Category: Linux

  • Change the default color scheme in VIM editor

    Using VIM and seeing a very dark blue hard to read font? Change the default colorscheme to something easier on the eyes…I prefer Koehler. This is what the original color scheme looks like with an example script/file…very hard to read and I don’t like to squint… With using vim, it’s possible to change it anytime…

  • Installing vSphere Update Manager Download Service (UMDS) – Part 3

    In the first and second parts of the previous UMDS blogs, I installed UMDS and then configured and setup a repository for vSphere LCM. This worked great, however the download and export process ended up being manual, which is less that desired. I prefer UMDS to automagically download and then export those files, so I’m…

  • Install Google Chrome on Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon Edition

    Firefox is pre-installed, but I prefer Chrome – let’s install Chrome. This is maybe a long enough section to create a new blog, but let’s go ahead and cover it here. This method works for Linx Mint and any other distro that works with .deb packages. We will also use Terminal (command line) which I…

  • Installing Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon Edition on VMware

    One of the best things about having a home lab is the having ability to try things out. I mean, variety is the spice of life, right? Well today, I’m going to try out Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon Edition – you can read about it and download it here: Linux Mint and the install instructions…