Hi can you write to me offlist if necessary and tell me more about key
remapping? I have an application that uses the f 11 and f 12 keys in windows
and I can't seem to get it to work.
thanks
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On 24/09/2012, at 8:44 AM, Eric Caron <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi Cameron,
>
> I have run windows both in bootcamp and in VM Fusion. Both have
> advantages so I don't think you can say for sure bootcamp is better.
> Currently I'm running my Macbook pro with VM Fusion and Windows 7. I have
> many applications running on both systems and am changing between operating
> systems quickly and easily. I don't have the need to keep restarting my
> computer to run programs in the different operating systems. It is still
> kind of like magic. You will need a pretty powerful Mac to do this but it
> works well. And, I do like being able to install windows without sighted
> help. I've done it about three times now in the past few years.
>
> Also, I think KeyRemap4Macbook will easily take care of the key remapping
> needs if you use fusion, or the built in key remapping in VM Fusion works
> pretty well. Sharpkeys would be needed in bootcamp. I found Sharp keys a
> challenge to use but it does work. Bootcamp is certainly better if your Mac
> has limited resources.
>
> If you want the caps lock key on the Windows side in a screen reader like
> Jaws to work closely like that on a PC then you need to go the VM Fusion
> route with KeRemapper4Macbook.
>
> I spend most of my computer time at home on the Mac side but it is great to
> just tab over and have Windows apps just work.
>
> Best.
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
> On Sep 23, 2012, at 6:03 PM, Cameron Strife <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Hi. If it is an OEM copy of windows, it probably won't work. If it's a
>> microsoft developer version or a retail version, you should have no
>> issues assuming you have your product key handy.
>>
>> Installing windows via bootcamp and having a dual boot system is a
>> better idea than running windows virtually from within OSX. You'll
>> need sighted assistance on the first couple of screens of the windows
>> seven installer as they chose not to make it entirely accessible with
>> narrator. After you agree to the ula and select the new empty
>> partition you created in bootcamp, then you should be able to launch
>> narrator and finish the install/setup on your own. (Windows key U and
>> then alt N to launch narrator. Keep in mind that your windows key and
>> alt key will be swapped on the mac unless you use a utility like sharp
>> keys to remap them.) You will need a USB headset or other plug and
>> play USB sound device to do this.
>>
>> I hope that helps.
>>
>> Cameron.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 9/23/12, Kimsan <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> I did some googling about bootcamp so I have this windows 7 professional
>>> disc for one of my windows 7 machines can I use that?
>>>
>>> Another question is can I run it on my dell machine, the macbook pro or
>>> will
>>> I have to install it using the mac. Holy heck, hope that made sense. We can
>>> skype if you want to speak further at kimsan224.
>>>
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