" This version contains compatibility updates for OSX 10.2.7 (10.2.7 was shipped on early G5s), Panther and G5 Macs. Installer contains a version 1.09 driver update for the MOTU 828, 896 828mk2 and 896HD. The install for the 828mk2 also provides the MIDI Drivers, Firewire Cuemix Console, and the Firewire SMPTE Console. New Cuemix console supports external control surfaces, talkback & listenback capabilities, and I/O port names under Panther. Refer to update notes (included in installer). "

" TrailBlazer solves the problem of getting back to a web page you've been to before, but didn't have the forethought to bookmark. The current solutions provided by most web browsers, their history menu, is just a list of titles and web addresses which aren't memorable enough to be useful.
The actual solution used by most people, is to retrace their own steps through different links until they find they page they are looking for. Our software solution provides the user with a graphical representation of the steps they took from page to page, such that they can simply click to their final destination page.
TrailBlazer was developed by MacWarriors and released at the University of Illinois' Engineering Open House 2004. "

The page includes an intro video and notes Trailblazer requires 10.3/Panther.

" Cocoatech has taken the wraps off of a new beta version of their professional file manager software, Path Finder, now at version 3.2. This eagerly awaited version contains many frequently user-requested new features, including integrated CD burning, completely rewritten fast file search that leverages new OS 10.3 technologies, a brand new "Connect to Server" window, integrated screen capture capabilities, and tons of interface refinements and overall improvements.
For a more complete list of changes, please see the official beta site: http://www.cocoatech.com/beta32/ "

" Mike, ... Just a Little eyehome FYI
Nice product, that needs a few more features enabled to make it a real killer 5 star product.
But here is the skinny
the original eyehome 1.0 application did not support Music Libraries over 2000 songs, So they began a beta test seeding of version 1.01b3, which fixed the problem. When they released the final version 1.01 it had fixed the large library issue, but now it more longer allow you to play Itunes protected AAC songs. Although these songs would show up in the list, the eyehome would choke on them and fail back to the main menu.

The latest GM version 1.02 also no longer plays AAC Itunes, and also no longer even shows M4p tracks in the play list/ Elgato says they will try to add this back in future versions of the eyehome software..
So buyer beware.
also, lastly .. if you have any strangely named folders ( e.g.. anything with a Tilde or an accent mark) any tracks in these folders seem to cause the eyehome to choke also, renaming the folders without these characters seemed to fix the problem.
Bruce M. "

I wrote Adam Steinberg of ElGato for confirmation on this but he's not replied yet. However today I also received another EyeHome owner's report that confirmed the above, saying even his own converted AAC files would not play. (See the linked page for his full report.)

NOTE: I've not been able to verify this (no EyeHome here personally) but I've been told that the latest EyeHome firmware can play non-protected AAC files with the latest software (but not iTunes music store AAC files, which may not even appear in the listing).

" OWC Mercury Extreme G4 Series Upgrades all feature 2MB L3 Cache, 256K 1:1 L2, 100% OS, Software, and Hardware compatibility for all PowerMac G4 AGP Graphics/Sawtooth, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio, and Quicksilver models.
G4/800-900MHz now $249.99 while supplies last
G4/867-933Mz now $259.99, reduced from $279.99
G4/867-1GHz now $289.99, reduced from $299.99
G4/1.0-1.1GHz now $329.99 reduced from a price of $339.99 earlier this month and now guaranteed for up to 1.1GHz rather than just 1.0GHz.
The full G4 Extreme line is available here.
Free Shipping is available for ALL OWC Mercury G4 Extreme upgrades. Also - both of the Mercury ZIFs G4/450-533MHz and G4/500-600MHz also have free shipping available.

