" To help people have a better chance of getting the public preview of UT X to run on their machines, Westlake has put up a troubleshooting page at:
http://www.westlakeinteractive.com/utxnotes.html

This page will be updated as we find other fixes and workarounds for UT X.
----------------
Mark Adams
President, Westlake Interactive
(http://www.westlakeinteractive.com)"

I've also had problems with UT for OS X with the most common error reported I think - quits when starting a game (on every system with Radeon and GeForce3 cards, DP or Single processor). Requires a reinstall (fresh ini file) after that happens to even startup without quitting. (That is not one of the errors noted on the current troubleshooting page.)

" Mike-
I was expecting a framerate increase moving from 10.0.4 to 10.1, but WOW! Just brief testing shows my 1024x768 settings with all options turned on to their highest settings was pulling 67.7fps under Quake 3 1.29f2 beta under OS X, 10.0.4 (build 4S10) on my dual 800 w/GF3. I was looking forward to at least a 20% increase in fps, meaning I was expecting about 80fps under 10.1. Wrong. Try 104.1fps, just by moving from 10.0.4 to 10.1! Roughly a 50% increase in fps! I had to double-check my settings, and that increase is correct.

I noticed you said the 1.30 update for classic Mac OS showed no increase in frame rate. [in several mode tests on my DP500 w/retail Radeon, vs the prev beta for OS 9. I've not run the OS X update noted in yesterday's news yet. I wish I had more time for games-Mike] The 1.30b1 certainly does. That same setup under 10.1 went from 104.1fps out to 117.4fps!!!

In the matter of a few days, my Quake 3 framerates have nearly doubled without making ANY hardware changes. I think this bodes well for the future of games on the Mac...

I intend to do another resolution by resolution breakdown for each resolution when I get a chance...
-Jarod Wilson"

If you missed yesterday's news - the update is available at ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/quake3/mac.

"Mike- An awesome price for the Superdrive...I know my fellow site readers will be interested.
$549.00 http://www.jazztechnology.com/P_499.htm
Alex"

Actually, it's $545 today when I checked the page. (But prices can change on these at any time.) Another reader sent a warning about their restocking fees - 25% he said, so hopefully you won't need to return anything. (that's about 10% higher than most dealers fees). See their policy page for full details.
The retail drives come with PC software only, so you'll need Toast 5, DVD Studio Pro, etc. to use the drive for DVD recording (OS X 10.1 should support it with iTunes/Discburner and DVD data recording now and iTunes/DB for OS 9 also support it for non DVR use). iDVD in my experience will not install on older Mac models, although some seem to have found a way around that. (Copying the folder perhaps from an supported system install.)

Combo DVD/CDRW Drive Reports:
• HP 9900j (12/10/32 + 8x DVD) in Dual G4
  (Notes bootable in OS X 10.1, discopy burns images with it but no iTunes/Discburner support. NotedToast OS X preview 2 support also)
• HP 9900j (12/10/32 + 8x DVD) in G4 no AGP (yikes)
  (noted tray eject hang problems, not bootable with OS 9/OS X CDs.)
  
  Expansion Bay CDRW Reports:
• Matshita UJDA330 8x4x24 in PB G3 2000
  
  IDE CDRW Reports:
• Yamaha 2200E - 20/10/40 in G4/AGP
  (noted OS X iTunes/Discburner support, bootable)
  
  Firewire CDRW Reports:
• HP CD16ri 16/10/40 in ADS Pyro case used w/G4 AGP
• Lacie 24/10/40 used w/G4 AGP
• Que 24/10/40 in ADS Pyro case used w/PB G3 lombard
• Que 24/10/40 in ADS Pyro case used w/Dual G4
  (includes comments on OS X 10.1 use)
• Que 24/10/40 in ADS Pyro case used w/G4 AGP
  (noted OS X 10.1 iTunes/Discburner support. As mentioned in yesterday's news, an owner of this drive connected to the onboard IDE also said it was fully supported.)
• Que 12/10/32 used w/B&W G3
  (updated report noting past problems were due to faulty AC adapter)
• Sony CRX160 12/8/32 in Beige G3
• TDK 24/10/40 in Beige G3
  (didn't note if desktop or MT, said bezel didn't fit. )
  
