It's not as easy as VM fuson, But it's doable it just took some playing to make sure I got things correct, I also made sure that I had my settings correct by getting someone sighted to check things for me before the final ok.
Fusion is easier. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sandi Jazmin Kruse Sent: Saturday, 12 November 2016 1:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Mac Mini as a windows machine? Simon, how easy was virtual box and installing windows your self? have always wanted to try that . On 11/10/16, Simon Fogarty <[email protected]> wrote: > Late in on this one, > > All my mac computers have windows installed on them. > > My mac book air 2013 has a boot camp install of windows 10 > enterprise, My iMac at work is bootcamped with windows 7 pro, and my > work mac mini is running a virtual box image of windows 10 pro and > another of windows 7 pro, > > Either option is working great but I use the MBA more for windows 10 > personal use. > And tend to have less issues with things than windows computer users > ssuch as HP & DELL. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Granados > Sent: Wednesday, 9 November 2016 7:18 PM > To: MacVisionaries 'Chris Blouch' via > <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Mac Mini as a windows machine? > > I think this is definitely on topic since we’re dealing with using a > Mac to run windows. > > I would whole heartedly support your use of windows on a Mac. I would > suggest going with the VM Fusion solution though. It’s possible for a > blind person to independently install windows easier under fusion than boot > camp. > I’m sure that some will have a good way to independently install under > bootcamp but the automatic installation wizard under VM Fusion which > now works under windows 10 as well is fantastic. You also have the > full capabilities of the Mac available while you also enjoy the > windows environment. You also have the ability to have smooth access > between both platforms. > > Just my $.02 > >> On Nov 8, 2016, at 4:05 PM, Traci Duncan <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi, hope this style of thread is okay for a mac list. >> >> I have been a Mac user for 5 years now, and I’m way behind in the >> windows world. I want to jump back in and freshen up my windows >> skills. I’ve always kind of liked the concept of the Mac Mini. >> Would it make a good mid priced Windows solution? It is frustrating >> shopping for a Windows machine hovering around the $600 range. They >> all get such mediocre reviews. So, I got to thinking… Maybe a Mac >> Mini! Of course, one huge drawback to this is I am not sure how >> challenging it is to successfully install Windows and keep it up to >> date. I’m partial to the bootcamp method of running the two systems. >> >> What are your thoughts and guidance. If this topic goes too far into >> the Windows world, I welcome off list replies. :) I really need >> some Windows shopping advice but do not belong to a Windows list or >> general accessible tech list. >> >> Thank you, >> Traci >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, >> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact >> the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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