Simon, how easy was virtual box and installing windows your self? have always wanted to try that .
On 11/10/16, Simon Fogarty <[email protected]> wrote: > Late in on this one, > > All my mac computers have windows installed on them. > > My mac book air 2013 has a boot camp install of windows 10 enterprise, > My iMac at work is bootcamped with windows 7 pro, and my work mac mini is > running a virtual box image of windows 10 pro and another of windows 7 pro, > > Either option is working great but I use the MBA more for windows 10 > personal use. > And tend to have less issues with things than windows computer users ssuch > as HP & DELL. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Granados > Sent: Wednesday, 9 November 2016 7:18 PM > To: MacVisionaries 'Chris Blouch' via <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Mac Mini as a windows machine? > > I think this is definitely on topic since we’re dealing with using a Mac to > run windows. > > I would whole heartedly support your use of windows on a Mac. I would > suggest going with the VM Fusion solution though. It’s possible for a blind > person to independently install windows easier under fusion than boot camp. > I’m sure that some will have a good way to independently install under > bootcamp but the automatic installation wizard under VM Fusion which now > works under windows 10 as well is fantastic. You also have the full > capabilities of the Mac available while you also enjoy the windows > environment. You also have the ability to have smooth access between both > platforms. > > Just my $.02 > >> On Nov 8, 2016, at 4:05 PM, Traci Duncan <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi, hope this style of thread is okay for a mac list. >> >> I have been a Mac user for 5 years now, and I’m way behind in the windows >> world. I want to jump back in and freshen up my windows skills. I’ve >> always kind of liked the concept of the Mac Mini. Would it make a good >> mid priced Windows solution? It is frustrating shopping for a Windows >> machine hovering around the $600 range. They all get such mediocre >> reviews. So, I got to thinking… Maybe a Mac Mini! Of course, one huge >> drawback to this is I am not sure how challenging it is to successfully >> install Windows and keep it up to date. I’m partial to the bootcamp >> method of running the two systems. >> >> What are your thoughts and guidance. If this topic goes too far into the >> Windows world, I welcome off list replies. :) I really need some Windows >> shopping advice but do not belong to a Windows list or general accessible >> tech list. >> >> Thank you, >> Traci >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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