" About this update
Safari version 1.3.2 for Mac OS X Panther improves website compatibility, application stability and support for 3rd party web applications.

Please note Safari 1.3.2 installer requires the user to have Safari 1.3.1 in order to install.

Safari 1.3.1 is available at: Safari 1.3.1."

" Hi Mike,
I make scenery for X-Plane and use AC3D (3D app) to make objects for the scenery.
Our X-Plane scenery members discovered that after updating to QT 7.0.4 importing objects from custom scenery in X-Plane crashed AC3D.
Reverting to QT 7.0.1 fixed the problem immediately.
This Quicktime 7.0.4 update may be affecting other applications too.
Michael
Japan "

I don't use that app but asked if he'd written the author about the problem (he said yes). Also asked if it ran ok with the QT 7.0.3 update from last Oct. - I assume he had applied that update originally but he said "I don't recall updating (to) either QT 7.0.2 or 7.0.3 but I haven't had any problems with AC3D til QT 7.0.4". I asked he check his previously installed updates list in Software Update to verify.
(FYI - Apple now has a QuickTime 7.0.1 Reinstaller for QuickTime 7.0.4 that will remove QT 7.0.4 and re-install 7.0.1.)

BTW - I've updated the earlier item on Repair Permissions problems in 10.3.9 after recent QT/iTunes updates with a tip that helped a reader. (The other option someone mentioned was reverting to iTunes 6.0.1.)

" Have had some minor problems after installing latest versions of QuickTime and iTunes last night.
I'm running 10.3.9, and as I always do after installing software, rebooted and ran applejack. Appplejack could not/would not repair permissions (after waiting 20 - 25 minutes), and gave me this message (quoted verbatim):

"***malloc[247] Deallocation of a pointer not malloced: 0x509890; This could be a double free (), or free () called w/ the middle of an allocated block. Try setting environment variable MallocHelp to see tools to help debug."

I ran applejack twice, got same message (on repeat, only change was 'malloc[235]' instead of 'malloc[247]').

I rebooted, ran latest version of Cocktail (3.5.4 I believe). after 30 minutes, it did not repair permissions.

I ran TTP 4.0.5 (extensive suite) and got reports of minor errors on finder info, and repaired that.

Ran Disk Warrior and optimized Directories. All OK.
Ran Disk Util, to verify permissions on boot vol. NO GO. Wouldn't do it. Finally, ran 'repair permissions' and that worked a charm.

This morning, feeling brave, I ran applejack again on boot volume. Same as above. Only this time, Disk Util won't repair permissions (after repairing Finder info in TTP 4.0.5, as I did last night).

Fortunately, I back up daily with Super Duper, and have a clone (only lost a half day's work..... it could have been worse).

I posted all this to the MacGurus site to see if anyone else has had any problems with latest versions of QT and iTunes, and a B&W G3 owner said he'd had similar problems the updates and OS 10.3.9 as well.

I've had a ROCK SOLID system for the past 4-6 months, only to have it called into question by these two updates (as far as I can tell)..... so, a heads up to your readers running 10.3.9 to be careful.
Maybe this is Apple's way of getting us to switch to 10.4?
Steve F. "

I didn't have applejack installed on this 10.3.9 system, but did run DIsk Utility's Repair permissions on a PB G4 w/10.3.9 that had the QT and iTunes updates applied yesterday. The first try at repairing permissions resulted in a problem - dialog popped up saying it had "lost a connection with the Disk Management Tool and cannot continue". I quit DU and tried again - after a minute or so (about 1/4 thru the progress bar) the same thing happened. I then rebooted (no other apps running) and tried again - same error. Even a verify attempt fails. I'll have to find my OS X 10.3.x disc to try repairing the drive after booting from CD. (A reader seeing the same problem said running DU from CD didn't help - still errored out.) Looks like I'll be re-applying the 10.3.9 combo update.

