" Hi Mike,
I just want to let you know that I also experienced a broken DVD app on my B&W G3 after upgrading to 10.1.3 and downloading and reinstalling the DVD update(3.0.1) from Apple's site as you suggested did NOT fix it. I also tried the hack from an older post (booting in OS 9 and removing the installation check file) without success.

I just upgraded the B&W with an XLR8 G4 ZIF and a Radeon PCI video card, so I hope that isn't part of the problem.

I'm crossing my fingers wishing one of your readers will come up with a solution.
Thank you.
Tommy "

From these reports I suspect Beige G3 owners (running PCI Rage128 or Radeon cards) would also be affected. If anyone finds a work-around, let me know.

(Update)
A B&W G3 owner with Radeon 7000 also noted 10.1.3 broke the DVD player support he had. Two other B&W G3 owners running Rage128 (OEM/original cards I assume) said the update did not affect the DVD player. One noted a G4 CPU upgrade also, so that is not a factor. If anyone with DVD player problems after the update still as the OEM Rage128 card - try that to see if it helps. (It shouldn't matter, unless the CardID/type is being checked now - which I know sounds paranoid...)
I just got a reply from the first reader to report the B&W G3/DVD player issue - he said he's running the OEM Rage128 card. And one G4/450 owner with OEM Rage128 Pro said the update also broke his DVD player. (Strange...) I've only updated the PB G4 and Cube so far - the DVD player still runs after the update on those machines.

"10.1.3 delivers better application reliability, important security features and additional hardware support

- Expanded support for QPS, EZQuest, LaCie, Yamaha, Sony and MCE Technologies CD burners

- Improved iPhoto and Image Capture support for several digital camera models from Canon, Kodak and Sony

- PowerBook G4 supports DVD Playback on external VGA displays

- PowerBook video mirroring is on by default when connecting to a new display

- iTunes includes improvements to the full screen visualizer

- LDAP and active directory services support login authentication

- OpenSSH version 3.0.2p1

- WebDAV supports digest authentication

- Mail supports SSL encryption"

Here's the reader's email on 10.1.3 breaking his DVD player (v3.01 I assume):

" Mike,
Just installed the 10.1.3 update to my b/w G3 and it broke my DVD ap. Uggg.
Thought I'd let you know in case I'm not the only one.
- Justin B "

I suggested he try reinstalling the v3.01 OS X DVD player. (Linked in this past OS X DVD player/mods article.)

This updater will update Drive 10 to version 1.0.4. You must have version 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3 of Drive 10 installed on your machine in order to apply this updater.
What's New in Version 1.0.4:
• Progress bar status information.
• Improvements to Volume Structure routines.
• Added ability to Rebuild/Repair volumes without System Restart.
• Now compatible with machines released in Winter 2002.
  [I assume they mean Winter 2001, or early 2002-Mike]

Download the update at this Micromat page.

Hi Mike. I added an entry late last night to the CDRW database that lists my new Sony CRX175E2 (24x10x40) IDE drive in a PCI G4 under OS X. This drive is one refresh newer (it looks like) than the CRX175A1. iTunes needed a new hack to write to it and here is the modified file.
Works perfectly with Toast for X, Retrospect for X (the current public beta), iTunes (now), disc burning from the OS X Finder (even before the iTunes hack), and is bootable! A great upgrade drive for $89 after rebate (Office Depot).
-- Joseph S."

I've added this info to the FAQ's CDROM/CDR section also for future reference. (Note - this file replaces the existing (original) file. You may want to boot into OS 9 to search/replace the file for OS X to avoid any permissions issues or having to use the terminal, etc.. Of course like all mod files, it's provided 'as-is' - sometimes even with mod files drives do not burn 100% reliably due to other system/software issues.)

I'm not sure how common these problems are (there are many reports on the Pioneer retail drive in the database), but I just wanted to post a note here on the main news page for those that do not read the listings of database updates in the daily news or search the drive reports database. (Searching by drive brand/type without selecting a mac model is one tip to make sure you see all reports on the drive, not just those in a specific mac model.)

Spider-Man
Version 1.0.1 Update
18 February 2002
Spider-Man 1.0.1 Update addresses several issues in the game. It is recommended for all users. To use this update, you must have previously installed Spider-Man version 1.0.

