Hi Phil,
I also use a full size Apple USB keyboard. I don't have a insert key.
Where exactly are you finding yours?
Eric Caron
On Oct 17, 2012, at 10:46 AM, Phil Halton <[email protected]> wrote:
> I don't know why you say the mac doesn't have an insert key - My apple wired
> USB full-sized keyboard has an insert key in the usual place on the numpad.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sean Murphy" <[email protected]>
> To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:51 AM
> Subject: Re: I need somebody who has experience with vm fusion 5 on a mac
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>> Hello,
>>
>>
>> I live in both world's. Depending on which version of Windows 7 you are
>> going to use determines the amount of RAM. If you use the 32 bit then you
>> only need 2 gb of RAM for the OS. If you are going to use 64 bit then you
>> require 4 gb. So you can get away with only 4gb on the Mac if you only use
>> the Windows 7 32 bit. Ideally it is best to have more then you require to
>> prevent any performance reduction on the Mac.
>>
>> Installing the OS will have the same challenges if you do it on a native PC.
>> That is, you either do it via a script or have sighted assistance. What ever
>> screen reader you use will be done in the same fashion.
>>
>> Caveats in relation to settings within VMWare:
>>
>> 1. There is an article in the archives that discusses about remapping keys
>> within the Mac and Windows. Edsharp is the app for windows to remap keys.
>> The reason for this is that the Mac does not have a insert key and you
>> cannot use the caps lock key while Voice over is on within Windows.
>> Voice-Over doesn't pass the key through.
>> 2. Turn off all shortcut keys within the VMWare configuration.
>> 3. Only use a 1 CPU. You do not get any advantage with more then 1.
>> 4. Set up share and access your documents from the VMWare share. This allows
>> you to access them from windows or the Mac.
>> 5. Install vmware tools in the guess OS.
>>
>> Other then this, there is not much more to do.
>>
>> Sean
>>
>> On 17/10/2012, at 1:44 PM, Laurel <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Alrighty, if that's what most people want than it's ok with me. I just
>>> have tuns of questions and I want to be respectful of the list and not
>>> clutter it up too much for people who might be uninterested.
>>> As I understand it, I should have at least 4 gb of ram, I need windows
>>> 7 or 8 the regular version and not windows for mac, and I should
>>> install JAWS on my windows side of my mac so that I can use it when I
>>> need to use a windows program. Is there anything else I should know
>>> before installing? And how hard is it to install and set up.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Laurel
>>>
>>> On 10/16/12, Phil Halton <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> I really think taking the discussion offlist defeats the purpose of the
>>>> list. I could benefit from the discussion as well, as could others. I'm
>>>> about to install VMWare fusion 5 soon and would like to hear about others
>>>> experience. Please keep this onlist.
>>>> .
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Gordon Smith" <[email protected]>
>>>> To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" <[email protected]>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 2:08 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: I need somebody who has experience with vm fusion 5 on a mac
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> By all means write privately to me or to Lynne. <[email protected]> or
>>>>>
>>>>> <[email protected]>.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 16 Oct 2012, at 18:08, Laurel <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> As my subject says, I am looking for an individual who has experience
>>>>> setting up and running vm fusion 5 on a mac. I generally understand
>>>>> how it works, and am planning on installing it on my mac. I do have
>>>>> some questions though, and rather than posing my questions to the
>>>>> entire list, I would like it if I could talk to somebody who is really
>>>>> experienced with this and could help me out. If you have experience
>>>>> setting up/running this program, and can help me, please write me at
>>>>> [email protected]. I would prefer if you could write me
>>>>> priavetly, as not to clutter up the list.
>>>>> Thanks so much, I really appreciate it.
>>>>> Laurel
>>>>> P.S.
>>>>> If anybody knows of any good blogs or places where to get vm fusion
>>>>> tutorials for blind people I would also appreciate that.
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