Now shipping is our new Mercury ZIF G4/500MHz to 600MHz ZIF Upgrade with 1MB L2 Cache. Price is $229.99, it is guaranteed for G4/600MHz operation in PowerMac G3 Blue&White & G4 Yikes PCI Models. (These are 7410 High-Temp rated parts.) May also be used in the Beige G3, but due to the bus ratio, we recommend:
The Mercury G4/450-533MHZ ZIF Upgrade with 1MB L2 Cache for $149.99 which is guaranteed for up to 533MHZ Operation in the PowerMac G3 Beige, as well as 500MHZ operation in the PowerMac G3 Blue&White and G4 'Yikes' PCI Models.
Great product at a great value!
Best Regards,
Lawrence R. O'Connor
Other World Computing "

I ran an OWC loaner G4/533 at 600MHz in my B&W G3 (with stock heatsink) for comparisons used in the early 2003 review of the Powerlogix G3/800 ZIF upgrade. (Review includes apps/game tests comparing the stock G3/350 vs various G3s up to 800MHz and G4s up to 600MHz.)
Note: - Several readers asked how a G4/7410 at 600MHz would compare to Sonnet's 1GHz ZIF and Jamie at OWC sent a link to a table of test results at
http://eshop.macsales.com/Reviews/Framework.cfm?page=/Benchmarks/shootout/zif/zif_shootout03_04.html. (Includes B&W G3 and Beige G3 tests)

Version 6.0.193:

Includes an updated Device Access bundle (version 1.0.5) that provides a workaround to a Mac OS 10.3.3 bug that prevented tape autoloaders and fibre channel tape libraries from working

Retrospect includes changes that increase the speed of duplicates and restores during the Closing phase

Retrospect no longer hangs or generates an error when accessing older (pre-6.0) backup sets with many sessions

Retrospect now allows "New Media" backups to older (pre-6.0) backup sets

Users should no longer see the error "assert at module.c-654" when recreating Retrospect 5.1 Internet backup set catalogs

Users can now restore data from older (pre-6.0) Internet backup sets"

" i work in a Compusa store in florida.
we received 5 copies of the new lord of the rings game for mac, and yes they are on dvd.
Chris "

(BTW: I've added LOTR Return of the King (and other upcoming titles) to the Game Reviews db listing and for any readers that buy it, please post a game review Thanks.) That surprised me as I can't even find the mac version listed at compusa.com (as of today, Wednesday morning).
I personally would prefer a DVD instead of several CDs. The Mac version of Unreal Tournament 2004 also notes a DVD drive is required so it must come on DVD also. (PC UT2004 versions were on CD except for the special edition DVD package w/bundled headset - those were very rare here at local stores like Best Buy and sold out the first day they arrived as they only received a very few copies and had them on sale for $29.xx at the same time.)

Asante FriendlyNET 696 10/100 cards have drivers for 10.3 Just got one for my g4 quicksilver 867 10.3.3 No problems. Great card.
Thanks, Mark
(I asked for a link to the drivers)
http://www.asante.com/support/
http://www.asante.com/support/downProd.aspx?id=AF696
See the release notes."

I've added this info to the previous page of OS X PCI Network Card Compatibility Reports.

• AppleWorks 6: How to Create Labels
• iPhoto: Page Setup Scale Percentage Does Not Affect Prints
• WebObjects: How to Determine the Installed WebObjects Version

CDRW Drives:
• SCSI Yamaha CDRW4264 (4x2x6x) in 9600 (OS 8.1)
  (problems noted even with toast)
• IDE Maddog (boxed) 52x32x52x in B&W G3 (OS X)
  (listed under other brands, using patchburn 1.1 for 10.2.8 burn support. I'd suggest buying a natively supported liteon LTR-52327S drive instead since they are cheap now and you know what you're getting)
  
  Combo DVD-CDR Drives:
• IDE OWC mercury combo drive in G4 Cube (OS X 10.3)
  (listed under 'other' brands, didn't note actual drive mechanism brand/model)
  
  DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• Firewire cased LG GSA-4081B used w/iBook 2001 (OS X 10.3)
  (no native burn support, using Patchburn II for Panther burn support but said 10.3.3 update broke that. Not sure why)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-107D (aka A07) in B&W G3 (OS X 10.3)
  (native burn support in 10.3.3)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-107D (aka A07) in Dual G4 (OS X 10.3)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-107D (aka A07) in G4/AGP (OS X 10.3)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-107D (aka A07) in G4/AGP (OS X 10.3)
  (FYI - 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 120GB in G4 Cube (OS X 10.3)

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.)

• Apple B&W G3/300 OC report (at 350MHz)
• Apple Beige G3/266 OC report (at 315MHz)
  
  (My reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades w/apps/game tests, install info, etc. are linked on the CPU upgrades page. 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.)