" Hi, Mike.
A few weeks back when Apple released the AppleWorks 6.2.2 update, they put in their fine print that it would work for the North American edition only. A lot of people who had international versions didn't get to read this fine print and downloaded the update only to find out that the update was rejected when it didn't match with the region.
Here is the INITIAL link to the AppleWorks Update:
http://www.apple.com/appleworks/update/
(Note in the "Before You Download" section that it requires "Any North American Engllish Version"). Even the Apple Europe site pointed to this link for a time which obviously rendered useless to them. They eventually removed the link and pointed to the old 6.1.2 Update instead. A lot of gripe regarding this issue can be found in the Apple Discussion Forum of AppleWorks, MacCentral Forum, and Macnn Forums.

The new AppleWorks Update can be found here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120090
(Note that the release date for all other versions of the software is 2001-12-17).

Hope this helps the other readers who are still trying to download the North American version when they have an international copy.
Regards,
Raymond"

" I have downloaded Oni for Os X. As for it being an update, I thought it was the first official release of it, but I may be wrong. The core functionality seems to work great, but some localization issues make it barely usable (at least maybe without manual tweakings) on my french system with AZERTY keyboard.
RÈmi"

Back on Oct. 29th, I noted there was a Oni for X patch at omnigroup (but you had go to a special page, enter a code, etc. to download it) I assume this release is later than that one but I don't remember that version number.

"Your reader's noted that the new version of Oni is hard to get too, well I got it and put it on my iDisk (username: quarem),
please post this so people have a mirror to access."

" Star Trek: Voyager-Elite Force 1.2 Patch
We've had quite a few folks wondering when the STV-EF 1.2 patch would be released. Brad Oliver, of Westlake Interactive, has been working on this and we are expecting to release this later this week, just in time for Christmas.

For those playing Elite Force for the Mac, full version 1.1, This patch has two major components. In single player, it adds the Jeri Ryan voice pack. This will update the original game to use dialogue for Seven of Nine performed by Jeri Ryan, who plays the character on the show.

In multiplayer, this updates the Holomatch engine to version 1.2. This will allow players who do not install the Expansion Pack to compete against players with the Expansion Pack for Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag games. A number of new multiplayer skins are included as well, including Borgified Captain Janeway.

The Readme file included with the download will include more detailed information.

Be sure to check back with our web site on Friday to get the download!"

No One Lives Forever was one of the most highly rated games for the PC in 2000. See this Gamespot page for links to their review (rated 9.3 out of 10), screenshots and a strategy guide for the game.

Reported Working:
• eFilm USB Compact Flash Reader-Writer that's included in the Nikon Coolpack II Accessory kit (eFilm PN# DDReader-2)
• Smart media USB device branded 'Buffalo' (no model details)
• Datawise USB CF reader (the owner said it is a SCM Microsystems based product)

Readers That Didn't Work
• SIIG Smartmedia US2216
• IBM CF reader (actually made by Apricorn the owner said)
• SmartMedia reader ( Shuttle Technology per ASP) that came with an Olympus D360
• Lexar USB Trimedia reader model GS-UFD-20SA-TP
• Lexar Jumpshot USB compactflash reader
• SanDisk SDDR-05 and SDDR-09
  (Apple notes only the SanDisk SDDR-31 model is supported in OS X 10.1 per this TIL on camera/reader compatibility, but one reader noted the SDDR-05 worked if there was a card inserted before the system was booted.)

If any other readers try the drivers with their unsupported USB CompactFlash or Smartmedia readers (using the appropriate ZIO driver for the card type), let me know.

One ZIO! CF reader owner noted that it caused a kernel panic if plugged into the keyboard USB port of a DP800 system (w/OS X 10.1.1), but not when plugged directly into the PB G4's USB ports.

(I've added the ZIO drivers info to the FAQ's OS X section which also has a link/note on what Digital Cameras and card readers are supported by the standard install of OS X 10.1.)

" Mike,
I have found a way to mount a cpu fan or a better cpu fan in 601 and 603 based macs. there is a heatsink/fan known as the thermaltake blue orb. it is intended for use by wintel hobbyists who overclock their videocards however it is also the perfect size for mounting on 601 and 603 processors in place of the reasonably pathetic heatsinks apple used in these systems. this is a $12 fan that only requires a simple modification. I have been using one for months and it has been a real improvement over the useless fan apple provided.
would you be interested in detailed instructions with pictures of the required modifications for your website?
Trevor "

I've written Trevor to say I'd be glad to post an article on this.

