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News stories of August 12th, 2002: |
| Reader Notes iBook Just Received from Apple Store included 10.2 CDs |
| (from a reader email today)
"Hello, I just wanted to email you to let you know I encountered something rather interesting. My brother received his new iBook today from Apple, and upon opening it there it was a packet with a giant Furred X on it. Mac OS X 10.2, the upgrade CDs. The machine itself was running 10.1.4, apparently Apple is throwing in the upgrade CDs with new machines.
Jaguar consists of 2 upgrade CDs, one is apparently the system, the other
the new Applications.
It's fast...super fast.
Cheers,
Christopher Joy"
I asked what build it was and he said "6C115".
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| Status on 1GHz PowerLogix CPU Upgrade in Cube: |
I had hoped to have some results of tests of the Powerlogix 1GHz G4 in my Cube today, but after running a long series of tests (OS 9/OS X apps/games/benchmarks) with the Dual G4/500 Cube Saturday, installing the 1GHz module that night showed the Cube core will not fully seat back in the clear housing. (It's about 1/8" or so from fully latched in - some sort of interference with the module installed. It's not clear why this happens - the module fit well in the core, was straightforward to install, especially using PL's installation QT movie.)
To keep moving forward with other Cube testing for the review, I reinstalled the original G4/450 module for tests which took most all day Sunday. [Note - this was not an assembly issue, or core/housing issue - the DP500 and original G4/450 modules dropped right in the housing - only the 1GHz module/heatsink assembly had the problem. Many wrote to ask if I had checked this/that or the other thing in the assembly of the core - that was not the issue. It was 100% correctly assembled (I've had lots of practice since last year) - this was just a fit issue with that particular 1GHz module/heatsink adapter.]
The 1GHz upgrade tests will be delayed until I can find a solution for the core fully seating back in the clear housing. I discussed this with Powerlogix over the weekend and they are going to get back to me today about this. (Powerlogix later requested I return the upgrade so they can compare it to other/later made samples there.)
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| Article on Using External IDE CDRW Drive to Early iMac |
Another reader posted a drive database entry noting mods to use an IDE CDRW Drive (Sony CRX175AI in this case) with an early model iMac using cable mods to use the drive externally. Although this has been described in comments to past reports, this reader created a web page with info and links to photos on the modification.
(FYI - The slot loading G3/350 and up iMacs have only one IDE bus, Hard Drive is master, CD is slave on the one cable, so you can't add another drive without disconnecting the original CD. The iMac 233-333MHz models had two IDE busses - one for HD and one for CD, but the CD is a notebook type.)
As mentioned in the FAQ's CDROM/CDR section for the modified plugin files - it's often easier to just boot into OS 9 to replace the plugin file to avoid permissions issues, rather than use the OS X terminal commands, etc. (New users to OS X may find that simplier than using the terminal commands.)
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| XPostFacto Updated to 2.2B16 (OS X on Legacy Macs Utility) |
| Ryan Rempel has again updated Xpostfacto (over the weekend). Version 2.2b16 lists the following changes:
Fixes a problem which prevented some of the kernel extensions from loading properly in 2.2b15, which could cause a kernel panic early in the boot process.
As noted on Friday, Ryan also said "it looks as though XPostFacto will be working with Mac OS X 10.2 (aka Jaguar), which is scheduled to be released on August 24. One known problem with Jaguar relates to systems which are still using their original 603 or 604 processor. It is unlikely that this problem will be solved before the 24th."
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| CDRW/CD/DVD/Hard Drive/Cardreader Compatibility Database Updates |
| The Drive Compatibility searchable database had 19 new reports added today. The database includes reports on Combo DVD-CDRW, CDROMs, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, CDRW, Hard Drives and Removables (tape drive, ORB, ZIP, MO drives, CF/Smartmedia readers, etc.) in all interface types (IDE, IDE RAID cards, Firewire, SCSI, adapters). Current total 8,112. reports. Here's a summary listing of today's new reports. (Does not include updates to previous entries)
CompactFlash Reader Reports:
- Firewire Lexar RW011 Rev B used w/G4 no AGP [yikes] (OS X)
DVD-R DVD Recorder Drive Reports:
- IDE Pioneer DVR-A04 (104) in G4/AGP (OS X)
(noted tip here to check never sleep drives in OS X energy saver
solved problems)
- IDE Pioneer DVR-104 in G4 AGP 2001 (OS X)
(also noted having to set drives to never sleep)
Combo DVD-CDR Drive Reports:
- IDE LG GCC-4320B (32x10x40x + 16x DVD ROM) in B&W G3 (OS X)
(noted OS 9.2 boot issue, may be extensions related)
- IDE LG 4120B (12x8x32 + 8x DVD ROM) in Beige G3 (OS X)
(FYI - Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers Beige G3 Minitower, B&W G3, etc.)
DVD-ROM Drive Reports:
- Firewire LG DRN-8080B [notebook model in ext. case] used w/G4 Cube (OS X)
IDE CDRW Drive Reports:
- Sony CRX175A1 24x10x40 used w/iMac (OS X)
(mounted externally)
- Sony CRX155E (12x8x32x) in G4/AGP (OS X)
- TDK Velocd 4800B 48x24x48x in G4/AGP (OS 9.1)
(no itunes support)
- LG GCE-8320B 32x10x40 in Dual G4 (OS 9.2)
- Lite-On 40125S (40x12x48x) in G4/AGP (OS X)
[Noted tip on setting energy saver to never sleep drives helped
solve problems]
- Lite-On 40125S (40x12x48x) in Beige G3 (OS 9.2)
(boot problems noted)
- Lite-On 40125S (40x12x48x) in B&W G3 (OS X)
(noted not bootable with OS X or OS 9 CDs)
- Mitsumi CR-4808TR (16X8X40) in G4/AGP (OS X)
(no itunes support)
(FYI - Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MT, B&W G3 and 8600/9600 Macs)
Firewire CDRW Drive Reports:
- Lite-On 40125S 40x12x48x in FW case used w/G4 AGP (OS X)
(noted Firmware update to geeks case solved problems)
USB CDRW Drive Reports:
- Lacie U+I (FW+USB) 24x12x40x used w/iMac (OS X)
(no OS 9 support)
IDE Hard Drive Reports:
- Maxtor 98168H8 80GB in Beige G3 using IDE PCI Card (OS X)
(notes using ext. cases/cabling)
- Seagate ST360021A 60GB in 8500 using IDE PCI Card (OS 9.1)
(problems noted with SIIG (acard) ATA/133 card)
USB Hard Drive Reports:
- Archos Jukebox Recorder 20GB used w/G4 AGP (OS X)
(listed under "other" brands)
You can find full owner reports (latest shown first) by searching the database by drive/brand/interface/mac models (the latest reports are shown first in searches).
For guides to installing CD/CDRW/DVD drives or Hard drives in many mac models, see the IDE Articles page. The Firewire articles page also has guides on case kits, installing drives, etc.
If you've added a IDE, SCSI, Firewire or USB hard drive, CDRW, tape drive, etc. make sure you add a report to the database. [If you post an updated entry - make sure you use the same name, etc. as you did before so I can find your past entry. Thanks.]
(Entries today will be added the following newsday. Incomplete entries are deleted. Do not post questions in the database, it's for drive reports not questions on what drive to buy - for that try searching the database for reports from owners of your mac model on the drive type/brand/interface, etc. you're interested in.)
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| CPU Upgrades Owner Reports Database Updated: |
The Rate Your CPU Upgrade database has been updated today with 7 new reports. (Total to date: 7,333). [Entries made today are posted the next newsday morning. Incomplete entries, those with no comments, missing info, etc. are deleted]
Here's a summary of the update (does not include updates/added comments to previous reports):
- Newer Tech G4/400 in Beige G3 (rated 8)
- Other World Computing G4/550 in B&W G3(rated 10)
- Other World Computing G4/550 in B&W G3 (rated 10) [different reader]
- PowerLogix G4 1GHz in G4/AGP (rated 5)
- PowerLogix Bluechip G4/500 in PowerBook G3 2000 (rated 7)
- PowerLogix Bluechip G4/500 in PowerBook G3 Wallstreet2 (rated 8)
- Sonnet G4/500 in Beige G3 (rated 9)
(Warning - Overclocking may not be reliable and could lead to hardware failure or corrupted data.) You can find the full reports by searching the database selecting the indicated Mac model and upgrade card brand/type. If you've upgraded the CPU on your Mac, please post an entry in the database. Search the database for entries from most every upgradable Mac model *before* you buy. (Searchable by mac model/upgrade brand). For detailed reviews with performance tests and install tips, see the CPU Upgrades page.)
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