• discussions.info.apple.com/WebX?128@158.n07gahVCixI^7343@.efaf4a6
• discussions.info.apple.com/WebX?13@158.n07gahVCixI^7339@.efb2739
  [more detailed comments/info]

Apple's forums require a login/account to access and the links above may not work in the future. (My Beige G3 is a server now so I can't test this tip personally.)

" Here's a bug report I just filed with Apple. If you are able to, please (edit and) let me know if you are experiencing similar problems.

cc: xlr8yourmac.com
10.1 + first security update (this issue happened before and after applying that update)
Silver G4, 733, 40gigHD, 1gigRAM, gf2mx, combo dvd/cdrw, zip drive, factory orig kbd/mouse, factory installed modem.

Problem: deep sleep for at least 30 mins -> wake up -> attempt to connect modem using *either* menu item or Internet Connect app -> jerky rainbow cursor; iTunes halts; system stops responding to remote login or file sharing.

When this happens, the only recourse is hard reboot or power-off. Four second pwr button press *does* still work.

This modem issue is the only thing preventing my G4 from having month-long uptime. (And no, "don't use the sleep feature" is not an acceptable answer.)
Nonetheless, you have converted a staunch Classic user to X.

-- Wayne Chang"

I don't use the modem on my G4s in OS X, but if any reader that has applied the OS X 10.1 security update has seen this problem, let me know.

• Burns audio CDs up to twice as fast as before.
• Built-in 10-band equalizer with 22 EQ presets.
• MP3 CD-burning capability Û over 150 songs per disc.
• New Crossfader for smooth transitions between songs.
• Apple-engineered Sound Enhancer for richer audio playback.

iTunes 2 will be available in early November as a free download.

"Hi Mike,
I wrote a article recently for the main CFGN (http://www.cfgn.net) reviewing two of the members of a family of gaming peripherals that Belkin have released called Nostromo - These gaming devices are not supported on the Mac.. However [even before I'd reviewed them on a PC] I started attempting to get them going on my QS! [Quicksilver] With success under OS 9.2.1 and, following your post yesterday regarding the utility 'Game Pad Companion' I've now managed to get the Nostromo 'Speed Pad controller' working under OS 10.1!
Here's a link to my schpeel on the whole process!:
Elroy"

Combo DVD-CDRW Reports:
• IDE Matshita UJDA710 (8x4 CDR/CDRW + DVD) in iBook 2001 (OS 9.1)
  
  IDE CDRW Reports:
• Lite-On 16102b 16/10/40 in G4/AGP (OS 9.1)
• Mitsumi CR-4808TE 16x8x40 in Beige G3 (OS 9.1)
  
  Firewire CDRW Drive Reports:
• Freecom Portable II 16x10x40 used w/PowerBook G3 2000 (OS X)
  (listed under "other brands")
• Que 16/10/40 used w/G4 AGP (OS X)
  
  IDE Hard Drive Reports:
• Maxtor 60GB in G4/AGP (OS 9.2)
• Western Digital Caviar 60 GB in G4/AGP 2001 (OS 9.2)
• Western Digital 100 GB in G4 no AGP [Yikes] (OS X)
  
  Firewire Hard Drive Reports:
• Lacie 60GB used w/7500 (OS 9.1)
  (noted disabling Apple USB extensions solved drive write errors. Still noted problems copying large numbers of files. Using OrangeMicro FW/USB PCI card and is getting another brand of card to test.)
• VST FW9520-G 20GB used w/iBook 2001 (OS X)
  
  SCSI Hard Drive Reports:
• IBM Ultrastar 18LZX 18GB in 8600 (OS 8.6)
  
  Removable Media Drive Reports:
• SCSI Syquest EZ-135 (external) w/G4 AGP (OS X)
  (noted eventual directory damage to discs)

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.]

• Sonnet G3/500 in Beige G3 (rated 10)
  (noted OS X startup problems)
• Beige G3/266 OC report
• B&W G3/350 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
• 2 years ago today
• 3 years ago today

Software Updates:
• Keyspan USB Twin Serial adapter 1.8.4
• Microtech FireSCSI Xpress 1.21
  
  OS X 10.1 Related:
• Window Shade1.1
• EasyDivx 1.1
• Aurora Igniter 4.0.4b4
• Tinker Tool 2.0.1

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

• Apple iPod redux (the register)
• iPod makes UK debut - initial impressions (macuser uk)
• This Apple's Still Cookin' (the street)
• Apple's Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel (the street)
• clock speed and beyond (mercury center)
• QT iPod Presentation (apple)
• Apple Gets Boost From Microsoft (la times)
• XP: Phooey on youie! Why iPod is the Apple of our eyes today (zdnet)
• iPod's UK price rise (macworld uk)
• IT Enquirer OS X Manual (IT enguirer)
• Jobs predicts video's dominance (macworld uk)
• Queen Uses G4 (nuendo)

Misc. Hardware Related:
• Western Digital to 120 GB, High-Performance Desktop Hard Drive (western digital)
• Adaptec Brings USB 2.0 Connectivity to Notebook Computers (adaptec)