• EPSON Stylus C40UX
• EPSON Stylus C60
• EPSON Stylus C80
• EPSON Stylus Photo 820
• EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX

Note the driver links there dated 10/22 have a "10.0" notation, but I assume that's just not been updated. One reader with a Photo 785 said the new drivers "worked great". (Still waiting for my Photo 870 driver - due Nov 5th.

"Village Tronic releases MacOS X compatible drivers for some "classic" products.
Owners of the previous two generations of Village Tronic's graphics cards can now use them in the new MacOS X.
Jump to the download area now !

But their downloads page has no OS X "drivers" that I could find today. The only download with OS X mentioned was a ROM 1.9 firmware update . Note the last sentence in the readme file included with the ROM update. (the "not a new a new" is verbatim from the readme)

" This application updates the flash ROM of the graphics card to the newest version 1.9, that is compatible with Mac OS X. Note that this is a ROM-upgrade, not a new a new driver-package for the Mac OS. "

I assume this only allows the cards to run with OS X or fix some other previous issue, not providing any OpenGL or 2D/3D acceleration in OS X.

"We had some downtime at work and decdided to try some file transfers between two quicksilvers. Both were 867MHz and one had 128MB stock RAM and the other had 640MB. Both drives are the stock 40GB 5400rpm from Apple. We tried all tests with both 100BT and Gigabit connections (different cables) according to Apple System Profiler. Our test consisted of transfering a 150MB Photoshop file between the root level of the machines.

First, we tried filesharing with both machines booted into OS 9.2.1.
On 100BT it took 1:29 to transfer the file while connected over IP.
On 100BT it took 1:02 to transfer the file whiled connected over Appletalk
With Gig-E it took 1:21 over IP and :56 over AT.

Next we booted both machines into X.1 [10.1] and ran the same tests but only over IP because of the limitations of X.
On 100BT it took :14 and on Gig-E it took a whopping :06 for the same 150MB file!

Lastly we booted one machine back into os 9.2.1 and left the other in X.1. Again, we could only connect over IP for these tests due to the X limitation.
For 100BT it took :14 and for Gig-E it took :08

Since a lot of our machines here at work are still on OS 8.6 we decided to see what transfer speeds would be like. The one test we did for that was on 10BT and over IP to X.1.
The time to transfer the 150MB file for that was 2:25.

Just passing on the findings. I can't wait until X is implemented in our environment!
Eric H. "

Normally IP has been faster than Appletalk on my simple networks. I've not tested 10.1 Ethernet speeds, but I've not seen near the rated bandwidth from Ethernet in actual file copies in the past. Another reader however noted he had seen similar rates with his network:

" As for the guy who says he can transfer 150 megs in 14 seconds over 100bT, I believe him Mike. In my studio, I consistently transfer my 100Mb photoshop test file over 100base T Ethernet in just under 10 seconds. Therefore, I assume I could transfer 150Mb files in about 14 or 15 seconds. I use the IP connection to mount my server, and my server is a Mac OSX Server using a RAID 5 with Maxtor 20 gig drives.
/Bill

Rod of ASTEC wrote to say the Gigabit performance was dissappointing. He sent some test results that I'll be posting later.

" Hi, I'm the guy who wrote you a couple weeks ago about the SoundBlaster Live driver conflict on the G3 upgraded PowerTowerPro. [see the SoundBlaster Comments page for his report-Mike]
Well, I wanted to give you an update on my situation.

The whole thing came about because my internal audio on the motherboard stopped working mysteriously, so I couldn't play my MP3s anymore. Well, I returned the SoundBlaster Live, and bought an iMic from Griffin, it converts USB to analog audio, it was designed for the new Macs that don't have audio in or out ports. The specs for it say that Apple does not support USB Audio with third USB cards, and may not work. Well, I have to say that it DOES work, perfectly I might add, but I am running 9.1, and it probably wouldn't work with anything before that.

So, all's well that ends well, and I only ended up spending about $40 for the iMic, terrific deal, money well spent. Props to Griffin Technology
-Anthony-"

For more info on the iMic, see Griffin's product page.

" *** WARNING ***
BE CAREFUL when installing Apple's new "security update." Last night I installed it, and it blew away my Stickies Database file. I had a ton of customer invoice billing in it, and now it's all gone... I think that little maneuver cost me a few thousdand dollars (at least I had a reasonably recent backup of it)
- Adam"

I don't use Stickies personally, but another reader replied to this post noting he had no problems with the update.