  SCSI CDRW Reports:
• Yamaha CRW4416S (4/4/16) used w/4400 PowerMac
  
  IDE Hard Drive Reports:
• IBM 75GXP 75GB in G4/AGP
• Quantum Fireball LCT 10GB in 4400 PowerMac
• Quantum Fireball LM 40GB in G4/AGP
• Western Digital 3.2GB in 54/64/6500
  (didn't note which mac model exactly)
  
  Firewire Hard Drive Reports: (See my prev. OS X/FW Drive tests article for more info on the issue with 10.1 and some FW drives)
• Bason 30GB used w/iBook 2001
  (noted worked in OS X but didn't say if sleep/wake from sleep was tested)
• Toshiba 20GB in Fwdepot portable case used w/PB G4
  (worked with 10.0.4, will not mount in 10.1 he said.)
• Maxtor DiamondMax60 40GB in Oxford911 case used w/B&W G3
  (noted severe problems in OS 9.2 and OS X)
• Maxtor 45GB in FWdepot FW case used w/G4 AGP
  (Noted wake from sleep problems in OS X 10.1. Instead of rebooting after the error, he power cycled the drive/reconnected, which led to further problems corrupting the disk and OS x volume)
• OWC 60GB used w/Dual G4
  (noted worked fine in OS X 10.0.4, but won't mount in 10.1)
• OWC 100GB used with 7500 (includes notes on Intech driver tuning that stopped freezes during copies)

You can find full owner reports 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.]

• Other World Computing G4/500 ZIF in Beige G3/300 (rated 9)
• Other World Computing G4/500 ZIF in Beige G3/266 (rated 9)
• Other World Computing G3/350 ZIF in Beige G3 (AIO) (rated 10)
• Powerlogix Bluechip G3/466 in PB G3 wallstreet1 (rated 5)
  (updated report including tips/notes on OS X 10.1 installs and using XLR8's cache control software in OS X.)
• Sonnet G3/500 in 20th Anniv Mac (rated 10)
• XLR8 CarrierZIF w/G3/400 ZIF (OWC $195 bundle) in PowerCenterPro 210 (rated 9)
• XLR8 CarrierZIF w/G3/500 ZIF (OWC) in 8600 (rated 10)

(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.)

• 1 year ago today
• 2 years ago today
• 3 years ago today

Software Updates:
• A Dock 2.5 [Dock for MacOS]
• Sample Tank 1.1 [VST sound module] v1.1 adds Altivec and Dual CPU support
• Netopia R-Series Routers Firmware
• Strata 3d 3.6
  
  OS X Software
• Darwin 1.4.1
• Timbuktu Pro 6.0.1b3

Mac/PowerPC Related News:
(Note: Rehashing of press releases, repeated news, etc. not listed)

• Apple Developer Connection now lists 10.1 developer tools for download.
• Microsoft set to woo Mac fans (zdnet)
• The Disaster-Free Upgrade to Mac OS 10.1 (orielly)
• IBM Technology Follows 'Intel Inside' (os opinion)
• Mac OS X Security Part Ten: Online Resources & Tutorials (macwrite)
• Is Apple in a muddle over the iMac? [Barney sez - How bizarre, this model has been available here since Macworld NY!] (Macuser uk)
• Important Mac OS X 10.1 Security Alert regarding iDisk (opendoor)
• High availability for your network and servers (businessmac)
• Defend your data from remote attacks (seattletimes)

Gaming:
• Unreal Tournament OS X [noted in Friday's news - see today's main news page for troubleshooting page]

Misc. Hardware Related:
• NVIDIA Extends Technology Lead With the Introduction of the GeForce Titanium Series (yahoo)
• PocketType Portable PDA Keyboard (kensington)
• Proxim Ships Symphony HomeRF, Delivering an Interference-Resistant, 10 Mbps Wireless Networking Solution for the Home (businesswire)