hi les, if you get stuck and need a hand off list, email me at fremacsforthebl...@gmail.com or on skype at freemacsfortheblind. I'm more than happy to help where I can.
lew On 6 Mar 2012, at 11:24, Les Kriegler wrote: > Lou, thanks for all of the assistance. Although I've used Windows for years, > I've never used it under a virtual machine, so I'm feeling more confident > about going this route. I imagine I'll have additional questions once I get > this set up. > > Les > On Mar 6, 2012, at 2:59 AM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: > >> 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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