Hiya, yep very wise advice. it doesn't sound like a finished solution at all. IT does though work on the Mac Book Pro, Mac Mini and I Mac 17 inch and there's a very basic version that works with some I Mac 20 inches.
Its all very new and the main method of doing it does require a PC but in the FAQ section of the site there is mention of a possible method to use another program to create the boot cd that runs on Mac negating the need for a PC. Its all very exciting I just hope it keeps progressing. Currently the video drivers are only the XP software drivers that are basic. there isn't any networking drivers. The sound and USB does work though which obviously is crucial for screen readers. I wonder if there is any issues with windows screen readers being able to hook in to the windows XP default software graphics driver. Best to wait and see how it all progress's I guess. Cheers Will ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kafka's Daytime" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by theblind" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 6:39 PM Subject: Re: windows xp can run and duel boot on the new Intel macs > Hi Will, > > Not to rain on the parade, but some caveats: I saw some rumors about > it working on the MacBook Pro, but the How To seems to mention only > the iMac. I also saw a mention somewhere that not all iMacs are > supported. Instructions also suggest that a PC is needed to get > things ready for the installation. Keep in mind there are going to be > some pretty significant driver issues, etc...not to mention the > possibility that this third party solution could break when Apple > releases new machines. I wonder if there are any Apple Warranty > implications. Interesting possibility though. > > Joe > > On Mar 19, 2006, at 1:21 PM, Will Thoms wrote: > > > Hiya, > > just encase any one hasn't come across this yet, its now possible > > to duel > > boot Mac OS X and windows xp Legally on all the new Intel Macs. > > The website > > for it is www.onmac.net > > > > It allows XP to run natively with out emulation. It isn't perfect > > yet with > > some drivers needing to be found and patched. After installation and > > configuration you can choose on boot which operating system to > > use. I love > > this idea as it gives the VI user the best of both worlds. When a > > task > > can't be performed with VO you have the chance to restart and use > > JFW Window > > Eyes or Hal. > > > > > > I'm planning on ordering a Mac Book Pro and I'll report on my > > results. This > > XP on a Mac thing is very very new and has only been around for a > > couple of > > days so will hopefully improve over time. > > > > HTH > > Will > > > > > > > > >
