Found a fix for the time thing. There's something for it in vmware tools. Rough guide (be prepared to research/ask more 
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1. Fire up linux
2. In the vmware window, VM -> Install VMWare Tools
3. This mounts a cd which has the files on it. Unzip the archive to somewhere convenient.
4. Run vmware-install and use the defaults for everything (just hit enter).
Now here I borked it. I thought restarting would be a good idea, but was informed upon booting that the config for gnome was buggered. After giving it a bit of time it fixed itself though. I then ran usr/bin/vmware-toolbox and checked the auto time thingy on the first tab. Perfect sync now, and mouse is far more responsive.
Gonna need a linux pro to work out how to do things without messing gnome up.
)1. Fire up linux
2. In the vmware window, VM -> Install VMWare Tools
3. This mounts a cd which has the files on it. Unzip the archive to somewhere convenient.
4. Run vmware-install and use the defaults for everything (just hit enter).
Now here I borked it. I thought restarting would be a good idea, but was informed upon booting that the config for gnome was buggered. After giving it a bit of time it fixed itself though. I then ran usr/bin/vmware-toolbox and checked the auto time thingy on the first tab. Perfect sync now, and mouse is far more responsive.
Gonna need a linux pro to work out how to do things without messing gnome up.