• Metabox ZIF Upgrades page
  for Beige G3, AIO, Blue G3.
• Metabox CPU Card Upgrades for PCI Macs
  for 7300/7500/7600, 8500, 8600 *, 9500, 9600*, umax Pulsar and derivates, PowerWave and PowerTowerPro
  (* Except 250-350Mhz 8600/9600 models)
• Metabox L2 Cache Slot CPU Upgrades
  for Power Mac 4400, 7220, Motorola Starmax and other Tanzania based Macs

The Rate Your CPU Upgrade database has owner reports on Metabox upgrades you can search for by your Mac model.

CHANGES IN VIRTUAL PC 4.0.2

+ Various fixes for running Java applications and compilations. Specifically includes fixes for Sun, MATLab and Netscape Java implementation.
+ Improved folder sharing. Fixes the "too many files open" error when working with files in a shared folder.
+ Fix for Sonnet G4 cards for PCI (PowerSurge) machines.
+ Fix for Sonnet G3 cards for NuBus machines. NOTE: Requires version 1.4.6 of the Sonnet software.
+ Implemented various improvements to printing including HP printer support and fixes for printing issues under Mac OS 9.1.
+ Improved compatibility with Norton Antivirus when installing Windows applications and software.
+ Resolved problem with IDE controller disappearing in Windows 2000.
+ Fixed flashing of Start menu when in 16-bit color mode in Windows 2000.
+ Added video BIOS support for Titanium video resolutions of 1152x768 and 896x600.
NOTE: Requires version 00006 of the Virtual PC Additions.
+ Fixed mouse bug in Windows NT that caused the mouse to behave erratically.
+ Resolved a crash that occurred when formatting a floppy disk under Linux.
+ Change to allow booting of a Red Hat Linux 7.0 CD.
+ Fixed CD Table of Contents problem for Enhanced CD*s.
+ Fixed video problem that occurred when drawing shapes in Microsoft PowerPoint 97.
+ Fixed rounding bug in Microsoft Excel for numbers larger than 250,100 when run in Windows 98.
+ Fixes for IEEE math when run on Windows 98 and Windows 95. + Incorporated additional miscellaneous fixes and improvements to the Virtual PC application.

" Hey Mike,
Just wanted to drop a line to let you all know that Capitol Mac has a small reserve (over 10 units) of the 733/DVD+R G4 system. These systems are in high demand, and are constrained THROUGH the end of the next quarter as Apple cannot get enough Superdrives to produce the units. None are in distribution and they are not available through Apple Direct at this time.
If you know of anybody looking for one of these speed demons, let 'em know Capitol Mac's got 'em!
Thanks!
Scott Grenz General Manager
Capitol Mac
www.capitolmac.com
804/358.3100"

They had 12 systems as of 11 AM on 4/11/2001.

• PowerLogix BlueChip PB G3/466 in PB G3 wallstreet2 (rated 10)
• PowerLogix BlueChip PB G3/466 in PB G3 wallstreet1 (rated 9)
• PowerLogix G3/233 in 9500/132 (rated 10)
• PowerLogix G3/233 in PowerCenter 150 (rated 10)
• Sonnet G3/375 in 7500/100 (rated 10)
• Extreme Systems 32MHz 030 upgrade to LC II (rated 10)
  (listed under "other brands" and "other mac models" categories)

You can find these 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.)

Software Updates:

• KB Shutdown 1.1.1
• HDT 4.5
• Prowler 2.1
• Adobe SVG viewer 2.0
• iMic Firmware Update
• Powerlogix Switch Demo Program (shows how to set switches on PL cpu cards)

Apple TIL Updates:
(FYI: The day before OS X was released there were 70+ OS X TILs noted here - see the 3/23/2001 TILs list)

OS X TILs
• Using the Keyboard Control Panel in Classic
• About Trash, Deleting Locked Files
  
  Other TILs
• QuickTime 5: Enabling Pro Features
• Macintosh: How to Make a Color Startup Screen
• iTools: Proper Access is Required to Send Email Through Mac.com
• Mac OS: Sound Preference Settings and Macintosh Manager Interaction
• PowerBook and iBook: Resetting Power Manager
• iTools: Damaged Message Can Cause Email Not to Be Received From Mac.com
• Mac OS: Apple CD Audio Player and CD Control Installation

Mac News: (Note: Rehashing of pres s releases, repeated news, etc. not listed)


• Torvalds claims he was misquoted about Mac OS X (itworld)
• The Sweetest Gumdrop in Town (businessweek)
• Apple takes hit with Buzzle debt debacle (smh)
• Mac OS X: Porting Information (openoffice)
• MacDaddy Special: Buy one Rewind, GIVE one FREE! (poweron software)
• Security flaw found in Alcatel DSL modem (cnet)
• Seybold: Wacom updates OS X driver status, more (maccentral)
• Apple Computer Incorporated Earnings (Q2) Conference Call (yahoo)
• PowerSchool Wins Education Awards; Two Magazines Select PowerSchool as Exemplary Product for K-12 Education (busineswire)
• Can You Kiss 3G Goodbye -- and Still Make a Buck? (the street)
• Connectix® Announces a Technology Preview of Connectix Virtual PC for Windows® [demo version of VPC, PR dated 4/9] (connectix)