Update - I was surprised to get several mails shortly after posting this from 10.3.9 users that saw the same thing I did. One mentioned removing iTunes 6.0.2 and reinstalling iTunes 6.0.1 fixed it:

" I had this problem too and traced it down to iTunes 6.0.2... when I removed it and re-installed iTunes 6.0.1 everything was fine. Another try at itunes 6.0.2 resulted in the same problem ("lost a connection w/the disk management tool" when trying to repair permissions)
So I again went back to iTunes 6.0.1 and am staying w/it until there's a fix. I'm running a mac os x 10.3.9 on a G4 sawtooth w/a 1.3ghz gigadesign cpu upgrade. "

My system is stock Powerbook G4 17in (older 1.33GHz model). The only non-standard addon I can think of on it is ASM. (Apps switcher menu.)
Another reader said re-installing the 10.3.9 combo update (and security update) helped:

" Posted your news article to a friend that had the same issues updating panther on a 1 yr old 15" PB and she wrote back...
Indeed. Definitely an interesting quirk.
I downloaded the 10.3.9 combo update and security update combo (2005-09) - and re-installed them. Fixed it last night.
-Phil M. "

Here's the links to save readers some time if they want to try that:

• OS X 10.3.9 Combo Updater (Client)
• Security Update 2005-009 (Panther Client)

Note: re-applying the combo update did help some of the others that had this problem.

" I found High Definition Footage in MPEG-1! This means crossplatform and backward compatibility and low CPU load / smooth framerates on slower (G4) computers. The quality and filesize is amazingly good. See for yourself (download it instead of open it in your browser):
digigami.in-long-beach-ca.com/megapeg/HD-MPEG-1-VBR/Trailers/The_Island_Redux/The-Island-720p-mpeg-1.mpg
Which encoders are capable of HD-MPEG1? I only know of Digigami and Cleaner MPEG-Charger.
Greetings, Wolfgang "

" 10.4.4 also breaks latest M-Audio drivers (2.05 dmg) for Audiophile series again
10.4.2, 10.4.3 and 10.4.4 have all broken the drivers. Poor M-Audio. Symptom is endless white noise audio loop from external speakers.
-Robert H "

If anyone spots an update/fix let me know. Not heard from any USB Transit owners that tried 10.4.4 yet.
Update - several M-Audio Revolution card owners said they were still OK in 10.4.4. A 2496 Audiophile card owner said he's not had a problem in 10.4.4 and had a suggestion:

" I have the 2496 Audiophile card and it works fine in my Dual 2.5 G5 with 10.4.4; also running the M-Audio Delta 2.0.5 driver set from December 9, 2005. I have had glitches with M-Audio drivers in the past which were resolved by going into the M-Audio preference pane and re-selecting the input and output options. That happened once or twice after updated in the M-Audio driver. I'm guessing the new driver didn't use the old PLIST.
John
"No reports yet on M-Audio USB Transit users w/10.4.4.

" iEye Captain now compatible with EyeTV 2, price dropped to $20
EyeTV users are quite excited about Elgato releasing EyeTV 2.0, but many are not excited about the $49 price tag, and many important features that still haven't made it into EyeTV. iEye Captain is still the only way to use more than one disk for your recordings, automatically control your cable box or satellite receiver via infrared, export aliases or tab-delimited text, and a host of other tasks.

To accommodate users who want to upgrade to EyeTV 2.0, I have burned much midnight oil, and can assure you that iEye Captain is now fully compatible with EyeTV 2. Also, I have lowered the price to $20 for the rest of the beta period. You can still save $20 if you buy a ZephIR infrared device at the same time, effectively giving you iEye Captain for free.
You can find iEye Captain at this VT page or at this MacUpdate page.
Thanks,
Graham Jones (developer of iEye Captain) "

" iPod Updater 2006-01-10 delivers:

iPod Software 1.1 for iPod

iPod Software 1.1 for iPod nano

iPod Software 1.2.1 for iPod with color display

iPod Software 1.4.1 for iPod mini

iPod Software 3.1.1 for iPod with Click Wheel
For all other iPod models, iPod Updater 2006-01-10 contains the same software versions as iPod Updater 2005-11-17.

