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News stories of the March 17th, 2003: |
| Apple updates X11 X-Window for OS X |
| Apple's X11 for OS X Jaguar page notes a beta 3 version available at the download page. The download page sidebar lists the following changes:
What's New in X11 Public Beta 3
- Pseudocolor (8-bit) visual plane support
- Option to quit X11 without presenting warning dialog
- Command-Q keyboard shortcut to quit X11
- Command-, to bring up preferences dialog
- Keyboard mappings with dead keys fixed
- Linking against libGL no longer results with multiple definitions of glGetColorTableEXT
- Locked files left behind in /tmp no longer block non-admin users from starting X11
- Windows can be resized by user to any size and not be limited by the Dock's height
- Dragging remotely hosted windows no longer causes crash
- Hardware accelerated scrolling in 16 bit mode now works
- X Server no longer crashes if application tried to retrieve data back from the framebuffer using XGetImage
- Bug fixes and other feature enhancements
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| Another Powerlogix owner reports OF/NVRAM reset solves wake from sleep problem |
Earlier today I posted a note from a Powerlogix AGP CPU upgrade owner that clearing the NVRAM via the Open Firmware (OF) terminal solved his wake-from-sleep issue. Although I suspect it won't help most that have this problem, another Powerlogix owner replied that resetting it twice (once using using the Apple kbase doc's reset-nvram command, then reader's set-defaults example) helped. (It didn't help with the one upgrade I have with that problem however; tried it several times earlier today using both reset-nvram and set-defaults - I even tried removing the battery for several hours.) But at least two PL owners have found this helped.
"I just wanted to let you know - my wake-from-sleep issues also were fixed by this solution - here's what I did:
Boot to OF (Command+Option+O+F at boot-Mike)
reset-nvram
reset-all
Wake from sleep not fixed.
Boot to OF:
set-defaults
reset-all
Wake from sleep fixed. So either it was just the last one
(set-defaults) or both that did the trick. I have a G4 (AGP Graphics)
with a PowerLogix 1GHz upgrade card/Radeon 8500/WD 40GB Hard drive
Thanks,
Scott"
If anyone else's upgrade has their wake-from-sleep issue solved with an OF/NVRAM reset, let me know.
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| Carbon Copy Cloner 2.1.6 beta |
Spotted the update at Macupdate today. No notes there on what was changed in this version ( I've not used it yet, but the download's readme file only noted v2.1.5 info) and and I didn't see more than a download link yet at Mike Bombich's CCC home page. (Note that CCC v2.x is not for use with OS X 10.1.x - use v1.3.1 for OS X 10.1.2 - 10.1.5 - see the CCC homepage for more info.
The latest non-beta OS X Jaguar version at the CCC homepage today is 2.1.2.)
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| Powerlogix G4 AGP Upgrade owner reports resetting OF solved Wake-From-Sleep Issue |
(See the later news update for a 2nd PL owner noting this helped, after running it twice)
I don't know if this will help anyone else seeing the problem (it didn't for me with the one upgrade in my DA system that had the problem), but one of the Rate your CPU Upgrade reports from the weekend from a Powerlogix G4 AGP upgrade owner noted that resetting the Open Firmware solved the wake-from-sleep issue he had after swapping in the new module.
"Install was very easy. Wake from sleep issues after upgrade went away with an OF Resets.
In OF typed:
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set-defaults
reset-all"
...-Stacy Price"
Hold down the Command + Option + O + F keys at boot to get to the OF screen/terminal. Here's an Apple kbase doc that has info on resetting open firmware down near the bottom of the page - they note "reset-nvram" instead of "set-defaults". (NVRAM resets clear settings like startup disk, etc.)
Although my Dual G4/533 Digital Audio system didn't have the wake-from-sleep problems with a PL Dual 1GHz (series 133), Giga Designs G4/800 and Giga Designs 1GHz it did with the Giga 1.25GHz-1.33GHz (all reviewed here). I tried (twice) resetting the OF, it did not help with the OS X wake-from-sleep issue with the 1.33GHz upgrade. I tried installing the 10.2.4 combo update (and repairing permissions check as I always do after every OS X or X apps update) - and although it didn't kernel panic (the Jag dialog that you have to restart your computer) like it did in 10.2.3 - it just hung with no mouse/keyboard response after waking from sleep. (The other possible is to try a clean install of 10.2.x ...)
If anyone else's upgrade has their wake-from-sleep issue solved with an OF reset let me know.
I tried that in the past for Firewire port problems (didn't help on my PB G4/400 and Cube FW port failures - removing the battery from the Cube for hours did once, but not after the 2nd time the FW ports when south). When the firewire ports are damaged, nothing like that can help. (Damage from bus powered drives usually - FAQ's Firewire section here has links to past articles on why this happens.)
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| Latest report on iBook Combo Drive low CDR write speeds (strange tip noted) |
| I would be surprised if this helped others (since I don't see why it would really change anything) but posting it as a FYI:
"
Hi there thought I would pass on this information. I have had an iBook 800
for a couple of months now and have never experienced any of the slow
burning speed issues... Until now that is. For some reason I got stuck at
4x's burning no matter what media was used!
However I've found a solution!!!!!
On a whim I used the Apple Hardware Test CD that came with my iBook and ran
all the tests.... Then when I rebooted- voila!!! I got my 16X's burning
back!!!! I don't know what this test did but it corrected it!
Please pass this info on to other iBook owners and urge them to try it!
Looking forward to hearing if this works for other people!
Thanks,
Adam S"
Other past reports/tips (none seemed a universal fix) on this issue are on this page.
