" This software update provides improved AirPort wireless networking software, and is recommended for all users with an AirPort Extreme and AirPort enabled computer or an AirPort Extreme base station.

New AirPort Extreme Features

Improved antenna output control.

Enhanced logging from your base station which is compatible with syslog.

Performance improvements for WPA security implementations. "

I didn't revert back to Airport v3.3.1 like some readers did, so I'm applying this now. If any other readers try this update let me know if it solves any problems you had with v3.4. (Not everyone had a problem with 3.4, but more than a few did.)

Update: After applying 3.4.1 on the PowerBook G4 and G5 DP systems and rebooting - the problem I had with reconnecting after waking from sleep (100% of the time on the G5) doesn't seem fixed. (I somehow managed to fix the problem on the PB G4, but not on the G5. I'll keep trying...)
Sometimes I've seen no video on the G5 after waking from sleep (which eventually kicks the fans on full speed since no fan control is running). This happened only once before but I've seen it twice now on the G5 with 3.4.1 (out of about 5 wake from sleep tests after 5-10 min. of sleep time.) Holding the power button in until the system shuts off, then restarting and trying again usually is ok (wakes from sleep but no reconnect to the airport network). As with 3.4.0, I've tried about everything on the G5 to no avail (repairing permissions, clearing caches, toggling settings, etc.)
Although one reader said 3.4.1 improved Signal strength, it's about the same here with 3.4.1 as with 3.4.0 (appx 73% per AP Grapher with PB G4 appx 7ft from the AE base; appx 63% on the G5 which is about 17ft from the base in another room separated by 2 plaster walls). I had much lower signal strength originally with 3.4, but changing from channel 10 or Channel 1 (auto) to Channel 11 boosted signal strength 20% here on the PB G4 which is very close to the base.

• 17-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note
• 15-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note
• 12-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note
• iBook G4 Developer Note
• eMac Developer Note

I was surprised to see the eMac Dev. Doc memory section note that 512MB is the largest dimm size supported. (If any new DDR based eMac owner gets one and tries a 1GB PC2700 dimm, let me know.)
Update: See Thursday's news page for a new eMac owner report saying he's using two 1GB Transintl dimms OK (recognized as 2GB total RAM).

" ... be aware that we are working on updating the EyeTV software to rectify issues, mostly in the area of connectivity. Kernel panics could be due to bad hardware; and we can exchange for a new unit if you still have it. (some previous reports on the EyeTV feedback pagenoted a possible heat issue with a specific production build.) General issues will be addressed by EyeTV 1.3.6, coming in a few weeks. EyeTV 1.3.5 is available from our website for download, and you can also try a beta version of 1.3.6, to see if it makes any difference.
http://www.elgato.com/support/eyetv136b4.zip
This is far from the final 1.3.6 version, which will take care of more bugs. If you find the time, please test this beta, to see if there is any improvement. Specifically, look for no more crashes while editing, and perhaps improved connectivity.

1. Unplug EyeTV hardware from Mac.
2. Unplug all other FireWire devices.
3. Launch this version 1.3.6b4.
4. Plug in the EyeTV hardware.
5. Click OK when asked to update.
6. When next dialog comes, unplug EyeTV.
7. Click OK in the EyeTV software.
8. Quit EyeTV.
9. Relaunch EyeTV.
10. Plug back in EyeTV.

Look for the final 1.3.6 release in a week or two.
If you are still using EyeTV 200, let me know if this makes any difference. (use their online support form as I do not have an email address for Nick.)
Nick Freeman Elgato Systems Customer Support "

" http://x-plane.com/SpaceCombat.html
Space Combat 1.40 is Here for Mac OS and Windows
Space Combat is a free spaceship simulator by Austin Meyer, author of X-Plane (www.X-Plane.com)
Space Combat is free for no particular reason. Just download it and fly it for fun... it handles like a real space-ship. "

This release works round a reported problem with the recent McAfee Virex 7.5 beta which could cause DragThing not to quit properly on shutdown, restart or logout.
It also adds new features including enhanced contextual menus and AppleScript support, greatly improves saving and loading of docks and other files, and is a lot faster to start up than 5.1.
A full list of all changes can be found here: http://www.dragthing.com/english/history.html"

Also over the weekend I received an email about an update to RsyncX

" RsyncX v2.1 is a comprehensive file management suite. It allows users to easily manage files between machines. Version 2.1 features enhanced error reporting, update and two-way sync options, new script generators, several new assistants, and enhanced chflags support. RsyncXCD has been updated as well. "

• Xserve G5: Adding a video card
• iPhoto 4: Improves quality of photo reduction for .Mac homepage
• You hear "breaking glass" or "musical beeps" when you turn on your Mac
• Mac OS X 10.3: How to search the System Directory with Find
• Mac OS X 10.3: Disk Utility shows a "No Valid Packages" alert
• Changing cluster user passwords for Qmaster
• Mac OS X 10.2: How to install additional printer drivers from Restore CDs

• Powerlogix Bluechip G4/500 in (pismo) PowerBook G3 2000 (rated 8)
• Sonnet G4 1GHz in Beige g3 (rated 3)
  (problems noted)
• Sonnet G4/1.2GHz in G4 Cube (rated 10)
• Sonnet G4/1.4GHz in (QS 2001) G4/AGP (rated 10)
• XLR8 G3/400 in Beige G3 (rated 9)
  
  (My reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades w/apps/game tests, install info, etc. are linked on the CPU upgrades page. OC/CPU module articles are on the Systems page.)

(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.)

DVD-ROM Drives:
• IDE NEC 5700A (12x/40x) in B&W G3 (OS X 10.3)
  (noted not bootable from CD)
  
  DVD-R Drives:
• IDE Pioneer DVR-104 in eMac (OS X 10.3)
• IDE Toshiba SD-R5112 in B&W G3 (OS X)
  
  DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• Firewire (cased) LDW-851S used w/G4 Cube (OS X 10.3)
  (using Patchburn II for Panther burn support. Said iDVD external burner trick did not work with this drive. It did with my FW cased PX-708A plextor drive.)
• Firewire (cased) Pioneer DVR-107D used w/iMac slot-loading (OS X 10.3)
  (noted he got one of the rare "DVD RW" ID drives, so he had to use Patchburn II for Panther burn support.)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-107D in Dual G4 (OS X 10.3)
• IDE Toshiba SD-R5272 in Dual G4 (OS X 10.3)
  (using Patchburn II for Panther burn support.)
  (Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MiniTower and B&W G3 Macs)
  
  Hard Drives:
• IDE Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 40GB in Beige G3 (OS X)
  (Beige G3 MT illustrated HD upgrade guide here)

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.)