" The 10.2.2 Update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for the following applications and technologies: Address Book, iChat, IP Firewall, Mail, Print Center, Rendezvous, Sherlock and Windows file service discovery. The update also includes the updated services previously delivered in Security Update 2002-09-20.

For detailed information on this Update, please visit
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n107140
(Link now working - has a long list of changes/fixes/improvements in several areas as well as links to a Kbase doc on the Combo 10.2.0->10.2.2 update. (Download links should appear at http://www.info.apple.com/support/downloads.html or recent updates page soon.-Mike)

I'm installing it now on the PB G4 and will report back if any problems are seen. If this update fixes any past issues for you - or causes any, let me know. Include system details in reports. (Thanks to Matthew Culmore for the heads-up call)

Note - usually OS X updates overwrite modified plugin files (from the FAQ here for unsupported drives) so you'll usually need to reinstall those after the update if 10.2.2 still doesn't support your drive.

I've also posted a page of OS X 10.2.2 Update reader feedback.

" Dear XLR8YourMac,
I am writing to let you know that the firmware monitor spanning hack WORKS on my new November 2002 iBook. This is the recently released model with the 32 MB Radeon 7500 card. Mine is the mid-level (12" with 32MB VRAM) version.

I've also done some research into Open Firmware, and I have an important suggestion to people trying this hack. The instructions available on the web use "nvstore" and "setenv" to store a boot script and set a flag in NVRAM (non-volatile flash memory) to run that script at startup before OS X loads. Writing anything into flash is serious business.

To test the hack before committing it to flash, I suggest that the boot script be run--BUT NOT SAVED--using the commands "nvrun" and then "mac-boot" instead of "nv-store" and "setenv". The first command runs the script that was entered using nvedit, but without actually saving it to Flash. The second command exits Open Firmware and boots up OS X. In this way, one can test the dual monitor hack before committing it to Flash. Once confident that the hack works, it can then be burned into the Flash using the previously documented procedure. If it doesn't work, then the next reboot will at least be normal.

As always, this is presented for information only, and I can not be liable for any damage that this seemingly safer procedure may cause to anyone's computers.
Thanks
Rex Min "

" Hey there Mike,
I just recieved this email from Feral Interactive stating that the release of F1 2000 Championship was pushed back even further to November 22nd. It was already delayed to November 8th. To make up for the long delay they will include a copy of Oni when F1 2000 ships. Now that is some nice customer support... I wish more companies were so good for us. Also as a result of the delay the game should be performing much better and near bug-free.
Thijs
Note: forwarded message attached.
Subject: f1 pre-order (was Re: Order received)
Dear PIM:
Thanks for your pre-order of F1 Championship Season 2000.
I am writing to you to let you know that there is a delay of a few weeks on the release date. When you placed your order our website announced that it would be released on October 18th - unfortunately we have had to push the release date back. The revised release date is Friday, November 22nd. Please accept our apologies for this.

I understand how irritating this may be for you and if you wish us to refund your order we will do so immediately upon your request.

However - the good news is that the game is finished, it looks great and is now being manufactured and should be ready to be sent out to you in two weeks

I am very aware of how patient you have been and as a thank you for that we will include a free copy of "Oni" (one of our most popular games from 2001) with your order.
Thank you for your custom - it is much appreciated.
Best Regards,
David S.
Feral Interactive Limited"

I don't know if only the pre-orders will get the bundled Oni game. (swamped here but did write David to ask)
Update - as I noted i the original post, I wrote Feral to ask if the free Oni game was only for pre-orders. Here's their reply

" Hi Mike:
Thanks for your e-mail. It was only offered to those people who had pre-ordered early - it was offered by way of an apology for the product having slipped by two months. So you are correct it was only offered to people pre-ordering and only to those who had ordered prior to October 18th.
I hope that clarifies it for you.
Best Regards,
David
(Feral Interactive Limited)"

• Apple G3/300 (OEM) in Beige G3 (rated 10)
• Newer Tech G3/500 in Beige G3 (rated 10)
• Other World Computing G4/550 in B&W G3 (rated 10)
• Powerlogix Bluechip G4/500 in PowerBook G3 wallstreet2 (rated 2)
• Powerlogix G4 550 in B&W G3 (rated 9)
• Sonnet G4 800 in G4/AGP (rated 1 - another problem w/10.2.1)
• Sonnet G4 500 in Beige G3 (rated 10)
• Sonnet G4 700 in 9600/200 (rated 10)
• XLR8 G4/350 in Beige G3 (rated 10)
• B&W 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.)

