UT2004 3339 for MacOSX and Linux (posted 2004-11-22 06:07:07 by icculus):

An official 3339 patch for UT2004 is now available for all platforms. The Mac version will install the Editors' Choice Bonus Pack with the patch (it's okay if you previously installed it, though).

The Linux version needs 3339 installed AFTER the Editors' Choice Bonus Pack, since it fixes issues in the BP. If you install the Bonus Pack after 3339, you'll break your installation...in such a case, just reinstall 3339 over top of it. You must apply 3339 after the Bonus Pack. The Editors' Choice Edition disc (on sale now!) installs the Bonus Pack by default, so you can just drop 3339 on top of that without fussing."

The page includes links to Mac OS X and Linux (x86 and amd64) downloads (appx 86MB). If you see any improvements/fixes (or if it breaks anything including any mods you're using) - let me know the details. Thanks.
(Not finished downloading it yet, but readers say it still has the disc check... which was removed from the PC verison long ago.)

" iCal 1.5.4 includes security enhancements to help protect your computer when importing events with alarms that open files or applications. "

" Just thought I would copy you my post to Apple discussions:
A courier came today to pick up the 23" ACD that I bought on Thursday last week. Immediately apparent pink bleached out vertical band on the left hand side, which at first I tried to remedy by re-calibration. Obviously this wasn't going to do it. I regret now not doing my usual vigourous research before buying this, and investigating these forums where it would have become instantly apparent that I should tread carefully!

I have a 17" Studio display, which although not so bright, is infinitely better that the monitor that I have just sent back. I also felt that my powerbook 17" screen is superior to what I have just bought. I am a graphics professional, and colour matching is critical to me, as is an even display. I totally took for granted my previous experience of excellence with apple products, and bought this monitor on faith.

I am getting another sent to me, but on reading of other peoples experiences, have little faith that I will see any improvement. I certainly hope that there are some good monitors out there, and that I can get one, but I dont know how far I will go if this second turns out to also have the same problem.

The 30" is too much for my needs & the 20" is too small. The 23" is Just Right. I suppose that I will consider other manufacturers if there is no sign of Apple acknowledging the problem soon, although if this was an issue I knew would be dealt with, I would be happy to hang on.

I too feel that Apple is a good company that makes excellent products that have always served me well, but if this quality control issue is not properly & swiftly dealt with, I think I may change my mind.
I'll keep you all posted on No: 2
Dan "

" Hi Mike, I'm the one with the page at:
http://dreamlight.com/insights/bugs/hd23.html
Which shows pictures from the first and seconds ACD 23" that I had problems with (and testing procedures to show the problems). (I wish there were some larger photos) I have not yet returned the second unit (but do have an open AppleCare #), since I don't yet have any confidence that another replacement would be any better. Most of the users that complained on the Apple discussion boards have had the exact same issues, all replacements had the same exact problems, though to varying degrees... So far I don't know of anyone that got a replacement that was "good"... Some have given up and downgraded to the ACD 20" or have gone to other manufacturers... (some AL ACD owners wrote they had 'good' displays and didn't see any color problems or backlighting problems/inconsistencies to their eyes-Mike)

The color shifts are subtle, as seen in the photos I posted at the above URL, and some users just don't notice it. So far there have been a few threads on the Apple boards of users claiming to have good ACD 23" monitors. I usually ask them to post photos of their monitors showing both solid white and solid gray. When they do post such photos, it's usually apparent that their monitors also exhibit the same problems, though some are worse than others...

My personal feeling at this point in time is that most of the owners that are happy with these ACD 23" monitors probably haven't noticed the problems. Sometimes it can take about a month for it to really become obvious and if your not a trained graphics professional, the slight color shifts from left to right across the screen may not be a problem for you. Unfortunately, it's trained graphics professionals that this monitor is aimed at...

I'd be interested to see solid white and solid gray desktop photos from anyone that claims to have a "good" aluminum ACD 23"... I'd be much more encouraged to return my second unit for replacement if I did see proof that there were indeed "good" units out there... I still have hope that Apple will eventually acknowledge and resolve this issue, I've been a solid Mac customer since 1984...
-MikeS "

I bought my first mac in 1984 also, the first model 128K Mac. (I still remember the arguments back then about "who needs color". LOL.)
Here's the most recent mail from a lucky owner of the 30in model:

" Hi mike:
Been playing with my new 30inch ACD for a week or so now. No dead pixels, see no pink tinges or other color variations, but continue to see my usual pink elephants...
Seriously, this is a very serious monitor and I am well pleased. Have to admit to a fair amount of trepidation before I pulled the trigger. I am happy.
Bill H. "

