Hi! Virtualbox is less expensive? I guess one can do it from the terminal but not sure. /AD > 12 nov. 2016 kl. 10:12 skrev Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com>: > > 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: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sandi Jazmin Kruse > Sent: Saturday, 12 November 2016 1:51 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > 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 <si...@blinky-net.com> 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: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados >> Sent: Wednesday, 9 November 2016 7:18 PM >> To: MacVisionaries 'Chris Blouch' via >> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >> 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 <our4p...@gmail.com> 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. 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