vmware, and trapped cursor

[Bart Silverstrim]

Dave Woyciesjes wrote:
> stan wrote:
>> I have just installed vmware server, and created a Windows XP VM. Seems to
>> work great, except that my cursor seems to be "trapped" in the window that
>> XP is running in. How can I "Free" it?
>>
> 
> Try hitting [Ctrl][Alt] keys at the same time...
> 
> FYI, the status bar at the bottom of the Window usually mentions this...

For the Windows XP vm, you should also install the VMWare tools package 
(from the VMWare menu).  That should have the drivers that will let you 
"integrate" Windows and Ubuntu so your pointer no longer gets trapped.