"This update delivers improved support for installing software updates and is required for any future Mac OS X updates. "

" About iPod Updater 1.0
System software requirements: Mac OS X 10.1, Mac OS 9.2.1
This document contains last-minute information about "iPod Updater 1.0".

The iPod Updater has two functions, update and restore.

Update
The update command downloads new software to an iPod. The update command may be disabled if the iPod does not need to be updated because it already has up-to-date software.

Restore
The restore command returns an iPod to "factory fresh" condition. It erases and reformats the iPod before downloading new software. WARNING: The restore command erases all of the music and other data currently on the iPod.

How to use iPod Updater
Launch the iPod Updater application.
If the iPod is not connected to the Macintosh, plug the Firewire cable into the iPod.

On MacOS X, click the lock icon in the iPod Updater window and enter your admin password.

Click on the Update button or on the Restore button. For restore you will see a message asking if you are sure you want to perform the command.

After the update or restore is complete, quit the iPod Updater.

Unplug the Firewire cable from the iPod and then plug it back in."

" Mike,
Been awhile since the X iTunes2 fiasco, but I had my reasons for the delayed recovery attempt.

Big Blue finally came through and sent me a "replacement" for my 45GB 75GXP -- a 60GB 60GXP (!) which arrived yesterday. When I phoned IBM on Monday, I was told of stock shortages and that my replacement was to ship that day. The 60GXP was probably FOB from Thailand; the manufacturing date is OCT 2001. Given the upgrade, I'll cut them some slack for a 2.5+ week turnaround -- the website claims a usual 7-10 days.

Wasn't able to recover data with TTP; recovery always stalled. The catalog/heirarchy was a complete disaster.

As per Apple's advice, I tried Norton Unerase, setting it to search the entire disk for parts of the catalog, and to search for real and erased files -- it took about 45 min. to 1 hr. to scan the wiped 60GB 60GXP. 455,000+ files/entries found, but there were a number of duplicates. Of those, 33 entries (11 actual files) showed poor recoverability. Unfortunately those 11 were FCP captures (approximately 6GB) that after recovering don't work -- I can always recapture based on FCP project files. But I did manage to recover 9GB of captures that work just fine -- inlcuding the ones which I really cared to have back. I probably could have grabbed another 5GB in rendered files, but figured I'd just re-rendered the working projects. Although Unerase showed good recoverability of the remaining 20GB that was wiped, I cut my losses. They were temporary backups that I no longer need/needed, and filtering those entries takes 45 min. I've already spent more time on this than I care to.
Eric "

Apple posted a TIL with info on recovery tips for those that lost data with the 2.0 installer.

" For all you Digital Audio and MIDI readers...
Hey Mike -
Cubase VST/32 5.0 Owners can zip on over to...
http://www.steinberg.net/
And check out a free bells and whistles upgrade for Steinberg's Cubase 5.0... This upgrade really doesn't seem to fix really any bugs as far as I can tell from using it, but I thought it mentioned better G4 support and a few other things... But their homepage mentions...

Cubase VST 5.1
more instruments, more effects, more power The new Cubase VST 5.1 version is now available. Three new VST instruments and eleven additional virtual effect processors offer new creative possibilities for music production.

Time Table for the Release
7/11/2001 Cubase VST / 32
9/11/2001 Cubase VST Score
14/11/2001 Cubase VST

[Assuming those dates are Nov 7th, 9th and 14th respectively.]

I've only played with it for a few on my dual 533 but the upgrade is more fun than your average bug upgrade because it comes with new toy's...
Talk to you later,
Bill
SpaceScape
www.electronikpalette.com/spacescape "

" Acard 3.21 Firmware finally enables deep sleep support! So far so good.
Now if only my Radeon AGP and XClaim VR 128 would support it. Apple System Profiler still says those 2 cards are preventing deep sleep. Oh well, thanks for the news!
-will "

My retail Radeon AGP card supports deep sleep in my G4/AGP systems here. (This was noted in my review of the retail Radeon AGP card last year). I asked if Will had tested deep sleep mode with the VR128 card removed (just to verify that the Acard IDE card did support it and woke from sleep, etc.)

