" Warning:
DVIator, Mac OS 9.2.1, G4 Built-in DVI video and 17" ADC Display.

Users with a 17" ADC flat panel display who use DVIator with the built-in DVI video on a Power Mac G4 should not install the new Mac OS 9.2.1 update for now! The updated video drivers in 9.2.1 can render the 17" LCD unusable in this configuration.

Only users with exactly the above combination of hardware including the 17" flat panel display are affected. Dr. Bott is working with Apple on a final solution.

Work-around:
Users with a 17" ADC flat panel display who need to install the Mac OS 9.2.1 update should follow the guide lines detailed here:
http://www.drbott.com/prod/dviatorfaq.html#Anchor-Important-49575

They will find an easy procedure that will permit immediate installation and use of Mac OS 9.2.1 despite the above issues.

Clarification:
This issue does not exist under Mac OS 9.1 or Mac OS X for the 17" monitor.
Users with a third party DVI card (such as ATI's Radeon) or running a second display should not experience these problems. Users with a 15" or 22" ADC display can install Mac OS 9.2.1 normally.

Only the specific combination of DVIator, Mac OS 9.2.1, the built-in DVI video card and 17" ADC Display can trigger problems. It is possible that the screen stays black after installing the update and you will need a Mac OS 9.1 CD or a second monitor to revive your system.

More information about DVIator can be found at:
http://www.DVIator.com/
Eric Prentice, CEO
Dr. Bott LLC
503-452-8101
ericp@drbott.com
www.drbott.com"

" Mike,
I have a Blue & White G3 and you might remember some issues a couple months ago with the DiscBurner update that slowed those G3s down either when waiting for a CD to spin up or when after waking up from sleep. Going back to version 1.4.4 of the CD/DVD extension fixed the problem.
That is still the case in 9.2.1. Whenever I put the system to sleep and then wake it up, window draws are slow as are most commands. These symptoms also occur when waiting for a CD (that's spun down) to spin back up.

The installed extension version is 1.4.7. 1.4.5 also exhibits the same problems. Reverting to 1.4.4 fixed the problems for me.
Just thought you'd like to know, Bernie"

I think this issue was noted here previously (perhaps also in some Drive Database reports).

" Hi Mike,
After installing MacOs 9.2.1 today I discovered that Netbarrier (latest version 2.03 control panel) is not compatitibale with Apple's latest OS software. It took me about 2 hours to nail down this culprit which causes a freeze at the end of the the startup process . Hopefully this will be of some help to your readers.
Regards
Ton
Think Visual
Communication & Design"

Note: Two readers using Netbarrier v1.6 noted no problems with OS 9.2.1.

" Mike,
Downloaded the Logitech 4.01 update for my Mouse Man Cordless Optical Mouse and it crashes into Microsoft Office Manager for Office 2001. I have a copy of v3.5 and it works fine. Just a note to readers. Installed on a G4 Cube 450 with 512 MB RAM.
William "

The 4.0 release had lots of problem reports but this is the first one I've had on yesterday's 4.01 released version.

" I've noted some interesting differences with the ATI drivers in the new 9.2.1 update from Apple. Previously, I had updated my ATI drivers from the iBook drivers and 9.2 drivers posted on this site by others. [Note - they were not posted here, but someone posted links to them at other sites-Mike] My system is a DP 500 with OEM AGP Radeon. My drivers reflect that configuration.

Old (9.1 + upgraded drivers)
ATI 3D Accelerator v 5.0.4 created Jul 27, 2001 ATI Driver Update v 1.9 created May 10, 2001 ATI Graphics Accelerator v 5.4.4 created Jul 27, 2001 ATI Radeon 3D Accelerator v 6.2.7 created Aug 1, 2001 ATI Resource Manager v 2.9.6 created Jul 27, 2001 ATI Video Accelerator v 4.8.2 created Jul 27, 2001

New (9.2.1)
ATI 3D Accelerator v 5.0.4 created Mar 28, 2001 ATI Driver Update v 1.9.5 created May 10, 2001 ATI Graphics Accelerator v 5.4.3 created Jul 27, 2001 ATI Radeon 3D Accelerator v 6.2.6 created Aug 1, 2001 ATI Resource Manager v 2.9.5 created Jul 27, 2001 ATI Video Accelerator v 4.8.2 created Jun 21, 2001

The new 3D Accelerator while the same version number, has an earlier creation date of Mar 28.

The Driver Update is newer.
The Graphics Accelerator is an older version.
The Radeon 3D Accelerator is an older version.
The Resource Manager is an older version.

The Video Accelerator while the same version number, has an earlier creation date of Jun 23.

I just thought it was interesting that I had 5 of the 6 applicable extensions on my machine that were newer then todays 9.2.1 update. Thought I'd pass this along. Anyone from ATI care to comment?
jmac"

(ATI commented "...Don't trust leaked builds as what's "final". Sometimes certain fixes are disabled temporarily for various reasons during internal builds.")

The warbirds III beta ATI driver download may have even later versions (or different ones at least). The link to those driver versions is
ftp://lists.ient.com/pub/WarBirds/WBIII/ATI_July_beta.sit .
(For use with OpenGL 1.2.2 only)

" Aliens versus Predator* Coming to Mac OS X!
MacPlay Responds to Customer Demand.

Dallas, Texas - August 22, 2001 - MacPlay, answering the rising demand in Mac gaming, has recently acquired Aliens versus Predator Gold Edition, one of the most frequently requested titles for the platform. The product is scheduled to be available September 21, 2001 on the Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 platforms.