" The new IE5.1 upgrade is on fire on my OS9.1 box! Everything "seems" very much faster, from HTML table rendering to page displays to refreshes (even a Page Down is faster) Just thought I'd let you know..
-Pat "

" Mike- Just taking a peek at the 5.1 Explorer, I noticed some changes (mainly cosmetic?) in the preference panel. There are now interface options, similar to OS X which allow for new browser windows to be opened by other apps trying to launch a webpage or for the current default setting of the icon button bar to be preserved for newly created windows (if shrunk, they will remain so in the new window). Also noticed an option for translucent contextual menus (kinda hokey, but how'd they do that?) New splash screen, also. Great site, love it (and appreciate the long hours you put into it). Merry Christmas.
soli deo gloria,
Jeremy "

" Mike, If you haven't changed your home page in IE since installing, you may notice that the livepage.apple.com link now redirects to http://home.netscape.com/oem/apple/index.html instead of http://apple.excite.com/.
Jason"

" Hi, thought you might enjoy a Mac modification I applied to a Mac G4 called "Project: BlueIce G4." Basically I took a G4 cut some window holes in the chassis, made the case covers transparent and installed some case lighting. The result is the "BlueIce G4."
You can view the complete mod report along with pics at:
http://www.kentsalas.com/blueiceG4/
Hope you enjoy it, and keep up the great Mac coverage,
Kent Salas "

IDE CDRW Drive Reports
• Lite-On LTR-16102C (16x10x40) in B&W G3 (OS 9.1)
• Sony CRX1611 (16x/10x/40x) in Beige G3 (OS 9.1)
  (problems even in Toast noted [interface unstable])
• Teac CD-W58E 8x8x32 in Beige G3 (OS 9.1)
  
  Firewire CDRW Reports
• Lacie 24x10x40 CDBP241040A used w/PB G3 wallstreet2 (OS X)
• Que 24x10x40 used w/PowerBook G4 (OS 9.2)
  (noted not a Sanyo mechanism)
• Ricoh IDE MP7200A 20x10x40x in FW case used w/PowerCenter (OS 9.1)
• Yamaha 16x10x40 (in OWC FW case) used w/PowerBook G3 2000 (OS 9.2)
  
  SCSI CDRW Reports
• Yamaha 2100S 16x/10x/40x ext. used w/8500 (OS 9)
  
  USB CDRW Reports
• Imation 4x4x6 used w/iMac Slot Loading (OS 9)
  (updated report)
  
  IDE Hard Drive Reports
• IBM Travelstar 10GB in PowerBook G3 wallstreet2 (OS 9.1)
  (used PB G3 Wallstreet HD upgrade guide)
• Seagate ST360021A 40GB in 9600 w/IDE PCI Card (OS 8.6)
  
  Firewire Hard Drive Reports
• IBM 60GXP 60GB (in FW case) used w/PB G3 wallstreet2 (OS X)

You can find full owner reports 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.]

• Other World Computing G4/400 in Beige G3 (rated 10)
• XLR8 G4/466 in Beige G3 (rated 10)
• Beige G3/233 OC report

(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.)

Software Updates:
• Opera5.0 Beta 5
• Sibelius 2
  
  OS X Related Software
• IPNetShareX b2
• AOL v4.5.494
• QuickTime Streaming Server 4 Public Preview 2
• Opera B3

(See below for gaming related software updates/news)

Apple TILs
(OS X Related)
• Start up From CD-ROM to Reformat Any Volume on Startup Device Between Mac OS (HFS) and UNIX (UFS) Disk Formats
• AppleTalk Does Not Work After Being Enabled
• Computer Name Does Not Appear on Network
• "No AppleTalk printers are available" Message

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

• PowerBook G4 Combo Upgrade Program (apple)
• Court order bars Adobe's InDesign sales (cnet)
• Discribe for OS X (charismac)
• Mac page defaults to Netscape, AOL sites (cnet)
• MackHack Call for Speakers (machack)
• Macs influenced 'Lord of the Rings' (zdnet)
• Elsa to release 'workstation class' graphics board for Macintosh (architosh)
• Apple promises a 'revolutionary' new product (cnn)
• Motorola lays off 9,400 more (cnet)
• Universal CD not so universal (macuser uk)

Gaming Related:
• Cro-Mag Rally 2.02 Update (pangesoft)
• Return to Castle Wolfenstein Mac Edition [due in January] (aspyr)
• Playing games with Apple (salon)
• Otto Matic - ASPYR'S FREE SITE LICENSE UPGRADE FOR SCHOOLS (pangeasoft)
• MacPlay's Macworld Plans (IMG)
• Icewind Dale (macplay)
• No One Lives Forever (macplay)
• ONI for OS X patch (see news item farther up)

Misc. Hardware Related:
• USBDrive [another key/stub size USB drive] (usbdrive.com)
• MOTU 896 (motu)
• IEEE's 802.11g WLAN standard seems doomed (zdnet uk)

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