Hello Zachary, Let me say that I am a Jaws user so my experience with fusion is based on Jaws and not other very popular screen readers for Windows.
The primary reason that I recommend Boot Camp to Fusion is because of the skill level that is required for one to efficiently navigate between the Mac OS via VoiceOver and Windows 7 via Jaws. Ad to this the fact that, unless one has a standard Windows keyboard (not commonly used with notebook computers), the Jaws Key along with others, in some cases, must be re-mapped. For many, this requires installing a third-party Windows application that requires even more knowledge. Now I know that there are many who will disagree with my conclusion but I can only judge based on my experience in training beginner-level VoiceOver/Windows 7/Jaws users. If one is an intermediate Jaws user with thorough knowledge of how advanced key-mapping is done and if one has a comprehensive understanding of how Windows 7 works coupled with a more than basic understanding of VM Ware Fusion in terms of what it does and how it does it coupled with a comfortable VoiceOver/Mac OSX framework, then I see no problem recommending Fusion. However, it has been my experience that most often, new Mac users who have a very basic understanding of Jaws attempt to use Fusion thinking it is magic. It is not, by any means, magic. One scenario I encounter again and again is one in which someone sets up Fusion on a Mac for a new Mac user. The trainer provides the general step on how to access Windows from the Mac. All appears well until the newbie forgets to turn off VoiceOver or something in Windows requires attention that is not easily accessed or the newbie forgets to shut down Windows in the virtual machine, properly. Generally, I recommend methods that, although not the coolest, will get someone up and running with confidence in the most stable and consistent environment. Mark -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Zachary Kline Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 1:39 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Which Version Of Windows7 To Install. Hi Mark, May I ask what challenges you refer to? I'm curious about this point, as a fusion user on a 4 GB MacBook Pro. I've occasionally been interested in Bootcamp, but was always put off by the lack of a fully accessible installation procedure. FUsion has served me very well, and I view it as more convenient than Bootcamp would be in any case. It'd be nice to hear your perspective. Best, Zack. On Jun 1, 2011, at 1:00 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > Hello, > > Given that you have a MacBook with 4GB of Ram, I recommend that you install > Windows 7 32-bit. > > The simple answer is "no", you will not be able to install Windows 7 via > Boot Camp without sighted assistance. > > While some may recommend using Fusion as an alternative to Boot Camp so as > to allow you to install Windows autonomously, Fusion does introduce several > challenges that you may not wish to encounter. > > While I use both Fusion and Boot Camp, generally speaking, unless one has a > specific need, on a 4GB MacBook, I recommend the Boot Camp method. > > Mark > > -----Original Message----- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Georges Zaynoun > Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 12:44 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Which Version Of Windows7 To Install. > > Hello and sorry if anybody regards my message as off topic but I love > using windows on a mac more than on a pc. > I have the macbook white 13inch since February 2009 and I upgraded its > memory to 4GB which is the max and is running Snow Leopard on it. I > bought yesterday an iMAC MC508 as well which came with Apple wireless > keyboard and Apple wireless mouse. I was told to power the keyboard and > mouse and the iMAC is going to find them by itself is that correct? I > am asking that because I don't have a wired Apple keyboard to initiate > command+F5. > Now I am planning to install Windows7 and I think will choose the > ultimate, I will use bootcamp sure but wonder do I install 32 or 64 > bits? Do I need sighted help to install Windows7? My question about 32 > or 64bits is important for me because I use Braille often, thanks. > > -- > Georges Zeinoun > Timmerv. 6A, SE54163 SKÖVDE > Tel: +46500201623, +46500482929 > Mobile: +46707567315 > E-mail: humorlessg...@samobile.net > > Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. 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