diff --git a/flash_scrolllock.sh b/flash_scrolllock.sh
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+++ b/flash_scrolllock.sh
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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Flash the Scroll Lock LED
+
+while [ true ]; do
+    xset led named 'Scroll Lock'
+    sleep 0.3
+    xset -led named 'Scroll Lock'
+    sleep 0.3
+done
diff --git a/start_vmware.sh b/start_vmware.sh
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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Start local VMWare services and set permissions to vmnet0
+
+sudo /etc/init.d/vmware start
+sudo chgrp sudo /dev/vmnet0
+sudo chmod g+rw /dev/vmnet0
+
+