Well, for what I want to do, I don't think there is a substantial difference
between dual-boot vs running them simultaneously. In fact, that might make
it worse. If I can plop back into Windows any time I run into trouble, I
might never take the time to learn everything there is to know about the
Mac.
----- 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 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: mac mini
My recommendation is exactly what I'm doing. Get a powerful MacBook or
MacBook Pro with 2GB of RAM, then a program called Fusion or another
called Parallels. I'm using Parallels, but Fusion is more accessible
with VoiceOver. Fusion will allow you to run Windows or Ubuntu Linux,
(or whatever flavor of Linux you fancy), simultaneously with the Mac OS
X. Not a dual boot. It's quite handy and gives you the best of all
worlds.
Josh de Lioncourt
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On Sep 5, 2007, at 3:33 PM, John Heim wrote:
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"
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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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