Greetings. Actually what I did initially was get the machine running under Windows 7, as this is what Fusion knew what to cope with using automated install scripts. Following this, I downloaded the Windows 8 ISO (there wasn't a key required, as this is still a preview), mounted it in the VM, then ran the installer within the Windows 7 VM. At various points within the Windows 8 install process, I hit Windows-Enter (I think that translates to cmd+enter in the default layout? It's been a while since I spun this up to play with it), and Narrator came up talking. Tip: It looks like Microsoft has chosen to use caps lock as a modifier for Narrator, rather than Alt+Windows. My suspicion is that this would make them look less like VoiceOver, but as I have no proof to substantiate my claim, parse it accordingly. This makes SharpKeys an essential part of your complete breakfast if you're running Windows 8 under Fusion, as ou'll want to perhaps remap the right option key to the caps lock key in the virtual machine. ... Wait. I guess I should actually try this before I go throwing around recommendations. =)
Hope this helps, Chris On Jul 21, 2012, at 7:33 AM, Dannyboy wrote: > Hello. After telling vmware fusion where windows 8 was, did you have to type > a key? Then, how did you get narator to talk? > > On Monday, June 4, 2012 9:01:14 AM UTC-5, Chris Meredith wrote: > Hi Maria, > > I'm actually running Windows 8 on a MacBook Pro with 8 GB of RAM, which I > deliberately got kitted out so that I could run multiple virtual machines > without having to buy multiple computers. I can't remember what the CPU is > on the Mini, but you should certainly have enough memory. > For those of you that have gone the Bootcamp route, have any of you also used > the Windows Automated Installation Kit to create an unattended installation > file? As someone that has reliable sighted help available approximately as > frequently as they have a six digit bank balance, I'm always on the lookout > for workarounds. > On Jun 3, 2012, at 9:45 PM, Maria Chapman wrote: > >> Hi. >> >> I am also thinking about setting up a virtual machine. Is there a >> recommended amount of resources the virtual machine needs to run properly >> but leaving enough for the mac? Will a virtual machine run ok on a mac mini >> with 8 gigs of ram? And, how do I run a screen reader with an apple >> bluetooth keyboard? Is there a way to make this work? Or would i be better >> plugging in a standard usb keyboard? >> >> Is there anywhere i can go to read a tutorial or guide about setting up a >> virtual machine to run windows? >> >> thanks >> >> God Bless! Maria from australia >> Newbie mac user. >> bubbygirl1...@gmail.com >> will get you fb as well as email & iMessage. >> skype same as email,without the gmail part. twitter bubbygirl >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 04/06/2012, at 12:46 PM, Brent Harding wrote: >> >>> Oh, cool! I have my mac already set up with boot camp. Would I likely have >>> activation issues with JFW going back and forth between these 2 methods? >>> Would I have to take up 2 keys, or is Fusion smart enough to deal with it? >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Campbell" >>> <wrestling.ch...@gmail.com> >>> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 4:44 PM >>> Subject: Re: VMWare Fusion questions >>> >>> >>> Hi. >>> A couple of things to keep in mind. >>> 1. If you do go the boot cam route, you will need sighted assistance to get >>> windows installed. Also, you'll be able to have Fusion treat the bootcamp >>> partition as a virtual machine. This has some advantages such as being able >>> to utilized all of the Mac's resources when you need to do something that >>> needs a lot of them but still able to boot in to windows quickly through >>> fusion when you don't need to do something system intensive. >>> 2. The quick install option in fusion will have fusion install windows >>> without sighted assistance. The only thing you need do after installation >>> is install you're screen reader of choice. >>> HTH, >>> >>> On 2012-06-03, at 5:26 PM, Allison Mervis wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks Matt. Right now I'm still unsure as to whether or not I'll set up a >>>> virtual machine or do a bootcamp install, but this info was very helpful. >>>> Allison >>>> >>>> -------------------------------------------------- >>>> From: "Matthew Campbell" <wrestling.ch...@gmail.com> >>>> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 1:11 PM >>>> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>>> Subject: Re: VMWare Fusion questions >>>> >>>>> Hi. >>>>> Once you shut down the VM, you're Mac will indeed have all of it's >>>>> resources once again. >>>>> HTH, >>>>> >>>>> On 2012-06-03, at 3:51 PM, Allison Mervis wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi everyone. >>>>>> I have a copy of Windows 7 floating around here, and I was thinking >>>>>> about playing with VMWare fusion. I have a few questions before I get >>>>>> started though. I understand that when you're setting up the virtual >>>>>> machine, you allocate a certain portion of your system resources in >>>>>> order to run it. Let's say, for example that I allocate four of my eight >>>>>> gigs of ram and 250 of my 750 gigs of hard drive space for the virtual >>>>>> machine. When I shut down the virtual machine, will those resources be >>>>>> returned to my mac? That is to say, will I once again have all 8 gigs of >>>>>> ram and 750 gigs of hard drive space available for use on my mac? I >>>>>> apologize if this sounds basic. 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