On Aug 1, 2008, at 4:48 AM, James Austin wrote:
Hi folks,
I know this has been discussed before, so pleas forgive my questions.
I am considering either completely reverting back to Windows, as the
access for the blind is much greater in many respects, although the
cost is also much high; or running Windows on my Mac under Fusion.
Whatever I decide to do, i will not to get a new computer. But if I
stay with Apple, I have a few questions about running Windows:
1. Can I install Windows OS independently.
Under Fusion you can.
2. What can I install i.e. do only certain applications work under
Fusion?
I have only found one thing that doesn't work right under Fusion and
that is activation of my VM for the Real music store. I can run
anything from to DVD copying programs no problem.
3. Which Screen Readers work under Fusion?
If you can use Window-eyes Fusion runs perfectly. It's only under JFW
that you'll have problems.
4. Is it possible to get viruses under Virtualization software, and
if so are the viruses localized to that virtual. If this is the
case, presumably removing and then reinstalling that machine will
remove the virus?
It is possible to get a Virus in the Windows machine on your Mac, but
if you use Fusion you can just get rid of that VM and reinstall. I'm
also running AV software on my VM so it's highly unlikely I'll get a
Virus.
Thank you for your time.
Feel free to e mail me off list if you would prefer.
With warmest wishes
James
