Lou, thanks for all of the assistance. Although I've used Windows for years, I've never used it under a virtual machine, so I'm feeling more confident about going this route. I imagine I'll have additional questions once I get this set up.
Les On Mar 6, 2012, at 2:59 AM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: > yep. use the extended pro keyboard for JAWS based use and sharp keys for > remapping. that will do the trick. 8gb ram on your machine will really help. > > lew > > On 6 Mar 2012, at 05:52, Les Kriegler wrote: > >> Lou, that's why I acquired 8GB of RAM. Now one final question. I'll run >> Jaws on the virtual Windows machine. Jaws uses the numeric pad, and I >> understand the Mac Keyboard on the iMac does not have a numeric pad. I'm >> considering purchasing a full-sized keyboard to replace the one that comes >> with the iMac and wonder if this is advisable? I also recall reading about >> SharpKeys, think I got that right, in order to remap keys for use in >> Windows, so not certain which is the preferred option here. >> >> Les >> On Mar 5, 2012, at 3:09 PM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: >> >>> in the case of a windows 7 platform, especially 64 bit, allocate 4GB ram. >>> if it was as an example windows XP then you could manage at 1GB, 2GB ideal, >>> the same with windows Vista at 1.5 to 2GB ram due to it's graphical nature >>> and added processes. >>> >>> for windows 7, 4GB on an 8GB ram system. solves the problem straight away. >>> >>> in my honest opinion, the very idea of using VMWare for intensive windows >>> sessions isn't it's pure intention. VMWare fusion was designed as a windows >>> platform host for general use and data acquisition, some graphical >>> interface work, etc. not for Pro Audio Work, etc due to the requirements of >>> the processors, RAM, disk management, etc and not the use of a virtual >>> drive method. >>> >>> lew >>> >>> On 5 Mar 2012, at 20:03, Ricardo Walker wrote: >>> >>>> You believe allocating 2GB of RAM is sufficient to run an OS with a screen >>>> reader virtually? IDK, That sounds like the low side of acceptable to me. >>>> >>>> Ricardo Walker >>>> [email protected] >>>> Twitter:@apple2thecore >>>> www.appletothecore.info >>>> >>>> On Mar 5, 2012, at 11:48 AM, Matthew Campbell <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi. >>>>> 2 should be more than enough fore windows 7. Not unless you're doing >>>>> something real intensive like audio/video editing or something of that >>>>> nature. >>>>> >>>>> On 2012-03-05, at 9:39 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> >>>>>> First, I have 8GB RAM. So should I give 4GB to Windows 7? Also, do I >>>>>> already have BootCamp on the system I'll receive in order to create the >>>>>> driver DVD you reference? Thanks. >>>>>> >>>>>> Les >>>>>> On Mar 5, 2012, at 4:31 AM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> For the case of istalling VMWare, VMware is a mac app and run only in >>>>>>> OS X. so install VMware fusion first. after VMWare is installed, create >>>>>>> your new virtual machine, you can tune the VMWare machine to whatever >>>>>>> spec you need, as long as you leave enough memory for OS X. so as an >>>>>>> example if you're using a 4GB ram mac setup, your max for VMWare is >>>>>>> 2GB. create a disk size about 50gb depending on the OS you wish to >>>>>>> install. from there, it's pretty straight forward. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> it's a good idea at this point to open bootcamp and create a driver CD >>>>>>> only, not to set up bootcamp. this may help depending on the nature of >>>>>>> the OS and installation. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> lew >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 5 Mar 2012, at 01:22, Les Kriegler wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Okay, a question. When our IMAC arrives, I will be installing Windows >>>>>>>> in order to run with VmWare Fusion. Which should be installed first? >>>>>>>> In other words, should I install VmWare Fusion and be prompted to >>>>>>>> install Windows or should Windows be installed first and then VmWare? >>>>>>>> I have the latest version of VmWare, version 4, and Windows 7. Thanks. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Les >>>>>>>> On Mar 4, 2012, at 1:00 PM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> the best thing I can suggest is to first off delete the virtual >>>>>>>>> machine. then build a new machine. depending on how you wish to >>>>>>>>> install windows, it will either ask for your serial number on the >>>>>>>>> VMWare prompt or on install. start a fresh install. when windows has >>>>>>>>> finished loading, it should automatically install the VMWare tools >>>>>>>>> including boot support tools. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> it may be a hickup. what windows version are you installing and is it >>>>>>>>> a retail disk you're using or OEM or custom? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> lew >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 4 Mar 2012, at 17:52, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Install windows? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 4 Mar 2012, at 05:25 PM, Bill Holton <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Hi. >>>>>>>>>>> I have the Fusion disk burned and in my drive. In the Fusion >>>>>>>>>>> virtual machine menu it says there is windows is running. But if I >>>>>>>>>>> try to install the tools I still hang. My wife says the screen is >>>>>>>>>>> blank except a message that says boot manager is missing, press >>>>>>>>>>> control alt delete. 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