" I got Popcorn first thing Friday, based on how much I liked Roxio Toast. While Popcorn looks great (if you think Toast looks great), compared to DVD2OneX, it allows almost no customization compared, takes longer to compress or just to copy, and makes oddly sized files when making disc images. Still, I suppose if you don't have Toast and want a burning solution, Popcorn is for you. I think it's a major rip.
-Andrew W. "

" Mike, I downloaded Popcorn today and successfully made a copy of The Return Of the King, my purchased disk was messed up. Since in is a copy protected disk, I used Mac The Ripper to extract the files and remove protection, about 30 mins. I then brought the Video TS file into Popcorn and it compressed it down about 45%, about 90 mins. Then burned o external Pioneer 108. So far the copy is recognized by my set top player and looks great.
(he later wrote)
As a followup, I just watched the copied version of Return Of The King. The quality was quite good, actually, outstanding considering the compression. My hats off to Roxio for this product, and it is only at a 1.0 release.
Bill "

" Mike, My Toast Titanium 6 registration code did not allow me access to the $29.95 discounted Popcorn download. (see the later reports on this in Friday's news page where some noted entering their already registered CD key/email address allowed them to log in and get the discount.-Mike)
However, my Toast 5 code did bring up the offer--which is odd since the offer is supposedly only for Toast 6 users. Maybe Roxio will straighten things out once the special offer email is sent later this week.
Drew "

I posted Roxio's mail to me on Friday saying there would be offers sent via email to previously registered toast owners this week.

"Hi all. I just purchased Popcorn, and if you like Toast, you'll definitely like Popcorn. It's got the same simple interface, and so far, I've not had trouble with playing any of the 5 DVD's that I've done so far on any of my DVD players, including the DVD player in our mini-van. I cannot say the same for other products, like FastDVDCopy.
I was eligible for the $20 discount, which made the purchase a bit sweeter.

Although FastDVDCopy is convenient in that it performs the extraction, compression, and burn all in one step, it seems very buggy, and I haven't had much luck with compatibility and certain DVD players. It's also very expensive. The combination of Mactheripper (free) and Popcorn is better IMHO, and with Tiger coming soon, I'll just use Automator to "one-step" everything. ;)
John D. "

I've not bought Popcorn (yet at least) but welcome feedback from anyone that's used it.

".... I finally tried the SpeedTools Utility. Once inside of SpeedTools, there was a notice about updating the SpeedTools Utilities. The update check found an update for the Device Tuner component (2.0.1), which tunes Firewire data transfer.
After install and restart, my iPod now mounts, reads, and writes as it had before.
-Jman"

• Apple Opens London Store
• OWC FireWire Solutions are 100% Compatible with Apple OS 10.3.6
• OS X 10.4's Mail app
• Photo Printing: Why 8 inks are better
• OS X 10.4's iCal and iChat

• Sonnet G4/500 in Beige G3 (rated 10)
• Sonnet G4/800MHz in 7600/120 (rated 9)
• Sonnet G4/1.2GHz in (Digital Audio) G4/AGP (rated 10)
• Sonnet G4 Dual 1.27GHz/1.3GHz in (Digital Audio) G4/AGP (rated 8)
  
  (Full reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades compared to stock CPUs, including real world apps/game tests, install info, etc. are linked at the CPU upgrades page. OC/CPU module articles are on the Systems page.)

(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.)

CDRW Drives:
• USB Philips "JackRabbit" JR24CDRW (24x12x40x) used w/B&W G3 (OS X 10.3)
  (using Patchburn 3 for iApps burn support.)
  
  Combo DVD-CDR Drives:
• Exp. Bay Matshita UJDA-720 in (pismo) Powerbook G3 2000 (OS X)
  (using Patchburn 1.1 for 10.2.8 iApps burn support. Systems page, Powerbook section has articles from 2001 on expansion bay combo drive installs/swaps.)
  
  DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• Exp. Bay Pioneer DVR-K12A in (pismo) Powerbook G3 2000 (OS X 10.3)
  (using Patchburn 3 for iApps burn support. Systems page, Powerbook section has articles from 2001 on expansion bay combo drive installs/swaps.)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106 in B&W G3 (OS 9.2)
  (using modified os 9.x burn support file from the FAQ, native iApps burn support in 10.2.8 and later. Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MT and B&W G3 Macs)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-107 in Dual G4 (OS X)
  
  (using Patchburn 1.1 for 10.2.8 iApps burn support. 10.3.3 and later have native iapps burn support for the DVR-107.)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-108 in G4/AGP (OS X 10.3)
  (using Patchburn 3 for iApps burn support. Noted dvd player problems in 10.3.6, although dvr-108 drive plays dvds fine in my G5. not sure what is the root cause of the dvd player problems more than a few noted in 10.3.6. VLC player should work but isn't as slick as apple's dvd player.)
• Firewire (cased) Pioneer DVR-108 used w/Powerbook G4 (OS X 10.3)
  (using toast 6, but patchburn 3 will add iApps burn support)

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