Regarding your stickies database being erased by the update story, just letting you know my stickies are fine and dandy after the update, no problems here.
Cardo"

Combo DVD-CDRW Reports:
• Expansion bay Matshita UJDA710 in PowerBook G3 2000 (OS X)
• IDE Toshiba SD-R1102 (8x8x32 + 8x DVD) in G4 no AGP [Yikes] (OS 9.1)
  
  IDE CDRW Reports:
• Lite-On LTR - 24102B 24/10/40 in G4 no AGP [Yikes] (OS 9.2)
  (noted no iTunes/Discburner support in OS 9 or OS X)
• Lite-On LTR - 24102B 24/10/40 in Beige G3 (OS X)
• Lite-On 16102B 16/10/40 in B&W G3 (OS 8.6)
• Sony CRX 1611-82U 16/10/40 in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (not compatible w/iTunes for OS X, worked w/Toast beta for X)
• Sony CRX 1611-82U 16/10/40 in B&W G3 (OS 9.2)
  (noted it worked with iTunes and Discburner in OS 9.2)
• Sony CRX 1611-82U 16/10/40 in G4/AGP (OS 9.1)
  (noted no Retrospect support)
  
  Firewire CDRW Drive Reports:
• Lacie 16/10/40 (Yamaha CRW-2100E) used w/Dual G4 (OS X)
• Lite-On 16102B 16/10/40 in ADS Pyro case used w/PB G4 (OS X)
  (includes comments on OS 9.1 also)
• Que SW-208B 8x4x32x used w/Dual G4 (OS X)
  (problems noted - removed drive from case to use internally)
• TDK VeloCD 241040 (24/10/40) in ADS Pyro Case used w/G4 AGP (OS X)
• Yamaha CRW2100EZ 16/10/40 in ADS Pyro Case used w/G4 AGP (OS 9.2)
• Yamaha CRW2100EZ 16/10/40 in ADS Pyro Case used w/PowerBook G4 (OS 9.1)
  
  SCSI CDRW Drive Reports:
• Sony CRX140S 8/4/32 in 5400 (OS 8.6)
  
  USB CDRW Drive Reports:
• Iomega ZIPCD used w/iMac slot loading (OS 9.2)
  
  DVD-ROM Drive Reports:
• IDE Toshiba SD-M1612 16x/48x in Beige G3 (OS 9.2)
• IDE Toshiba SD-M1502 16x/40x in B&W G3 (OS X)
  
  CD-ROM Drive Reports:
• IDE Teac 524E 24X in Beige G3 (OS X)
  
  Firewire Hard Drive Reports:
• Lacie Studio 40GB used w/iMac slot loading (OS X)
  
  IDE Hard Drive Reports:
• Fujitsu MHN2300AT 30GB in iBook 2001
• IBM 60GXP 60GB in Beige G3
  (used the Beige G3 HD upgrade guide here)
• Seagate ST380021A 80GB in 6500
• Western Digital WD200BB 20GB in iMac
  
  SCSI Hard Drive Reports:
• Seagate ST136403LCN 36GB in 8600/300 (OS 8.6)

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.]

• Apple G4/533 module (w/mods) in G4/AGP 400Mhz system
• Formac G3/450 in 8500/120 (rated 10)
• Metabox G3/260 in 4400/200 (rated 10)
• Newer Tech G3/216 in PowerBook 1400 (rated 9)
• Newer Tech G3/300 in 5500/225 (rated 4)
• Other World Computing G3/500 in Beige G3 (rated 10)
• Sonnet G4/400 in 7500/100 (rated 9)
• Sonnet G3/500 in Beige G3 (rated 9)
• XLR8 CarrierZIF MPe w/G4 400 ZIF in 8600/300 (rated 4)
• Beige G3/266 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.)

• 1 year ago today [23rd, 22nd was Sunday]
• 2 years ago today
• 3 years ago today

Software Updates:
• Say What 1.0
• DAVE 3.1 BETA Program
• Strata 3Dbase version 3.5 [free]
  
  OS X 10.1 Related:
• Snapz Pro 1.0.1
• Aliens vs Predator 1.01 patch for OS X 10.1 (for full version)
• EPSON Stylus C40UX
• EPSON Stylus C60
• EPSON Stylus C80
• EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX

Apple TIL Updates:

• F12 Is Eject and Tray Opening Key [OS X]

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

• PowerPC G5 'blazingly fast', claims Motorola mole (the register)
• Apple looks to future - post-Motorola? - PowerPC world (the register)
• Appliance buzz (marketwatch)
• Macromedia seeks Photoshop-sales block (macworld uk)
• Apple's latest OS is slick and logical (washington times)
• Mac's latest OS X is almost a perfect 10 (sunspot)
• Upgrade to Apple's operating system exceeds promises (seattle times)
• OS X Upgrade to Boost Mac Appeal to Business Users (techweb)
• Apple Store Grand Opening Chandler Fashion Cente
• Apple Store, Northridge, California
• Mastering The Settings of Final Cut Pro 2.0
• WARNING: MacAddict DVD is Too Thick (macwrite)
• How Fast Is It? Mac OS X 10.1 on a Beige G3 (macsonly)

Gaming News:
• Aliens vs Predator 1.01 patch for OS X 10.1 (for full version)
• Giants Citizen Kabuto (macplay)
• No one lives Forever (macplay)
• Zork Grand Inquisitor (macplay)
• Emergency Room 3 (legacy interactive)

Misc. Hardware Related:
• Sony Streamlines Handheld Entertainment With New CLIE Handheld and Optional Camera Module (businesswire)
• Flat-panel monitors coming down in price (contra costa times)