Oh cool! So the only sighted assistance I'll need will be inputting my product key. Nice! I knew that I'd hear Windows start up but wasn't sure if I could just pop in the cd then or what. Glad to know that it will recognise the cd. *smile*
On 7/31/08, erik burggraaf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hummmm, It sounds to me like youare making this more complicated than > it has to be. When you create a new virtual machine, the install > takes place automaticly. Yes, you do need to enter the key, but that > is part of the new virtual machine wizard. As long as you have it > writen down some where you are good to go. If you already have the > windows installed somewhere else, you can use magical jelleybean > keyfinder to get the key and copy and paste it to a notepad file for > refrence. If it's a brand new OEM though you do need some one sighted > to see the key. > > When the instalation is done, it takes about half an hour, you hear > the windows start up sound. You then pop in your screen reader disc > and off it goes. > > As regards your cd-rom drive, the only minor issue I've noticed is > that when you have your windows vm running the cd drive is invisible > on the mac side. I've had to command tab to windows and grab input > before popping out a few cd's to get them to come, or close down > windows to use the cd rom on the mac side. There are no driver issues > that I know of. > > Best, > > > erik burggraaf > > Certified Technician > Assistive Computing LTD Support and training > Sales department: 888-828-2445 > Support and Training: 888-255-5194 > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Website coming soon > > > > On 30-Jul-08, at 7:13 PM, Tiffany D wrote: > >> It did. Thanks. I also found this page and would highly recommend it >> for nontechies like me. It gets to the point and explains it. >> HOwever, even for the more technically-oriented, it's a good overview. >> http://www.macinstruct.com/node/248 >> So it does appear that I'll need some sighted assistance. First, to >> get that product key for Windows and then to see when it's stopped >> configuring itself so that I can install my screenreader. If I were >> to install NVDA, I could always go to >> http://www.systemaccesstogo.com >> and have that on while I went to >> http://www.nvda-project.org >> and downloaded from there. But if I were to install Hal or even >> Kurzweil or cicero, would simply sharing the drive between Fusion and >> Leopard make the virtual machine recognise the cd rom? >> >> Thanks, >> Tiffanitsa >> On 7/30/08, erik burggraaf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Hummmmm, >>> OK, first things first. You can do an unattended setup of any >>> flavour >>> of windows. In fact I'm pretty sure that's the default. >>> When you are done with the installation all the basic drivers you may >>> need such as sound, video and network are up and running, and your >>> home folder is already set up as a share which you can reach under my >>> computer. If you want to enhance your vm, you can install the driver >>> packages from your leppard dvd, but this is not strictly necessary. >>> >>> >>> Finally, you need to install the vmware tools. You'll be prompted >>> for >>> this once your vm is up and running and the process is pretty >>> streamlined from what I remember. >>> >>> Hope this helps, >>> erik burggraaf >>> >>> Certified Technician >>> Assistive Computing LTD Support and training >>> Sales department: 888-828-2445 >>> Support and Training: 888-255-5194 >>> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> Website coming soon >>> >>> >>> >>> On 30-Jul-08, at 2:02 PM, Tiffany D wrote: >>> >>>> Okay. So now I have Fusion. Can anyone tell me what drivers I'll >>>> need to install along with Windows XP so that it will see the Mac >>>> as a >>>> Windows machine? Can I use the vmware tools? I heard they work >>>> well >>>> under Windows but am not sure about the mac and don't know what >>>> drivers they contain in any case. Can I do an unattended setup with >>>> Xp Home? What about Pro? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Tiffanitsa >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > >
