" New in DVD Studio Pro 2.0.3 Update
This update is strongly recommended for all users of DVD Studio Pro 2.
• Includes changes from DVD Studio Pro 2.0.1-2.0.3
• Adds support for Cropped D-1 and 1/2 D-1 MPEG-2 video resolutions
• Changes the behavior of the dual-layer break point for DVD-9 projects
• Additional improvements (kbase doc w/more details) "

Another reader said there were Final Cut Pro 4 and Livetype updates available today also.

"Hey Mike I know you don't yet have FCP so I wanted to mention for the news that there are some smaller pro app updates for FCP to go along with QuickTime 6.5 and DVDSP 2.0.3. There is FCP 4.1.1, it's only claim to fame is improving simplified Chinese input, there is LiveType 1.1.1 that has:

This update includes all previous updates to LiveType, providing the following additional fixes and/or improvements:

• Timeline enhancements: improved media descriptions, effect order setting, snapping, copying and pasting effects
• Matte to Texture feature available directly from the Media Browser
• Individual effect assignment for selected characters
• Ability to replace movies and images
• Proper behavior interpolation when applying two or more effects
• Improved memory usage

And last Friday you mentioned that Apple had a Pro App Runtime update for Panther, I wanted to let you know they had one for Jaguar as well at about the same time available through Software Update.
-Josh"

" The Xcode 1.1 Update provides overall stability and performance enhancements to Xcode IDE, as well as improvements to debugging, workflow, the Xcode build system and CodeSense. It is recommended that all Xcode users install this update. "

Although I didn't see any permissions repairs/corrections after applying today's earlier QT 6.5 and iTunes 4.2 updates, I did after applying the Xcode update. (In fact one some 10.3.2 updated systems (but not all) I had corrections done after the QT 6.5 update also.)

" Mike, Just a heads up the ATTO has released new Panther drivers for their Ultra 160 cards, UL3S and UL3D.
http://www.attotech.com/software/driver15.html

We have installed these 3.0 drivers and can report an over 60% increase in average read/write performance. We are now seen over 180MBs on our video editing RAIDs. This equeals 6 real time streams of uncompressed 8it video.
Yeah Yeah Yeah...
-- Fred Connors Jr.
- General Manager TheTroupe Modern Media Design & Production
I asked what ATTO model he had and if it was an OEM or retail card
We have retail UL3D cards installed in Dual G5 2.0 systems with 3.5GB of ram "

If any other readers try these I welcome your feedback. Please include card model (OEM or retail) and system details in reports. Thanks.

" QuickTime 6.5 delivers a number of new features and important updates, including:

Creation and playback of mobile multimedia in the new 3GPP2 format.

Creation and playback of mobile multimedia in the popular AMC format.

Improved text track support.

Enhanced DV playback options.

Enhanced support for iMovie, iDVD, and Final Cut Pro. "

Bob also mentioned an iTunes 4.2 update but it does not appear (yet) in software update. However it is listed at Apple's iTunes Download page. There's no 4.2 change info there as I'm typing this but the downloaded update readme file lists:

" What's new in iTunes 4.2
iTunes 4.2 allows you to sign in and buy music from the iTunes Music Store using either your AOL or Apple Account, view the iTunes Music Store in a separate window, and includes a number of performance improvements. "

" 250GB OWC Neptune 7200RPM 8MB Cache FireWire was $299.99, now $289.99
250GB OWC Mercury Elite 7200RPM 8MB Cache FireWire+USB 2.0/1.1 was $349.99, now $319.99
Both include all connecting cables, Dantz Retrospect Backup software (Mac/PC), Intech HD Speedtools (Mac). 1 Year Warranty on the Neptune, 2yr Warranty on the Mercury Elite.
Both qualify for the free & discounted shipping offers. Best Regards,
Lawrence R. O'Connor
Other World Computing "

"Free UPS Ground shipping remains available for orders $149 and higer. Note that neither UPS or FedEx is currently guaranteeing ground delivery times.

