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Top stories of Dec. 19th, 2000: |
| Get 3dfx Voodoo4/5 Driver v1.1.3beta Drivers |
[Update - the 1.1.3beta drivers are available here (link may not be good forever)] A reader sent an email (and forums post here) on how to get the driver update :
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MIKE-
www.3dfxgamers.com/boards.asp?BOID=12&sortby=lastpost&start=1
Unsupported version of MacVoodoo 1.1.3b drivers in the "Gimme your
email" thread. [NOTE: This thread has now been removed from their forums as of 12/20/2000 You have to post a reply to that message with your email address included-Mike]
I did it, they sent me email (AppleVoodoo), I downloaded the drivers,
they seem to work. I am about to download it for my V5.
Note in another thread that Ray says they aren't the 'final' version,
but at this point I'll take whatever i can get and look forward to
the final version.
Ashby
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If this fixes problems or boosts performance for you, let me know.
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| How to Run Quake3 Team Arena (Full Version) on a Mac: |
If you own the retail (PC) Quake3 Team Arena CD, dragging the MissionPak folder (in the setup folder) on the CD to the 1.27 updated Quake3 Folder will allow running the game. Run the 1.27 MacQuake3debug app and then select Mods - the MissionPak should appear as an option. Once the Team Arena screen appears, select Options, then enter the CD Key (on the CD case).
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| Mac Quake3 1.27 Beta is Released! |
Eli Block sent a note that the eagerly awaited Mac Quake3 update is available now. (For the latest version check ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/quake3/mac/.)
For those wanting to compare Demo FPS scores (please run a demo _before_ the update, then after and let me know what improvement you see)
here's a comment from the readme file:
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Known Issues (1.27 beta)
- Launching demos from the user interface does not work. To play a demo back, go to the console and type "demo demofilename" without the quotes. This is a bug that cropped up when we changed the extension for demos so they include the protocol number so demos show up properly in menus. This will be addressed in a later patch. "
Please post your Q3 FPS scores in the Mac Game/FPS database entry page.
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| Under $30 PCI Firewire Card: |
In response to the post in yesterday's news on $49.xx PCI Firewire cards, Joe Stribling
sent word he's using a $29.xx Aten Technologies Phoenix DMA 3-Port FireWire PCI Card fine in his Beige G3. He said he bought the card at his local Microcenter and said it worked well in iMovie 2. (He noted having to delete iMovie 1 and its prefs file to use iMovie 2. On my G4, I have both iMovie 1 and 2 installed and can run either.)
[Note: some retail stores may have $29.xx PCI FW cards also - I've seen similar prices on
Dlink, etc. FW cards in some chain stores.]
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| Feedback on Apple CPU Plugins v2.7 Update for Dual G4 Systems: |
Several readers sent comments on the CPU Plugins v2.7 update for Dual G4 systems noted in yesterday's news. (Available via OS 9's Software Updates control panel.) The update reportedly fixes the sleep/freeze issue some reported with Dual G4 systems. (One reader said v2.5 didn't have this issue, only v2.6). If your Dual G4 does not show the Plugins update using the Software Updates control panel (two reports of this so far), I've listed the URL for the download page at Apple on the CPU Plugins Comments page.
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| Drive Compatibility Database Updates: |
| The Drive Compatibility searchable database had 10 new entries posted this morning (current total 2,220). Entries from after midnight are added the following day. Note: I've added "Firewire to SCSI Adapter" as an interface type. I welcome reports on drives used with adapters. (Please note the adapter brand/model and if the drive was bootable in your comments.)
CDROM Drives:
- SCSI Plextor UltraPlex 40X in 7x00
(notes track buttons don't work in Apple CD player
with Intech 5.6 drivers)
CDRW Drives:
- USB Lacie K525 (4804TE) w/iMac
- Firewire Que 12/10/32 w/G4 AGP
(notes problems with audio CD writing in Jam 2.6.0)
- Firewire Sony CRX1600L External (12x8x32x) w/G4 AGP
- SCSI Yamaha CRW8824sz in Powerwave
(not bootable)
Hard Drives:
- IDE IBM Travelstar 10GB in PB G3 Wallstreet 2
(noted waking from sleep problems after closing lid)
- IDE IBM 75GXP 45GB in G4 Dual
- IDE Maxtor 30GB in Beige G3
- SCSI Seagate 4GB in Beige G3
- SCSI Fujitsu 4.5GB in Beige G3
You can find these full reports by searching the database with the drive/brand/mac models listed above selected (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.
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| Rate Your CPU Upgrade Database Updates: |
| The Rate Your CPU Upgrade database has been updated with 3 new reports (total to date: 4,955). [Entries from after midnight will be added the following day.]
- Newer Tech G3/300 in Apple Workgroup Server 9150/80 (rated 9)
- "Storm" G3/400 in 9500/120 (rated 10)
(filed under "other brands")
- Apple Beige G3/266 (desktop) OC report
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)
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