Based on the popular and terrifying Fox film sagas, Aliens and Predator, Aliens versus Predator Gold Edition pits three of the deadliest species against each other in a bloodthirsty battle for the ultimate prize of survival. Players take their stand as a Colonial Marine, a Predator, or an Alien as they stalk their way through some of the most chillingly detailed futuristic environments ever seen on a Mac. The game includes the Millennium Expansion Pack, an enhanced version of the original game that contains new levels and weapons.

The highly acclaimed game garnered ratings of 9 out of 10 from Happy Puppy and Sharky Extreme, as well as 4 out of 5 from Thresh's Firing Squad and Computer Games Online. The game even prompted GamerZone.com to say "Do not play this game at night... unless you wanna have nightmares."

"We listened to the Macintosh gaming community when we pursued the rights to Aliens versus Predator," said Mark Cottam, President of MacPlay. "We're excited to partner with Fox Interactive to bring the best in computer gaming to the Macintosh and are fully committed to our loyal customer base."

MacPlay is also offering visitors to their website (www.macplay.com) an opportunity to take advantage of MacPlay's worldwide preorder special. The offer allows customers within the U.S. who preorder Aliens versus Predator Gold Edition, at the introductory price of $24.99, to receive free shipping and handling, while a minimal charge of $15 will be applied to all international customers.

Aliens versus Predator Gold Edition

Features
* 3 different species: Each with different strengths, weapons, physical abilities and objectives
* Over 40 different levels in environments including Spaceships, Alien Temples and Underground Caverns
* Deformable Environments
* 10 Multiplayer Modes
* Particle and Dynamic Systems
* Hyper Advanced Artificial Intelligence
* Total freedom of movement
* Dynamic lighting

MacPlay, the brand that defined the modern Macintosh gaming experience, is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Developers, LLC. The company is a publisher of award-winning entertainment software for Apple's next-generation operating system, Mac OS X, as well as the classic Mac OS. More information about MacPlay is available at www.macplay.com "

Firewire CDRW Reports:
• Teac (Formac case) 16/10/40 (Apple G4 dual CPU owner)
  
  IDE CDRW Reports
• HP 9150i in B&W G3
• Lite-On LTR-1610B 16/10/40 in B&W G3
  (filed under "other brands" - problems noted)
• TDK VeloCD 16/10/40 in Beige G3
• Teac CD-W512E 12/10/32 in Beige G3
  
  IDE Hard Drive Reports:
• Maxtor 30GB in Beige G3
  
  SCSI Hard Drive Reports:
• Seagate 36XL 9GB in B&W G3 (rev 1)

You can find full owner reports by searching the database by drive/brand/interface/mac models (the latest reports are shown first in searches).
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.]

• Powerlogix G4/450 in Beige G3 (rated 8)
• Powerlogix G3/350 in 7600/120 (rated 9)
• Powerlogix G3/300 in 7600/132 (rated 10)
• Powerlogix Bluechip G3/466 in PowerBook G3 Wallstreet2 (rated 8)
• Sonnet G4/400 in Beige G3 (rated 9)
• Sonnet G3/400 in 6500/250 (rated 10)
• XLR8 CarrierZIF with 400Mhz CPU (didn't note g3 or g4 or brand of ZIF) in 8500/120 (rated 10)

(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.)

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• 2 years ago today
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Software Updates:
• QT Active X plugin for Windows
• ramBunctious 1.6.2
• Aimster for Mac
• Mactella 1.3
• Empty Servers Now
• MacMAME
  
  OS X Software
• L2CacheConfig 3.2 [pre-G3 mac OS X util]
• Mactella 1.2b

Apple TIL Updates: [Kbase links - requires login/cookies]

• Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver): Apple Optical Drives and BURN-Proof Technology
• AppleWorks: "Default location required for this install could not be found" Alert
• Power Mac G4: Removing the Lower Panels
• Power Mac G4: Removing the Front and Rear Supports
• Power Mac G4: Removing the Top Panel
• Power Mac G4: Removing the Top Handles
• Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver): Removing the Fan
• Windows Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2 and 6.0 with QuickTime
• Brief Delay When Desktop First Appears
• Mac OS 9.2.1: System Requirements
• DVD Studio Pro: QuickTime Pro Registration
• Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics): Ethernet and Wireless Networking Specifications
• Language Kit Manuals
• Apple Pro Speakers: Compared to Power Mac G4 Cube Speakers
• Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, and 9.2.1: Hard Disk Space Requirements
  
  OS X Related TILs
• Mail Server Email Addresses Can Use Long Name
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PPP Modem Connections
• Sound Does Not Remain Muted

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

• Apple FireWire Wins 2001 Primetime Emmy Engineering Award (Apple)
• DVIator - 9.2.1 Support (drbott)
• QT and IE 5.5 SP2 and 6.0 For Windows (apple)
• Apple bows to Macworld Reader Poll? (macworld uk)
• AOL CD protest takes off (the register)
• New Napster online by end of 2001 (cnet)
• Quicken 2002 Deluxe for Macintosh Provides Consumers With an Easy and Powerful Way to Manage Their Finances; Newest Version Is Built Natively for Mac OS X (businesswire)
• Buzz Professional 1.0.3 (macworld uk)
• Free Events Only pass available for MWSF 2002 (maccentral)
• iBooks to be part of new elementary school (maccentral)
• An Interview with Jordan Hubbard (working mac)

Gaming Related:
• Modify Diablo II (user page)
• MacPlay notes Aliens vs Predator Gold for Mac OS X/OS 9 Due in Stores Sept- preorder special price in effect.

Misc. Hardware Related:
• Formac DVD-RAM (formac)
• SONICblue Introduces Rio One Digital Audio Player New $99 Portable Brings the Rio Audio Experience to the Entry-Level Market (businesswire)