" Mike -
Looking around the web I noticed people are starting to complain that iPhoto has to be installed on the same disk as OS X and even worse can only store Photo Libraries on the same disk as OS X as well. Here is the fix I used since I have a 20GB partition I use for Video and Photos (need a bigger one - I know) and only 2GB for the OS X partition.

You have to use a Unix symbolic Links to do this - OS X shortcuts do not work.

In terminal:
Type CD and press enter
You are now in your home directory

type ln -s /Volumes/your volume name/your directory/Pictures Pictures

type ln -s /Volumes/your volume name/your directory/Sites Sites

Create a folders called Pictures and Sites in the directory above ...

Now all your Gigabytes of pictures will be stored where you want it and not where Apple wants it.
Dan "

(Update) Another reader replied to the tip above with simplier method.

" Hello Mike,
you have on your website today a workaround on how to put the iPhoto Library on another Volume.
But there is a better way:

Write in Terminal
defaults write com.apple.iPhoto RootDirectory /path/to/desired/location

For example if the Volume that you want to put it on is named "Data"
defaults write com.apple.iPhoto RootDirectory "/Volumes/Data/iPhoto Library"
(you need the quotes if you have a space in the name)
Greetings,
Rainer Ziller "

IDE Matshita UJDA-710 8x/4x/24x + 8x DVD
iBook running OS 9.2
Comments:
" I installed a Matsushita UJDA-710 DVD/CD-RW drive for my friend's iBook SE 466MHz. It was a bit more involved than installing the same drive in my Pismo, but not overly difficult.

First, I made sure that the faceplate would fit (his iBook originally came with a Matsushita DVD-ROM). When that was confirmed, we purchased the drive from eBay. Using the standard Apple drivers, everything just works. One other cool thing is that since his iBook is translucent, the drive activity light shines through the faceplate. He's VERY happy with the mod!
Ed Lai"

I asked Ed if he took any photos of the install for posting an article here as a follow-up to the one on installing this drive in a PB G3.

The long-awaited release of an OS X 10.1.x compatible drivers for HP's 950 Printer/Fax/Scanner/card reader All-in-One is available now at this HP Support page. (22MB download, english version. There may be other languages available by searching their support pages.)

" Not sure if it was officially announced but it can be downloaded here:
ftp://ftp.aspyr.com/pub/Elite_Force_1.2_Update.sit.bin
There are only 10 download slots but once I got it downloaded it is running fine in OS X ....
Dan "

The 1.2 update is 13.8MB.

" Hi Mike-
Wish you were here at the show. While we're wondering when the other shoe will drop on the faster G4 towers still, we're having a great time and an awesome showing of support from your loyal readers. Countless times we've been asked where the XLR8YourMac readers are meeting at- and it just so happens we have an empty booth right across from our own here at the show and it's a perfect meeting place for the readers. (Yes, there were a LOT of readers there! Tell them to appear at a certain time and I'll take a picture of them!)

Since everybody seems to be meeting here, we've got a special "thank you" for the readers;
If you mention XLR8YourMac at the booth and purchase any G3 or G4 accelerator card available for delivery at the show, we'll take $10 off that card!

Check out the show specials at http://eshop.macsales.com/macworld.html.
Sincerely,
Jamie Dresser
OWC "

If you're at the Expo stop by their booth #2433/2435.

" Macworld Expo, San Francisco, January 9th, 2002: XLR8, the leading manufacturer of Macintosh multiprocessor upgrades and expansion products, has lowered their pricing on the MACh Speed and MACh Carrier families of G3 and G4 upgrades for the Power Macintosh computers. All XLR8 upgrade cards include XLR8Ăs MACh Speed Control software and offer the industries best compatibility with advanced Mac OS 9 and OS X features such as QuickTime, and Velocity Engine (Altivec ).

The price of the Carrier ZIF family of processor upgrades has also been lowered. The ZIF processor adapter cards allow for owners of 73xx, 75xx, 85xx, 86xx, 95xx, 96xx and Macintosh clones to upgrade to the fastest Motorola G4 7400 ZIF processors available. Reductions are as follows:

Carrier ZIF the original award winning design   previous SRP $109.00, New SRP $79.00
Carrier MPe ( for Mach Velocity upgrades )   previous SRP $119.00, New SRP $99.00
Carrier SSE ( for 6 PCI slot machines )   previous SRP $139.00, New SRP $119.00

śThe significant price reductions that XLR8 is offering itĂs customers are for G3 and G4 upgrades. This combined with our exclusive TradeIn/TradeUp program makes upgrading an older Macintosh a smart choice when compared to the high cost of a new system. When you can now upgrade from a PowerPC 604 or G3 to G4 performance for as little as $299, it just makes sense compared to buying another system”, stated Jack Kolk President of XLR8, Inc.

