yep. use the extended pro keyboard for JAWS based use and sharp keys for remapping. that will do the trick. 8gb ram on your machine will really help.
lew On 6 Mar 2012, at 05:52, Les Kriegler wrote: > Lou, that's why I acquired 8GB of RAM. Now one final question. I'll run > Jaws on the virtual Windows machine. Jaws uses the numeric pad, and I > understand the Mac Keyboard on the iMac does not have a numeric pad. I'm > considering purchasing a full-sized keyboard to replace the one that comes > with the iMac and wonder if this is advisable? I also recall reading about > SharpKeys, think I got that right, in order to remap keys for use in Windows, > so not certain which is the preferred option here. > > Les > On Mar 5, 2012, at 3:09 PM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: > >> in the case of a windows 7 platform, especially 64 bit, allocate 4GB ram. if >> it was as an example windows XP then you could manage at 1GB, 2GB ideal, the >> same with windows Vista at 1.5 to 2GB ram due to it's graphical nature and >> added processes. >> >> for windows 7, 4GB on an 8GB ram system. solves the problem straight away. >> >> in my honest opinion, the very idea of using VMWare for intensive windows >> sessions isn't it's pure intention. VMWare fusion was designed as a windows >> platform host for general use and data acquisition, some graphical interface >> work, etc. not for Pro Audio Work, etc due to the requirements of the >> processors, RAM, disk management, etc and not the use of a virtual drive >> method. >> >> lew >> >> On 5 Mar 2012, at 20:03, Ricardo Walker wrote: >> >>> You believe allocating 2GB of RAM is sufficient to run an OS with a screen >>> reader virtually? IDK, That sounds like the low side of acceptable to me. >>> >>> Ricardo Walker >>> rica...@appletothecore.info >>> Twitter:@apple2thecore >>> www.appletothecore.info >>> >>> On Mar 5, 2012, at 11:48 AM, Matthew Campbell <wrestling.ch...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi. >>>> 2 should be more than enough fore windows 7. Not unless you're doing >>>> something real intensive like audio/video editing or something of that >>>> nature. >>>> >>>> On 2012-03-05, at 9:39 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> First, I have 8GB RAM. So should I give 4GB to Windows 7? Also, do I >>>>> already have BootCamp on the system I'll receive in order to create the >>>>> driver DVD you reference? Thanks. >>>>> >>>>> Les >>>>> On Mar 5, 2012, at 4:31 AM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> For the case of istalling VMWare, VMware is a mac app and run only in OS >>>>>> X. so install VMware fusion first. after VMWare is installed, create >>>>>> your new virtual machine, you can tune the VMWare machine to whatever >>>>>> spec you need, as long as you leave enough memory for OS X. so as an >>>>>> example if you're using a 4GB ram mac setup, your max for VMWare is 2GB. >>>>>> create a disk size about 50gb depending on the OS you wish to install. >>>>>> from there, it's pretty straight forward. >>>>>> >>>>>> it's a good idea at this point to open bootcamp and create a driver CD >>>>>> only, not to set up bootcamp. this may help depending on the nature of >>>>>> the OS and installation. >>>>>> >>>>>> lew >>>>>> >>>>>> On 5 Mar 2012, at 01:22, Les Kriegler wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Okay, a question. When our IMAC arrives, I will be installing Windows >>>>>>> in order to run with VmWare Fusion. Which should be installed first? >>>>>>> In other words, should I install VmWare Fusion and be prompted to >>>>>>> install Windows or should Windows be installed first and then VmWare? >>>>>>> I have the latest version of VmWare, version 4, and Windows 7. Thanks. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Les >>>>>>> On Mar 4, 2012, at 1:00 PM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> the best thing I can suggest is to first off delete the virtual >>>>>>>> machine. then build a new machine. depending on how you wish to >>>>>>>> install windows, it will either ask for your serial number on the >>>>>>>> VMWare prompt or on install. start a fresh install. when windows has >>>>>>>> finished loading, it should automatically install the VMWare tools >>>>>>>> including boot support tools. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> it may be a hickup. what windows version are you installing and is it >>>>>>>> a retail disk you're using or OEM or custom? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> lew >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 4 Mar 2012, at 17:52, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Install windows? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 4 Mar 2012, at 05:25 PM, Bill Holton <b...@bholton.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi. >>>>>>>>>> I have the Fusion disk burned and in my drive. In the Fusion >>>>>>>>>> virtual machine menu it says there is windows is running. But if I >>>>>>>>>> try to install the tools I still hang. My wife says the screen is >>>>>>>>>> blank except a message that says boot manager is missing, press >>>>>>>>>> control alt delete. 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