OK, I guess I should say now that I have sufficient information to go the
next step of taking a proper look via the Apple store, so let's not get more
off topic.
I wasn't on other such lists and needed some answers without going onto more
lists; but I respect it's probably way off topic, by what you're saying.
Many apologies. At one stage I thought both subjects could be discussed,
but I've obviously mixed this with another list so, apologies again, and
let's move on, please!
Carol P
---- Original Message ----
From: "Christopher Chaltain" <chalt...@gmail.com>
To: <viphone@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: THINKING ABOUT A MAC!
I haven't done this myself, but I looked into it a while
ago. You can use a program like Bootcamp to dual boot
between Windows and OSX. When you boot up in Windows,
you'll have to use a Windows screen reader. You can also
use a program like Fusion to run Windows in a virtual
machine. Again, you'll have to use VO when working in OSC
and a Windows screen reader when working in Windows.
I'm not a moderator, but it seems like this is a bit off
topic for this list. I'm also thinking there are Mac
lists for the blind where this would be on topic and you
might get more information.
On 18/06/12 15:19, Carol Pearson wrote:
So you can actually install Windows onto a Mac computer?
Do you use VO when under Windows, or have to use Windows
capable speech?
Thanks for everyone's answers so far. I am reading with
interest.
Sorry for the questions but I am genuinely interested
and need to buy within the next few months, I would
think.
Carol P
---- Original Message ----
From: "Scott Howell" <scottn3...@gmail.com>
To: <viphone@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 4:57 PM
Subject: Re: THINKING ABOUT A MAC!
Hi Carol,
Well I use a Mac for nearly everything. THe only time I
use WIndows is on a VM at work and mainly because I need
to ensure 100% compatibility for Microsoft Word. If
Microsoft would get its thumb out and make the Office
suite accessible I might not need Windows at all.
However, with that said I consider myself to be very
efficient using the Mac, but then I also have a good
number of years experience. Therefore, if you are
willing to accept that there will be a learning curve
and you are prepared to put the time in, then you will
do just fine. Remember the effort it took to master the
world of iOS. :)
THe best thing is you can always have both with the Mac.
You can run the Mac and WIndows for things that you
really cannot live without. Hey you can even run Linux
on that VM if yo like. :)
On Jun 18, 2012, at 8:01 AM, Carol Pearson wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> The time is coming now to replace my current desktop
> and I'm thinking about a Mac.
>
> Seriously, though, can you really work as quickly when
> it comes to editing docs?
>
> What is out there that will work for database and word
> processing that will give you the full functionality
> you expect?
>
> Carol P
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