XLR8 products are available at MacWorld in the Other World Computing booth number 2433. For additional information and a complete listing of XLR8 products visit www.xlr8.com or contact your nearest Apple experts. "

Combo DVD/CDR Drive Reports
• IDE Matshita UJDA-710 8x/4x/24x + 8x DVD in iBook (OS 9.2)
  
  DVD-RAM Drive Reports
• IDE Matshita LF-D211A in Dual G4 (OS X)
  
  IDE CDRW Drive Reports
• Lite-On LTR-24402B 24x10x40x in G4/AGP (OS X)
• Lite-On LTR-24102B 24x10x40 in Beige G3 (OS 8.6)
• Sony CRX1611 (MMC3): 16x10x40 in G4 no AGP [yikes] (OS X)
  
  Firewire CDRW Drive Reports
• Plextor (Madlogic case) 12/10/32A used w/G4 AGP (OS X)
  
  Firewire Hard Drive Reports
• Lacie Pocket Drive 20GB used w/PowerBook G3 2000 (OS X)
  
  IDEHard Drive Reports
• IBM Travelstar 48GB in PowerBook G3 2000 (OS X)
  (used Illustrated HD upgrade guide)
• Maxtor D740X-6L 40GB in 7300 w/IDE PCI Card (OS 9.1)
  (problems noted with Acard ATA/100+ card/drive in his 7300 )
• Maxtor Diamondmax+ 60GB in Beige G3 (OS X)
  (used CDrom cable tip first noted in my 1998 Beige G3 Illustrated HD upgrade guide)
• Western Digital Protege 40GB in 54/64/6500 (OS 8.1)
  (didn't note specific mac model)

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.]

• Apple G4/533 (Digital Audio module - modified) in G4/AGP (Gigabit Enet)
• Powerlogix G4/450 in Beige G3 (rated 7)
• G4 Cube 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:
• Star Trek Elite Force 1.2 Update (adds OS X compat. also)
• Opera 5.0
• Live Channel
• Axel 1.5
• Quicksilver G4 CDRW Firmware Update (commented on in last night's news)
  
  OS X Specific Software
• Crescendo/MAXpowr CPU Upgrades OS X Software (PCI macs)
• HP 950 (900 series) All-in-One OS X 10.1 drivers (v4.0.3) [Still some quirks seen with my 950. 2nd remove/reinstall seems to have helped some, but still seeing problems with some photo print options (2 per page option for instance) via Appleworks 6.2.2.]
• OmniGraffle PlugIns
• HELIOS PDF Handshake
• Synchronize! Pro X
• iTunes Clock
• ShuttlePro Macintosh Software

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

• Bud Tribble Joins Apple as Vice President of Software Technology (apple)
  [Tribble was one of the original Mac team]
• Add-on makers looking for piece of iPie (cnet)
• Taiwan's Quanta rises on Apple order report (yahoo)
• Apple's Jobs: No merging Macs with TVs (CNN)
• Apple Delivers Record-Breaking Webcast of Macworld Keynote (yahoo)
• Maine Students Hit the IBooks (wired)
• Gracenote and Roxio Sign Multi-year License, Settle Litigation (roxio)
• Opera 5.0 for Mac Final Released (opera)
• Mac Addicts Slam Dvorak (SiliconSpin)
• iMac, Take Two (macworld)
• Channel Storm Announces Live Channel 1.3, Advances Towards an OS-X Version (channelstorm)
• OpenLink Software Unleashes New High Performance Data Access Drivers For Mac OS X (openlinkSW)

Gaming Related:
• Star Trek Elite Force 1.2 Update (adds OS X compat. also)
• Black & White for Mac (feral)
• MWSF: Feral Black & White Out; Worms Blast (IMG)

Misc. Hardware Related:
• 32x10x40x U&I CD-RW [32x speed model added] (lacie)
• Kona [Uncompressed video cards/quicktime drivers] (blackmagic design)

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