Regarding the Mac Mini: Oh, I didn't know it was a desktop. I was picturing
something like a PDA.
I was all set to order a PC so I could install linux & orca and a Mac laptop
or palmtop to learn MacOS. But this changes things. I thought it would be
most cost effective to order a PC desktop and a Mac laptop/palmtop. But now
I am not so sure. I was planning on using Windows/jaws at work, linux/orca
on my home desktop, and MacOS/voiceover on my laptop. I figured that way
I'd eventually be comfortable with all 3 operating systems.
Any suggestions? I don't want dual boot. I know from experience that I'll
end up using the same opsys all the time. Actually, I shouldn't say I don't
want to be able to dual boot. That's fine. Except I need 3 different
machines or I'll never use which ever operating system is not the default
boot.
I don't suppose that Apple makes a palmtop that doesn't have a monitor.
That's really the thing that bites about buying a laptop. You're paying a
fortune for a screen that you don't even need.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh de Lioncourt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by
theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 4:19 PM
Subject: Re: mac mini
You'll be fine with a Mac Mini, I think. Mac Minis are desktop machines,
just on the lower end. You will ahve wireless capability with a Mac
Mini, just as you would with a MacBook or pretty much any other Mac
model. The new version of the OS comes out some time in October, but for
all we know it could be the 31st. Unles syou specificly need more speed,
RAM, Hard Drive, or other specific features of the MacBook, its probably
more than you need. Just learning Mac OS X and VoiceOver, you'll do fine
with a Mini.
Josh de Lioncourt
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On Sep 5, 2007, at 2:07 PM, John Heim wrote:
I am planning on buying a Macintosh computer as soon as the new
operating system comes out. The reason i need a Mac is so that I can
learn enough about it to support other Mac users here at the Math
Department at the University of Wisconsin.
Two questions:
1. When will the new version of MacOS be out?
2. Can i get by with a Mac mini? Will I be able to learn enough about
MacOS to help other users if I only have a Mac mini?
I'm sure I could get a Mac laptop, right? That would essentially be the
same as having a desktop machine. Plus, it would allow me to learn about
configuring wireless for the Mac. So I will probably get a laptop if the
mini doesn't cut it.
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