of the cool custom microsoft buttons on the Mac, but general use has been perfect. Funny thing is, the Microsoft keyboard/mouse works better with the MAC... go figure =P
Boece hit the nail on the head though. Just make sure you can return it, just in case.

AppLocker Policy to stop executable running from User Profile

I am in process of implementing Applocker in our Environment.
To protect the clients from Malware attacks I want to configure a policy through which all the executable files can not run from User Profile. However I may have few executable files which must run as exception to this rule from the user profile.
Please help.

What exactly is your question?
You can set up applocker to prevent all exes from running and then list your exemptions.
You will also have to set up about 7 other exemptions for the users to actually be able to login.
Also note that Applocker only works with Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate. Not professional.

Best external keyboard & mouse to use with a macbook pro running using wind

I have been looking at the mstand to use my macbook pro on a desk, & learned it needs an external keyboard & mouse. Is there these items that will work without glitches in both mac os & windows? I will be using mac os as well as windows. I would also like to keep the cost down for the keyboard & mouse.

I have a better solution .. look at moshi zephyr
I am currently using that with a magic mouse and things just couldn't be better

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My mac book pro is running slowly. I was told it was because of programs running in backround. How do I stop them.

First, back up all data immediately, as your boot drive may be failing.
If you have more than ten or so files or folders on your Desktop, move them, temporarily at least, somewhere else in your home folder.
If iCloud is enabled, disable it.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except keyboard, mouse, and monitor, if applicable. Launch the usual set of applications you use when you notice the problem.
Step 1
Launch the Activity Monitor application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ If you’re running Mac OS X 10.7 or later, open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Activity Monitor in the page that opens.
Select the CPU tab.
Select All Processes from the menu in the toolbar, if not already selected.
Click the heading of the % CPU column in the process table to sort the entries by CPU usage. You may have to click it twice to get the highest value at the top. What is it, and what is the process? Also post the values for % User, % System, and % Idle at the bottom of the window.
Select the System Memory tab. What values are shown in the bottom part of the window for Page outs and Swap used?
Step 2
You must be logged in as an administrator to carry out this step.
Launch the Console application in the same way as above. Make sure the title of the Console window is All Messages. If it isn't, select All Messages from the SYSTEM LOG QUERIES menu on the left.
Post the 50 or so most recent messages in the log — the text, please, not a screenshot.
Important: Some personal information, such as your name, may appear in the log. Edit it out before posting.

Imac usb keyboard/mouse freezes - please help!

i have a 700 mhz g4 flat-panel, 768 RAM, 40 GB disk, running OS 10.4.5.
the keyboard and mouse keep freezing up. sometimes one, sometimes the other. if i unplug the offending one and plug it back it, it works fine. i've tried using different USB ports, and re-setting the PRAM, but after a few minutes of use, the problem comes back.
please help!

Thanks. I was just going to post that I had more information. Luckily, it seems to jive with what you suspect.
This crash was different. Instead of a "freeze" it panicked. In the USB driver, naturally.
It was throwing these log entries beforehand:
Mar 1 12:45:06 UKELELE kernel[0]: USBF: 406246.406 [0x23a6600] The IOUSBFamily is having trouble enumerating a USB device that has been plugged in. It will keep retrying. (Port 1 of hub @ location: 0x18000000)
Mar 1 12:50:05 UKELELE kernel[0]: USBF: 406544.669 [0x23a6600] The IOUSBFamily has successfully enumerated the device. Mar 1 12:50:09 UKELELE kernel[0]: USBF: 406548.296 IOUSBHIDDriver[0x3091500]::start - super::start returned false!
Mar 1 12:50:09 UKELELE kernel[0]: USBF: 406548.296 IOUSBHIDDriver[0x3091500]::start - aborting startup
Mar 1 12:50:09 UKELELE kernel[0]: USBF: 406548.306 USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse[0x368a600]: error setting feature (1). err=0xe00002ed
Mar 1 12:50:09 UKELELE kernel[0]: USBF: 406548.610 USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse[0x368a600]: error setting feature (1). err=0xe00002ed
So I was going to swap out the mouse, anyway. If that doesn't stop it, I'll change USB ports.
Thanks so much for the response.

Can I control two Macs with one keyboard & mouse simultaneously?

I'm presently the operator and head audio tech for a major Off-Broadway show. I'm running the show on Ableton Live 6 through a Mac Mini, using a MOTU 828mkIII as the Firewire audio interface to the console. "Show control" is basically straight music playback, plus arming and disarming loops, triggering sound FX cues, and stopping and starting playback. The show has been exceedingly stable, no real reason to worry - but the fact that I don't have a redundant backup system concerns me. Theoretically, I can use our Denon CD players to run the show off of discs I've burned, but it's only viable for me because I know the show; a sub running the show would be up the creek - and if we hit a snag and run out of loops, forget it. Furthermore, those of you who've worked with Live know that in a performance based/show control situation, you can remain in an audio loop indefinitely, without any worry of a CD running out of prerecorded loops. (This is a specific reason why we're using Ableton for this show - the music can keep "vamping" until automation and rigging give me the clear to proceed.)
Considering that I'll be taking some time off this summer, I don't want this to be a concern for my sub(s), so I've charged myself with the task of building a redundant backup. Problem is, I'm not sure how to do it.
What I've been looking at is a dual Ableton Live/Mac Mini/Firewire interface system. Basically, to duplicate what's running the show presently, and have it running in tandem while the main playback system goes to the house - but for both to be controlled by only one mouse, keyboard and screen, so there's no delay in the event of a crash. If one fails, I send the audio from the backup into the theatre. There would be no disruption of playback, except for the operator`s response time in switching to the backup`s audio output.
Software like Synergy and Teleport let me share a single keyboard, mouse, and screen over two or more computers - +but only control one computer at a time+. And I've looked for KVM switches and USB "splitters" but they also seem to be toggle devices between one or another computer - which leads me to think I may have to network the two...
Any ideas are appreciated, even the obvious ones, as I may have overlooked some or assumed some to be out of the question.
That`s basically it - *simultaneous realtime* control of two computers from one keyboard and mouse. Both Minis performing the same task at the same time.
Is there software/hardware that can do it, or can I network the backup as a "slave" that mimics the master?
Thanks.

Perhaps you could setup a parallel processing network:
http://daugerresearch.com/pooch/
The website was last updated 5 days ago according to Google. Hopefully their server will be back up soon. I noticed it wasn't connecting when I tried.

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