Features of iPod Software 1.1 for iPod, and iPod Software 1.1 for iPod nano:

Support for the iPod Radio Remote

Bug fixes

Changes to iPod Software 1.2.1 for iPod with color display, iPod Software 1.4.1 for iPod mini, and iPod Software 3.1.1 for iPod with Click Wheel:

Bug fixes

There's now a page at apple where you can download iPod Updater 2006-01-10 also.

" noticed there is the ability to run "multiple speakers" in itunes 6.02, this means you can run both speakers attached to your computer and remote ones via airport express!
Always like to have the better sound through the airport, but can know also use "local" speakers .
(Some were confused as to where this option was, since apple had not yet updated their iTunes pages with info on it, so David added more details:)
When you have an Airport express on your network, a little box appears on the bottom of itunes. Simply selecting the box brings up "Multiple Speakers"
Before 6.0.2, you could only select one speaker.
The new version added the "MULTIPLE SPEAKER" Option at the bottom.

....wonder if apple will ever allow "everything" to play through the airport express? like airfoil does?
AND
I will be waiting until the 2nd generation intel Pbooks come out before replacing my firewire 800 15"- the change is too radical- and there is no open list on what does and doesn't work!
I will bet virtual PC doesn't for starters!
Regards, David J.
Brisbane Australia "

" Our software guy says he'll have a new version today. Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld.
-Robert "

Update: Just after midnight (Eastern) tonight, Powerlogix wrote to say that they've posted a 10.4.4 compatible version of CPU Director (2.3b2) at their software downloads page.

" Windows Media® Components for QuickTime
With Windows Media® Components for QuickTime, by Flip4Mac, you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser. "

Speaking of Flip4Mac, a reader replied to this post:

" Mike, Just a quick note about the Windows Media Components for QuickTime.
As a previous user of Flip4Mac WMV Player Pro, it's been renamed to Flip4Mac WMV Import, they sent an e-mail and gave me a FREE upgrade to Flip4Mac WMV Studio.
Now that's customer service!
Fabian "

" Roxio Macworld special prices
Mike, Please let your readers know that we'll be at Macworld booth #435. We'll be demoing our products, and will also have some great prizes and other free giveaways, including the ever popular - Toast & Jam flavored jelly beans.
PLUS, we'll have fantastic show special prices all week, both at the booth and online for those who can't make it to San Francisco.
Here's the details for our online specials - www.roxio.com/macworld
Regards,
Adam
Director, Product Management
Roxio "

NOTE: Bottom of page there notes prices for US and Canada customers only.
A reader that bought one of the sale bundles wrote:

" I tried to take advantage of the special Toast promotion mentioned today on your website. I ordered the Toast 7 / Boom Box bundle ($99).
Problem is, I didn't get an unlock code for Toast in the confirmation email - only for Boom Box! This makes it impossible to use my new purchase. I wonder if anyone else has reported this. Another Roxio screw-up?
(I asked if he'd called or wrote Roxio about this. Also forwarded his mail to Adam at Roxio-Mike)
To make a long story short, spent almost an hour on the phone (toll free) with Roxio and Digital River, who promised to send the serial number within 48 hours... :(
-Rob"

So much for the instant gratification of the download purchase...

• Macworld SF 2006 Keynote webcast
• VT listing of MacIntel compatible software (list of univ. binary versions I assume)
• Google Earth 3.1.0527.0
• Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos 1.20c
• Warcraft III: Frozen Throne 1.20c
• D2X-XL 1.5.86 (OpenGL version of Descent 2 game)
• iEye Captain 0834 (Adds many new features to EyeTV)
• Video2Pod 1.2.4
• Alum Powerbook G4 15in Battery Update. (mentioned in yesterday's news - apple finally posted a page on it.)

DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• IDE NEC ND-4550A in Beige G3 (OS X 10.3)
  (Using Patchburn 3 for 10.3.x iApps burn support. Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers Beige G3, B&W G3 and G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model.)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-110D in (MDD) Dual G4 DDR (OS X 10.4)
  (Asked if 10.4.4 makes the 110D "Apple Supported", as it's one of the drives apple has shipped in dual core G5s)

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