Yes, you can. This is possible with either fusion or boot camp. On Jul 8, 2010, at 11:36 AM, Deb Lewis wrote:
> Well something more to figure out I guess. Can I have a screen reader load at > startup like you might in Windows? I would think that maybe you could not. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Hunt" <prh...@suddenlink.net> > To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 4:02 AM > Subject: RE: Need Basic Help About Running Windows > > >> Using the caps lock is an issue in VM Fusion. So when installing JAWS don't >> let it go to the system tray initially. Instead let it stay on the desktop. >> You can redefine your jaws key to a keystroke that will work. I use a mac >> mini with a desktop keyboard so I can use the standard JAWS key. My wife >> uses magic so I need to figure out how to redefine the magic key. >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Garry Turkington >> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:04 PM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Need Basic Help About Running Windows >> >> Hi, >> >> Not wanting to state the obvious but you will need to install your >> screen reader of choice within the Windows environment, be it a dual >> boot under Bootcamp or a virtual machine under VMware Fusion. I know >> there was historically some problems in getting Jaws to work properly >> under Fusion because of the jaws key not always being recognised, not >> sure if this is still a concern or if it also applies to Window Eyes >> or other Windows screen readers. >> >> I will say though as someone who fought with various dual and >> multi-boot setups for years I am a huge fan of virtualisation -- use >> it heavily on a Windows platform -- and would never want to go back. >> >> Garry >> >> On 7/7/10, Deb Lewis <deblewi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Good. I like things called Easy. And maybe I can find your podcast. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Mike Arrigo" <n0...@charter.net> >>> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 5:34 PM >>> Subject: Re: Need Basic Help About Running Windows >>> >>> >>> The main thing you will wantto do is choose the easy install, and at least >>> initially, not set a password, this way you can get to the windows desktop >>> without running in to screens that are inaccessible. >>> On Jul 7, 2010, at 7:25 PM, Deb Lewis wrote: >>> >>>> Well this is getting put together for me at work so I can have them >>>> install it tomorrow. I might need somehelp with what to do next though >> and >>>> >>>> I definitely have skype. I did go tot he web site and basically >>>> understand what it does. Anything i need to know specifically to install >>>> it? >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Arrigo" <n0...@charter.net> >>>> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 5:14 PM >>>> Subject: Re: Need Basic Help About Running Windows >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi there, you need to get a copy of vmware fusion, www.vmware.com. This >>>> will allow you to run windows in a virtual machine, as well as install >>>> without sighted help. If you have skype or another program for >>>> communication, I could give you more help getting started with this. It >>>> will allow you to run the mac and windows at the same time which is very >>>> convenient. >>>> On Jul 7, 2010, at 5:33 PM, Deb Lewis wrote: >>>> >>>>> OK Gang. I read a ton of posts on this but it's like jumping into the >>>>> middle of a conversation. So could someone help me by starting at the >>>>> beginning. >>>>> >>>>> I just got a MacBook and I do need to run Windows on it for convenience >>>>> and because some things I do just don't exist in the Mac world. >>>>> >>>>> I know it has BootCamp already on it and my co-worker (not using screen >>>>> access) installed Windows and runs that on her Mac at will. But you're >>>>> all talking about a lot of other ways to do this. What is the best way, >>>>> what choices do I need to make, and what specifically do I need to get. >>>>> >>>>> Sorry if it's been covered. But after reading posts for an hour from the >>>>> archives I don't know this yet. LOL. TIA. >>>>> >>>>> Deb >>>>> ** For the best music and the most friendly chat >>>>> visit our program schedule and Ride with us at: >>>>> http://TheRideRadio.net >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups >>>>> >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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