Multi-Format Card Reader Reports:
• USB SanDisk SDDR-75 used w/G4 AGP (OS X)
  
  CD-ROM Drive Reports:
• IDE Acer CD656A 56x in Beige G3 (OS 9.2)
  (problems noted)
  
  DVD-ROM Drive Reports:
• IDE Pioneer DVD-117 in Beige G3 (OS 9.2)
  (didn't note drive speed rating or if bootable)
  
  Combo DVD+CDR Drive Reports:
• IDE LG GCC-4320B (32x10x40x + 16x DVD-ROM) in B&W G3 (OS X) (OS 9 boot issues noted - FAQ has itunes support files for this drive)
  
  DVD-R DVD Recorder Drive Reports
• IDE Pioneer DVR-104 in G4/AGP (OS X)
  
  IDE CDRW Drive Reports:
• Lite-On 48125W (48x12x48x) in Dual G4 DDR (OS X)
• Sony CRX185E1 (32x10x40) in Beige G3 (OS 9.1)
  (boot problems noted)
• Sony CRX195E1 40x12x48 in Beige G3 (OS 9.2)
  (using modified itunes support file, set to slave)
• Teac W540Ei (40x12x48x) in B&W G3 (OS 9.2)
  (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 Drive Reports:
• Teac CDR-58S (8x24x) in 9600 (OS 9.2)
• Yamaha CRW6416SX (6x4x16x) used with 95/9600 (OS X)
  
  Firewire CDRW Drive Reports:
• Fantom 48x16x48 used w/B&W G3 (OS X)
  (no itunes support - didn't note drive mechanism used)
  
  USB CDRW Drive Reports:
• Sony CRX-1950U (40x12x48) used w/Beige G3 (OS X)
  (problems noted with OS X 10.1.5 support)
  
  IDE Drive Reports:
• Hitachi 20GB in iBook (OS 9.2)
• IBM Travelstar 40GNX 40GB in PowerBook G4 (OS X)
  (PowerBook G4 illustrated Hard Drive install guide here)
• IBM 180GXP 60GB in B&W G3 using IDE PCI card (OS X)
• IBM 180GXP 120GB in G4/AGP (OS X)
• Maxtor 80GB in 8500 using IDE PCI card (OS 9.1)
  (noted not working on Sonnet (acard) ATA/66 IDE card 2nd channel)
• Maxtor 120GB in Dual G4 (OS X)
  (some problems noted)
• Seagate Barracuda ATA IV 60GB in Dual G4 (OS X)
• Western Digital WD800JB (8MB cache) in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (Illustrated guide to adding a 2nd HD here in B&W G3 rev2 to G4 QuickSilver models)
• Seagate Barracuda ATA IV 40GB in iMac slot loading (OS X)
• Western Digital Caviar 205AA 20GB in Beige G3 (OS 9.1)
  (problems noted - perhaps jumper setting related)
• Western Digital WD800JB (8MB cache) in Beige G3 (OS 9.1)
  
  (Beige G3 MiniTower illustrated HD upgrade guide here)
• Western Digital 120GB in 73/75/7600 using IDE PCI card (OS 9.1)
  (didn't note specific sonnet card, if AV utils tried or specific mac model)
  
  Firewire Hard Drive Reports:
• Seagate Barracuda IV 80GB (in FW case) used w/iMac G4 (OS X)
• Western Digital 200GB (in FW case) used w/PowerBook G4 (OS X)

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.]
(Entries today will be added the following newsday. 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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