Changes in Version 1.1.3
Files with long names are now better supported.

Third-party applications that support SDAP (Shared Device Access Protocol), such as Dantz Retrospect, can now use Apple internal rewritable drives. (there was a recent Retrospect driver update to add support for some Apple internal CDRW drives-Mike)

New CD-R Drives Supported
Drive Name Mechanism Firmware Version
BusLink RW-1640 LiteOn LTR-16101B TSOL
BUSlink RW1232 FM LiteOn LTR-12101B LS3D
CD CyClone CDRevo FireWire 24x10x40 Sanyo CRD-BP1500P 6.34
EZQuest BOA 24x10x40x FireWire CD-RW Sanyo CRD-BP1500P 6.34
Freecom Traveler 4X4X20X CR-RW Ricoh RW8040 1.15
Freecom Portable 8X4X32X CD-RW Philips CDD4801 2.0
LaCie 24x10x40x SE2100 FireWire/USB CD-RW Sanyo CRD-BP1500 1.44
Logitec LCW-R2010DBFU Yamaha CRW2200E 1.0D
Que! Fire 16x10x40x Sanyo CRD-BP1500P 6.34
Que! Fire 24x10x40x Plextor PX-2410A 1.00
RATOC FR-CW84 FireWire CD-RW MKE CDRRW07 1.0
Yamaha CRW2200IX-VK Yamaha CRW2200 1.0D
Yamaha CRW2200FXZ Yamaha CRW2200 1.0D

If your IDE or Firewire CDRW drive is still not supported, check to see if there is a modified support file listed in the CDROM/CDR section of our FAQ.

" Mike,
has anyone mentioned battery swapping while asleep in Mac OS 10.1? I tested it out on my G3 FireWire and G4 (work machine). I was able to swap the battery on my G3. I waited too long with the G4, but I think there was enough time to permit a battery swap if I was ready with the second battery. Finally, no longer shutting down in order to swap in a new battery on my G4 powerbook!
-- Ashton"

I have had some questions about battery life in OS X 10.1 (in use and in sleep mode). I've not had time to test this personally, but welcome any reader reports on those that have. (Earlier OS X versions were reported to drain the battery much faster in sleep than did OS 9.)

"Hi,
I have a PM 7500 with XLR8 G4/400MHz and Initio-Miles Ultra2 SCSI with 9 gig Cheetah Ultra2 hard drive. Using an earlier version of UnsupportedUtilityX I was able to install Mac OS X 10.0.4 after flashing the Initio-Miles PCI card ROM with version 3.0 and reformatting the drive with Apple's drivers (previously FWB drivers). However, kernel panics prevented use of my Apple 15" digital flat panel monitor with either a 3dfx Voodoo5 or ATI Radeon PCI video cards. I could only use my old 13" Apple CRT monitor with built-in video.

Today I flashed the initio ROM with version 3.04 drivers. I flashed the ATI Radeon PCI card with the ATI 9.01 ROM drivers and ROM Extension. Using the latest UnsupportedUtilityX 2.0b3 I was able to successfully boot into OX 10.0.4 without a hiccup from the ATI card! I then installed OS 10.1 Upgrade without a hitch, albeit slowly (45 min). Now, 10.1 is working smoothly with both the 15" flat panel and 13" CRT monitors simultaneously!
My heartfelt thanks to Ryan Remple, ATI and Initio-Miles!
Bob Dalley"

For more info on Ryan's utilityX - see this OWC page. (There are also links there with compatibilty info, etc.)

" Mike,
I have a SB Live in my Umax s900 with a PowerLogix G3 366/183/1MB OC to 400/200. The card has worked fine for me with both versions 1.3 and 1.4 of PowerLogix software and MacOS 8.6 and 9.1. As others have noted there is a pause during startup right after the SB extension loads. I don't have access to any other mac so I am not sure if this pause is unique to G3 upgraded macs or not.
-Matthew Beerits
PS: Here are more detailed specs to my system just in case it matters:
Umax s900
PowerLogix G3 366/183/1MB OC to 400/200
240 MB RAM
VooDoo 3(in Top Slot)
Wired4DVD(Slot 3)
USB Card(Slot 4)
SB Live(Slot 5)
Just thought of one more thing the card worked fine with VM on and VM off. "

I've added all the recent older Mac/SBlive card reports to the SBlive Comments/Performance page
Just as I finished typing this I spotted an email from Brian of Creative Labs that said:

" I tested the SB LIVE on a 7600 with an xlr8 G3 300 - 1MB BS Cache - 8.6, 9.0 no problems. Unfortuantely, I haven't tested 9.1 or 9.2 since I turned it into a Darwin Box.
Brian Souder
Creative"

DVD Recorder Reports:
• IDE Pioneer DVR-A03 in G4/AGP
  (I believe these drives are reported as DVR-103 in ASP)
  
  Combo DVD/CDRW Reports:
• IDE Toshiba SD-R1002 (4x4 + DVD) in G4/AGP
  
  IDE CDRW Reports:
• LG GCE-8160B 16/10/40 in G4/AGP 2001
  (LG listed under "other brands")
• Plextor 16/10/40 in B&W G3
• Sanyo CRD-BP1500P 24/10/40 in G4/AGP 2001
• Sony CRX160 12X8X32 in G4/AGP
• Sony CRX140 8X4X32 in G4/AGP 2001
• Teac CDW516E 16/10/40 in Beige G3
  
  Firewire CDRW Reports:
• TDK 24/10/40 in ADS Pyro case used w/PB G3 Lombard
  
  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)
• IBM 60GXP 60GB in FW Case used with G4/AGP
  (noted no OS X sleep/mount issues)
  
  IDE Hard Drive Reports:
• Maxtor 40GB in Beige G3
• Western Digital WD400BB 40GB in B&W G3 w/PCI IDE card
  (Includes interesting note on PCI Slot order/Bus ID for IDE card and SCSI card)
  
  Removable Media Drives
• USB (bus powered) IomegaZIP 100 used w/9600

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.]

• MetaBox G4/450 in B&W G3 (rated 2)
• PowerLogix Bluechip G3/466 in PowerBook G3 Wallstreet2 (rated 1)
  (problems noted)
• Sonnet G3/500 in 7600/132 (rated 9)
• XLR8 CarrierZIF w/G3 350 ZIF in PowerWave 120 (rated 8)
• B&W G3/300 OC report

(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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Software Updates:
• Apple Authoring Support 1.1.3
• AutoFX DreamSuite 1

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

• It's Time to Get Ready for OS X (businessweek)
• MacOS X Tips and Tricks (MacGuruHQ)
• The Net Effect: Apple's X Factor (techreview)
• Apple Store Crossgates (apple)
• Mac dealers keep eyes on Apple stores (cnet)
• Explorer leaves dock after upgrade to OS X 10.1 (sfgate)
  [quirk noted last week in my OS X 10.1 First Impressions article]
• Utah Mac specialist burns down (macminute)
• Build a REALbasic Drum Machine (resexcellence)
• PC Makers May Be Planning More Layoffs Amid Gloomy Sales Outlook Until Late 2002 (WSJ)
  

Gaming:
• Pre-order: Age of Empires II: Gold Edition for Macintosh (boldgames)

Misc. Hardware Related:
• Intel to ship 802.11a wireless LAN kit in 2002 (the register)
  [802.11a is 54Mbps, current 802.11b is only 11Mbps]