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| Rate Your CPU Upgrade Reports Database Updated |
| The Rate Your CPU Upgrade database has been updated with 13 new reports this morning (reader entries from Friday noon until midnight Sunday; entries today are added the next newsday morning). Total to date: 8,184. Here's a summary of the updates added today :
- Giga Designs G4/800 in G4/400 AGP (rated 7)
- Other World Computing G4/550 in B&W G3 (rated 5)
- Other World Computing G4/500 in Beige G3 (rated 5)
- Powerlogix G4 1.2GHz Dual in G4/867 AGP (rated 10)
- Powerlogix G4 1.2GHz Dual in G4/933 AGP (rated 1)
(stability/temperature problems noted,)
- Powerlogix G4 1.2GHz (series 100) in Gigabit G4/AGP (rated 9)
(noted resetting OF solved wake-from-sleep issue)
- Powerlogix G4 800 in Sawtooth G4/AGP (rated 10)
(wake from sleep issue)
- Sonnet G4 1.2GHz in G4 Cube (rated 1)
(VRM board failure)
- Sonnet Crescendo/WS G4/500 in PowerBook G3 wallstreet2 (rated 8)
- Sonnet G4 800 in G4/400 AGP (rated 10)
- Sonnet G4 700 in PowerTower Pro 225 (rated 1)
(noted motherboard revision incompatibility issue)
- Apple PowerBook G4/400 OC report (update after almost a year,
noted 550 not reliable)
- Apple Dual G4 867MHz DDR 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.)
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| CDRW/CD/DVD/Hard Drive/Cardreader Compatibility Database Update Listing |
| The Drive Compatibility searchable database had 25 new reports added (reader entries from Friday until Sunday midnight; entries today are added the next newsday morning). (*Entries missing info, having no useful info, etc. are deleted. I'm just tired of emailing over and over for missing info, sorry. Also Search for answers, don't post questions there.*) The database includes reports on Combo DVD-CDRW, CDROMs, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, CDRW, Hard Drives and Removables (tape drive, ORB, ZIP, MO drives, CF/Smartmedia readers, etc.) in all interface types (IDE, IDE RAID cards, Firewire, SCSI, adapters). Current total 10,069 reports.
SmartMedia Readers:
- USB Olympus MAUSB-1 used w/G4 AGP (OS X)
(includes driver link)
CompactFlash Readers:
- PCMCIA SIIG CF Adapter used w/PowerBook G4 (OS X)
(problems noted)
CD-ROM Drives:
- IDE Teac CD-224E (24X) in PowerBook 1400 (OS 9.1)
DVD-ROM Drives:
- IDE Matshita SR8587-C in Dual G4 DDR (OS X)
- IDE Toshiba SD-M1712 (16x/48x) in Beige G3 (OS X)
(noted not bootable w/10.2.1 CD, ok w/OS 9.x CD)
DVD-R DVD Recorder Drives:
- IDE Pioneer DVR-104 in Beige G3 (OS X)
- IDE Pioneer DVR-105 in Beige G3 (OS X)
(another report of problems with data CD/installs from drive)
- IDE Pioneer DVR-105 in G4/AGP (OS X)
(has DVD-RAM drive also - some iDVD drive selection issues noted)
DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
- IDE Sony DRU-500AX in G4/AGP (OS X)
(using modified burn support plugin, finder DVD-R burning
failed, iDVD launched but burns not tested yet)
Combo DVD-CDR Drives:
- IDE LG GCC-4480B (48x24x48x + 16x DVD-ROM) in G4/AGP (OS X)
(FAQ has support files)
- IDE Samsung SM-348B (48x24x48x + 16x DVD-ROM) in G4 no AGP (OS X)
(FAQ has OS X 10.2.x burn support plugin)
IDE CDRW Drives:
- Lite-On LTR-52246S (52x24x52) in Dual G4 DDR (OS X)
- Lite-On LTR-52246S (52x24x52) in Beige G3 (OS 8.6)
- Lite-On LTR-52246S (52x24x52) in G4 no AGP (OS X)
- Lite-On LTR-52246S (52x24x52) in G4/AGP (OS X)
- Lite-On LTR-48246S (48x24x48x) in B&W G3 using IDE PCI card (OS X)
(noted not bootable on onboard IDE but was w/Tempo ATA/133 card)
- Samsung SW-248F (48x24x48x) in B&W G3 (OS X)
- Samsung SW-248F (48x24x48x) in Beige G3 (OS 9.1)
(FAQ has burn support plugin for X)
- Samsung SW-248B (48x16x48x) in B&W G3 (OS X)
(FAQ has burn support plugin for X)
(FYI - Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MT, B&W G3 and 8600/9600 Macs.)
SCSI CDRW Drives:
- Plextor plexwriter 12/10/32s in 73-7600 (OS 9.1)
(didn't note specific mac model)
IDE Hard Drives:
- Toshiba MK6022GAX 60GB in PowerBook G4 (OS X)
- IBM Travelstar 40GNX 40GB in PowerBook G4 (OS X)
(Reader FYI - PowerBook G4 15in. LCD illustrated Hard Drive install guide here)
- Seagate ST380021A 80GB in G4/AGP (OS X)
(Illustrated guide to adding a 2nd HD here in B&W G3 rev2 and G4 towers up to the QuickSilver models.
IDE articles page RAID section has an illustrated guide for adding 2 more drives in the side bays.)
- Toshiba MK4019GAX 40GB in PowerBook G3 wallstreet2 (OS X)
(illustrated HD install guide here)
- Maxtor 80GB in iMac slot loading (OS 9.2)
You can find full owner reports (latest shown first) 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.)
(Incomplete entries are deleted. Do not post questions in the database, it's for drive reports not questions on what drive to buy - for that try searching the database for reports from owners of your mac model on the drive type/brand/interface, etc. you're interested in.)
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