New in this version:
* Fixed a crash and rendering glitch with the Scorpion in the Character Viewer Gallery.

* The invisibility feature of the Spidey Unlimited costume was not working.

* Added support for 32-bit color (millions of colors). This improves overall texture dithering for machines that have the horsepower. It is a user option selectable under Options/Display Options.

* Added support for Full Screen Anti-Aliasing on ATI video cards. It is a user option selectable under Options/Display Options. If your machine does not support this feature, the option will be disabled. ATI's RADEON 8500 Mac Edition graphics board supports Full Screen Anti-Aliasing for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. To enable Full Screen Anti-Aliasing support in older RADEON Mac Edition models, including the original RADEON and RADEON 7000, a driver update from ATI's website may be required. Visit www.ati.com for the latest driver updates.

* The radio tower on top of building at start of the 2nd level was rendered incorrectly.

CompactFlash Reader
• Firewire Lexar reader used w/G4 AGP (OS X)
  
  DVD-R DVD Recorder Drive Reports
• IDE Pioneer DVR-A03 in Beige G3 (OS 9.2)
  (comments on issues like drive sleep)
  
  Combo DVD+CDRW Drive Reports
• IDE Philips DVDRW208 (20x10x40 + 12x DVD) in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (no iTunes support)
• IDE Toshiba SD-R 1102 (8x8x24 + 8x DVD ROM) in G4/AGP (OS 9.2)
  
  IDE CDRW Drive Reports
• Sony CRX-1611 16x10x40x in B&W G3 (OS X)
  
  Firewire CDRW Drive Reports
• Lacie Pocket CD-RW 16x10x24 used w/PowerBook G3 2000 (OS X)
• Sony CRX 160 12x/8x/32x (in Lacie FW case) used w/B&W G3 (OS X)
  
  USB to SCSI Adapted CDRW Drive Reports
• Yamaha CDR 100 (4x4x) using USB/SCSI adapter used w/iBook 2000 (OS 9.2)
  
  IDE Hard Drive Reports
• Seagate 60GB in B&W G3 using IDE PCI Card (OS 9.2)
• Western Digital WD200BB 20GB in B&W G3 using IDE PCI Card (OS X)
  
  Firewire Hard Drive Reports
• LaCie Cobalt 20 GB used w/B&W G3 (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 B&W G3 (rated 10)
• Other World Computing G4/500 in Beige G3 (rated 10)
• Dual G4 OC report
• G4/AGP OC Report (Quicksilver 933 @1Ghz)
• Beige G3/300 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:

• Joe's Filters for Final Cut Pro
  
  OS X related
• OS X 10.1.3 available via Software Updates (*Note - see the main news page for some problem reports on the DVD player. One reader also noted the ZIO! drivers released today that worked in OS X 10.1.2 no longer worked after the 10.1.3 update, although later another ZIO! owner said they still worked. Go figure...)
• XMonitor 1.3
• Microtech ZiO! CompactFlash 1.09
• Microtech CameraMate & SnapSHOT/Zio SmartMedia 1.03
• After Effects 5.5 Adobe Motion Exchange
• Drive 10 1.0.4

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

• Laptop use judged a success in SAD 4 (bangornews)
• Review: Apple Power Macintosh G4 Dual 1GHz (techtv)
• Mac voyeurs: All talk, no action (zdnet)
• Is Your PowerBook or iBook Insured? (macopinion)
• InDesign 2.0 rebate offer for QuarkXPress owners (adobe)
• Adobe Unveils Ad Campaign in First Phase of New Branding Initiative; Goodby, Silverstein Ads Introduce New Tagline, Launch Targeted New York Campaign (businesswire)
• AOL UK for X stuck in limbo (macworld uk)
• Editing your first digital video on a Mac: step by step (dkmiller)
• The battle of the boxes: the PC vs. the TV (redherring)
• From Rhapsody to Bohemian Rhapsody (macuser uk)
• iMic - USB Audio for Macs (kenstone)

Misc. Hardware Related:
• Western Digital Announces 120 GB External FireWire Hard Drive For Macintosh and PC Computers (prnewswire)

• 1 year ago today
• 2 years ago today
• 3 years ago today