UPS 2nd Day Air rates are capped at $6 within the United States for all orders weighing less than 25 Pounds.
UPS Next Day Saver OVERNIGHT rates are capped at $12.50 within the United States for all orders weighing less than 25 pounds.
2nd day air orders placed by 5PM on 12/22, Overnight orders placed by 12/23 have delivery guaranteed before Christmas in the case of items that are in stock.
On orders where UPS 2nd Day or Saver Overnight has a cost that is lower than the respective $6 and $12.50 caps, the lower rate is what will be billed. The special shipping discount will remain through the end of 2003.
Best Regards,
Lawrence R. O'Connor
Other World Computing"

" This update has helped in the recording studio by reducing the fan noise when turning off the "Nap" feature found inside the CHUD installed Hardware folder in OS X's System Preferences. (Disabling NAP mode using CHUD tools was a tip for silencing the G5 Power Supply "chirping" noises, mentioned a couple of months ago on our G5 Noise Reports/CHUD Tools Fix page-Mike)
Turning off the "Nap" feature used to cause my G5 fans to really Rev Up loudly. (It speeds them up a bit on my Dual G5 2GHz, but not dramatically except when taxing the CPU, but then even w/NAP mode on the fans rev up when running demanding apps/games. I had firmware 5.0.2f2 before the update though -one of the oldest G5 firmware versions that shipped early.-Mike)
Now, after the 5.14 firmware update, they're revving up to a comfortable and reasonable noise level.

Disabling the "Nap" feature removes almost ALL noise coming from the audio outputs of the G5. Some G5 owners say they can still hear noise and "chirping", even with their old PSU replaced with a newer version. (I had my Dual G5 PS replaced, it helped with a noisy PS fan, but not for the chirping noises unless NAP mode was disabled.-Mike) I can't hear anything, and I've still got my original PSU.

Even when going through my external audio mixing board, where there is increased gain, the G5 noise level is very low. For me, the "chirping" is completely gone with "Nap" disabled. (Disabling NAP mode solves the chirping sound for most all G5s even w/older firmware. As mentioned on the page here previously, Apple does not recommend disabling NAP mode.-Mike)

I now have Midi modules that are noisier than the audio output of the G5 DP 2ghz.

G5 DP 2Ghz, OS X.3.1, 160GB SATA HD (OEM), 250GB SATA Western Digital HD, 200GB FW 400 Oxford drive, External FW Pioneer DVD-CDR RW drive, Internal Sony DVD-CDR RW drive, RME Digi PCI audio card, UAD-1 PCI DSP card, USB-Emagic AMT-8 Midi device, USB Epson 900 Printer.
JonathanK"

• Giga Designs G4 1.25GHz (at 1.4GHz) in (sawtooth) G4/AGP (rated 10)
• Powerlogix iMac G3/400 in iMac (rated 10)
• Sonnet Crescendo/WS G4/500 in PowerBook G3 Wallstreet2 (rated 10)
  (My reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades w/apps/game tests, install info, etc. are linked here. OC/CPU module articles are on the Systems page.)

(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.)

CDRW Drives:
• IDE Philips pcrw1208 (12x8x32x) in Beige G3 (OS X)
  (no iApps burn support, not bootable from CD)
  
  Combo DVD+CDR Drives:
• Firewire Liteon LTC-48161H (48x24x48x +16x DVD ROM) used w/Powerbook G3 2000 (OS X 10.3) (no iApps burn support)
• IDE Samsung SM-332B (32x10x40x + 12x DVD-ROM) in B&W G3 (OS X) (using modified burn support plugin w/10.2.8)
  
  DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• Firewire MicroAdvantage dvdrw ide1004 used w/Dual G4 DDR (OS X 10.3) (listed under "other" brands, no iApps burn support)
• Firewire Plextor PX-504A (4x) used w/Dual G4 (OS X 10.3)
  (noted FW port not working)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106 in Dual G4 DDR (OS X)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106 in Dual G4 (OS X 10.3)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106 in (QS) G4/AGP (OS X 10.3)
  (Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MT and B&W G3 Macs)
  
  Hard Drives:
• IDE Western Digital AC28400R 8GB in iMac (10.3)
• IDE Western Digital 250GB in (2001 QS) G4/AGP (10.3)
  (no big drive/48bit addr. support, so limited to 128GB)
  (Illustrated guide to adding a 2nd HD here in B&W G3 rev2 and G4 towers up to the QuickSilver models.
  IDE articles page RAID section has an illustrated guide for adding 2 more drives in the side bays.)

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.)
(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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