" Installed Free DV and it wasted my OSX install.
I left a post on the Avid form and others are having this problem. Here's the thread.
http://www.avid.com/community/forums/Forum41/HTML/000017.html
Just thought others should know.
Bill A
(please include system, OS version etc. details in problem reports. Checking his comments in that post ("woodbass") shows he had a G4/733 (Digital audio?) with 10.2.8 current build, and reported a freeze at boot - gray screen with black stripe.) "

That forum thread also had several other problem reports from other Mac model owners, athough one post didn't note a problem. Several other readers replied to this post (most saying they too had seen the same problem).
If any other readers have installed FreeDV, let me know if you've seen problems. (Include OS and system/config details such as any installed PCI cards, any addon OS mods/software, etc. in reports since it may help isolate why some are ok and others not.)

• Fixed a CPU test crash on G5s
• Fixed CPU and cache speed reporting on iBooks/PowerBooks under 10.2.8

Version 1.1.3 still reports incorrect L2 and L3 speeds with some systems here - for example my Digital Audio G4 with Giga Designs G4/1.25GHz CPU upgrade (running at 1.467GHz) has Xbench reporting the L2 cache at 1/2 speed and the L3 cache at 4GHz. Speed reporting on a G5 and PowerBook G4 were correct however.
(Speaking of the Giga Design 1.25GHz upgrade (new 7455B CPU model), it's been running rock solid at 1.467GHz in my Digital Audio (w/o any voltage boost) for the last week in heavy use. I can't guarantee that every sample will do this, but I've been impressed by this one. I should have a full review posted here this week.)

" Blue Label 1.8 released
Lismore Software Systems updated its Blue Label application. Blue Label gives you a chance to run, Windows 95/98/NT, Linux and DOS programs, right on your Mac, without buying new hardware. With Blue Label 1.8 PC programs will run better on your Mac. We improved stability and fixed some bugs.
The new BLPE 1.8 contains several new and enhanced features, including:
- improved stability running PC applications
- enhanced number of supported printers, including USB and network printers;

The application makes your Mac work as a Pentium PC, so you will have:
- Maximal compatibility with PC programs.;
- Full control over all the emulator's settings;
- Great number of supported PC OSes;
- PC Networks and Internet access;
- Direct printing support, including USB and network printers;
- Family License - get one license and have all Macs in you home pentiumized.
Bundled with DOS, Blue Label is ready for Windows 95/98/NT, Linux and any other OS you would like to have.
Availability and Pricing
Get Blue Label 1.8 for only $35. Buy Blue Label now and get 50% discount for Mac OS X compatible version we are working on.
Traditionally, all registered users of any previous Blue Label PowerEmulator versions, can get Blue Label 1.8 at no charge.
System requirements:
- PowerPC, Mac OS 8.x-9.x (Mac OS X and Classic environment currently not supported), 64 megabytes of free RAM, 300 megabytes of free disk space, Color or grayscale monitor 256 colors, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. "

Eric Bangeman of Arstechnica sent a note that he picked AccelerateYourMac as the Mac site of the week in their latest Ars.Mac column. (Thanks Eric.)

• Other World Computing G4 500MHz in Beige G3 (rated 10)
• XLR8 G4/450 in 7500/200 (rated 10)
  (My full reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades w/apps/game tests, install info, etc. are linked here.)

(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.)

Tape Drives:
• SCSI Exabyte AutoPak 1x10 VXA2 AutoLoader used w/Xserve (OS X server) (includes comments on Retrospect use)
  
  CDRW Drives:
• IDE Sony CRX168B-A1 (16x10x40x) in Beige G3 (OS 9.2)
  (no itunes/db burn support, some problems noted)
  (Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MT, B&W G3 and 8600/9600 Macs)
  
  Combo DVD-CDR Drives:
• IDE Cyber Drive CB511D (48x24x48x + 16x DVD-ROM) in Beige G3 (OS 9.1) (listed under "other" brands, no iTunes burn support)
• IDE Liteon LTR-48161H (48x24x38x + 16x DVD-ROM) in Dual G4 DDR (OS X) (noted system sleep problem with drive installed)
• IDE Teac DW 224E (24x10x24x + 8x DVD-ROM) in iBook (OS X)
  
  DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106D in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (natively supported in 10.2.8, but still no burn proof support for DVD burning in Toast 5.2.1 or Toast 6.0)
• Firewire (IDE drive in FW case) Pioneer DVR-106D used w/iBook 2001 (OS X)
• IDE Sony DRU-510A in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (used patchburn for burn support.)
• IDE Sony DRU-500A in eMac (OS X)
  (no native burn support - suggested he try Patchburn)
  
  Hard Drives:
• IDE Maxtor Diamond Max Plus9 200GB in iMac G4 (OS X)
  (iMac G4 take-apart here)
  
  PenDrives:
• USB Storix Axis Flash Mobile Disk (64MB) used w/B&W G3 (OS X)
  (some problems noted)

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.)
(Incomplete entries are deleted. Do not post questions in the database, it's for drive reports not questions on what drive to buy - for that try searching the database for reports from owners of your mac model on the drive type/brand/interface, etc. you're interested in.)

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