Well I have been using WIndow-Eyes under VMWare for a while now and I have not had any problems with sluggishness since 7.1/2. I primarily use this arrangement for some course work that requires I use windows, but no issues otherwise. On Jul 19, 2010, at 4:54 PM, Maurice Mines wrote:
> Hello, in my virtual machine I do use window eyes. Issues that I experience > so far, is system sluggishness. The system sluggishness I think is due to two > things, one the fact that it is a virtual machine and not running on a real > Windows machine, also when the wise it seems to me anyway seem to take up a > bit more system resources then Jaws for Windows. The benefits of running > window eyes under the virtual machine are these, one you don't have to use > the dongle, to best as I can tell all of the commands and window eyes seem to > be available to me. Jumping back to some of the things that one should keep > in mind that I've noticed, there's a great deal of sluggishness when using > Firefox under the VM, this is particularly noticeable when trying to do a > search on Google's site. For some odd reason that Halen box will work > completely properly. General observations, and other list members can offer a > more, are that whenever there is a feeling box browse mode does appear to act > very slowly, or in some cases not at all. And when browse mode doesn't work, > incorrect data can be put in it. I think in this situation it is best to do > this with quite a bit of patience, I hate to say it but trial and error will > be your best guide when using window eyes with VM Ware. However in closing I > must say that is better than the experience with Jaws for Windows. Let me > note however that I don't work for GW micro, I'm just a consumer initiative > see by by signature I am a college student finishing up my masters and so I > used whatever Cooley is most convenient for finishing the job. Hope everyone > on the list is having a good afternoon. > On Jul 19, 2010, at 2:40 PM, Garry Turkington wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I've seen many people are using Windows VMs under Fusion -- it's great >> to see virtualisation aiding accessibility. >> >> Most people seem to be using Jaws though, anyone using Window Eyes in >> a Fusion VM? If so any comments on any issues? I presume for >> starters I'd need do some key mapping. >> >> Thanks, >> Garry >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > maurice amateur radio call sign,kd0iko. > national Federation of the blind of Cole Rondo assisted newsline coordinator, > office phone 970. > 373-3076 Northern Colorado amateur radio club tried Vander, newsletter > editor. University of Northern Colorado student e-mail address , > [email protected]. > note this message has been dictate by using MacSpeech dictate, Some words > may be spelled incorrectl, may also be in the wrong context. > Please forgive any errors in the text of this communication. > Thank you very much forreading this. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
