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Other World Computing "

"I can give you a little more info on the iChat multiway chat issue:
(reader suggestion in Friday's news:)
" We experienced similar problems here. The solution apparently was to set a bandwidth limit in QuickTime's preference pane (i.e. a value different from 'Automatic' in the 'Streaming Speed' popup menu).Hope it helps. -Ivan G. "

Yep, this is the solution, but it only works in 10.4.3 and later.
If you start iChat from the command line with logging cranked up, you can see what is happening:
/Applications/iChat.app/Contents/MacOS/iChat -errorLogLevel 7

iChat tries to contact the Apple Bandwidth server on a nonstandard port in order to estimate whether you have the bandwidth to handle multichat. If that fails -- typically because your firewall disallowed the connection -- it used to (10.4- 10.4.2) simply disable multiway chat. Since 10.4.3, they changed it to default to your Quicktime bandwidth settings. I remember there being something flaky where it sets the limit on multichat participants _higher_ if you choose T1 than if you choose Intranet -- I don't know if they have fixed that yet.
Hope this helps,
-Darrell"

• Disk Utility reports "Underlying task reported failure" when repairing a volume
• Disk Utility reports some messages that you can ignore when checking permissions ("33261")
• Exporting a movie from iMovie HD to iPod
• iChat AV: Only right speaker makes sound during audio or video chats
• iChat, iChat AV frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• iPhoto 6: Image appears when browsing but is blank or exclamation mark when editing
• iPhoto: "Display" and "Custom" values for cropping constraint result in ratios, not pixel dimensions
• Logic: Mixing versions of Logic Node and Logic Pro causes unexpected quitting
• Some DVD-RW discs cannot be played in DVD Player
• iTunes: Moving your iTunes Music folder
• iPod: Frequently Asked Questions
• Using your iPod as a storage drive
• My iPod shuffle has power, but isn't playing music
• WaveBurner: Click and pop sounds on between tracks on burned discs
• Mac OS X Mail: "The mail could not be sent, but is saved in your Outbox until it can be sent" alert
• Mac OS: Versions, builds included with Intel-based Macs
• Mac OS: Versions, builds included with PowerPC Macs (since 1998)
• Using Apple Software Restore to install or reinstall parts without erasing (Mac OS X 10.1.5 or earlier)
• About Security Update 2006-002

DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• IDE LG GSA-4166b in (MDD) Dual G4 DDR (OS X 10.4)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-K06 in iMac G5 (OS X 10.4)
  (noted it won't mount or burn CDs - perhaps a laser failure)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-K06 in PowerBook G4 (OS X 10.4)
  (although Tiger has basic iApps burn support for most drives without it, he noted using Patchburn 4.)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-109 in G4/AGP (OS X 10.4)
  (Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MT and B&W G3 Macs)
• Firewire (cased) Sony DRU 710A used w/Mac Mini (OS X 10.4)
  
  DVD-R + DVD RAM Drives:
• Firewire (cased) ASUS DRW-1608P2S used w/iBook G4 (OS X 10.3)
  (Listed under "Other" brand. Used Toast for burning but for OS X 10.3.x iApps burn support you'd need to install a Patchburn 3 profile. Some other DVD-RAM compatible drive reports are also under the "DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives" category)
  
  DVD-ROM Drives:
• IDE Plextor PX-130A in (sawtooth) G4/AGP (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.)
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• Daystar G4 1.92GHz in PowerBook G4 (no rating but comments on power, heat issues)
• FastMac G4 1.4 GHz in (Gigabit Ethernet) G4/AGP (rated 10)
  (listed under "other brand" )
  
  (Full reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades compared to stock CPUs, including real world apps/game tests, install info, etc. are linked at the CPU upgrades page. OC/CPU module articles are on the Systems page.)

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).