I would use fusion for several reasons. First, you can install windows
totally without sighted help, there is a quick install where you
provide either the DVD or an ISO of Windows, tell it the product key
and Fusion does the rest. Second, as you said, you can switch between
the 2 operating systems without having to reboot. Finally, your Windows
virtual machine is stored in one file, so it's really easy to back up.
If something happens to it, just copy and replace it from a backup.
About the only disadvantage with Fusion is that not all of your
resources will be used by Windows, but if it's a high end machine, you
shouldn't notice any delays.
Original message:
Hi
I received my first Mac on Saturday. I have done a lot of studying and I
think I am quite proficient at the screen-reading with it.
However, I am very undecided about whether to use Windows with Bootcamp or
with VMWare. For my work, I do need to use Windows. This is a high spec
machine so I wanted to take advantage of that. But I have some questions.
I like the idea of having VMWare, so I can "flick" between different
operating systems. However, precisely please what are the advantages of
running it in Bootcamp as opposed to a virtual machine? If I ran it as a
Virtual Machine, what disadvantages would I notice? For example, would there
be any kind of delay when using a Windows screen-reader?
My other question relates to installing Windows. I've read a lot, and there
does not seem to be an easy way described with complete accuracy as to how
to install Windows without vision. This may seem like a strange question,
but if I booked an appointment at an Apple store to get some sighted help,
is that good etiquette? Are they likely to say no because I need to install
Windows?
I have the MacBook Pro, external keyboard and the Apple Superdrive which I
could take along there.
Thank you for any help.
Brian Hartgen
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