DVD Recoder Drive Reports:
• IDE Pioneer DVR A03 [actually DVR-103] in Dual G4 (OS X)
  
  Combo DVD/CDRW Drive Reports:
• IDE Ricoh MP9120A (12x/10x/32x + 8x DVD) in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (detailed report includes OS 9.x comments)
• IDE Ricoh MP9120A (12x/10x/32x + 8x DVD) in B&W G3 (OS 8.6)
• IDE Samsung SM-308 (8x4x32x + DVD) in G4/AGP (OS X)
  
  IDE CDRW Reports:
• Lite-On 24102B 24x/10x/40x in B&W G3 (OS X)
  (used iTunes support mod noted here in the recent news and FAQ)
• Lite-On 16102B 16x/10x/40x in B&W G3 (OS X)
  
  Firewire CDRW Drive Reports:
• Lite-On 24X10X40X used w/iMac slot loading (OS 9.2)
• TDK veloCD 12/10/32 in ADS Pyro FW Case used w/G4 Cube (OS X)
  
  CDROM Drive Reports:
• EPO 52X MAX (from Fry's) in B&W G3 (OS 9.2)
  (listed under "other brands")
  
  DVD ROM Drive Reports:
• SCSI Toshiba SM1201 (no speed listed) in Beige G3 (OS x)
  
  IDE Hard Drive Reports:
• Maxtor 20GB in iMac (OS 9.2)
  (noted boot problems)
• Maxtor 60GB in iMac (OS X)
  
  SCSI Hard Drive Reports:
• Seagate ST410800N 10.8GB in Umax S900 (OS 9.1)
• Seagate ST15150N 4.4GB in Umax S900 (OS 9.1)

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.]

• Newer Tech G4/400 in 7600/132 (rated 8)

(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.)

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

Apple TIL Updates:
• iPod: How to Update or Restore (Apple pulled the utility however)
• iPod: Does Not Charge
• iPod: Does Not Turn On
• iPod: Disk Scan Icon Appears When iPod Is Turned On
• iPod: About Sleep
• iPod: How to Navigate Menus
• iPod: Does Not Wake From Sleep

Software Updates:
• (Note: Apple pulled the iPod updater 1.0 linked earlier in the main news page)
• MS Outlook Express 5.03
• Marathon Rampancy mod for Unreal Tournament
• Concatenate Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator
  
  OS X Related Software:
• Concatenate Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator
• CarbonLib 1.5a2 SDK
• Runtime Revolution 1.1 (create Internet-savvy applications)

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

• How the iPod will change computing (cnet)
• 10U "Hardtop" Rackmount for Apple's 15" Studio Display (marathon computer)
• When will Apple hook PDAs into the OS X digital hub? (the register)
• Apple's iPod Available in Stores Tomorrow (yahoo)
• iTunes 2 Is the Maestro Behind iPod (LA Times)
• iPod: Not for the tightwad (boston daily globe)
• Illustrator 10 for X ready 'by end of year' (macworld uk)
• Nvidia returns record profit (macworld uk)
• Cancom acquires MacLine (macworld uk)
• Alias|Wavefront, Apple talk Maya with MacCentral (maccentral)
• Viruses and Mac OS X (macwrite)
• Dual-ing Bandwidth - Software Base Stations in OS X (applelust)
• Joy of Tech Cartoon (Geek Culture)

Misc. Hardware Related:
• Seagate hits 100Gb/ square inch (the register)
• Scientists invent transistor made of one molecule (CNN)
• IBM builds absolutely super computer (the register)

Gaming Related:
• Marathon Rampancy mod for UT (planet unreal)
• Aliens Vs Predator (macworld uk)