The 1.1.0 fixes include:

• Voodoo 3 2D fix
• Lock up issues in some games while playing videos
• 32bit Bugdom/RAVE fix

I welcome feedback on any changes you see. This update may also work better with Voodoo3 cards than the v1.08 drivers. (I don't think these drivers will be available at their web site; only using the control panel update feature.)

" Mike:
for your readers only:
Apple/Adaptec 2940U2B (firmware 1.2) PCI Ultra SCSI Host with Apple/FoxConn LVD TPO Cable and inline terminator: $99.99.

limited to first 50 orders. Orders must be placed online:
http://www.macgurus.com/beta/showrampage.cgi?liquidations.html
thanks!
s. "

These cards were the original OEM versions offered with B&W G3s and should have native OS X beta support.

" Hello, just wanted to pass along some tests I did of MacQuake 3 on a Dual Processor G4-500. The system has 256 meg ram and a 40 gig disk, and an AGP Rage Pro 128. I installed OS X Public Beta on the disk as well as 9.0.4.

Quake 3 Dual

640x480:
OS X - SMP on -- 70.3
OS X - SMP off -- 76.1
OS 9 - SMP on -- 60.2
OS 9 - SMP off -- 60.6

800x600:
OS X - SMP off -- 61.9
[no other 800x600 modes/scores sent-Mike]

Whats interesting to note is that I also have X on a G3-450 which clocks in at 47 fps with the same config at 640x480. Clearly it looks like the OpenGL is optimized on X at the OS level and moreso for Altivec. I understand full SMP support isnt really in Q3 in the 1.17 build, but the switch was there, so what the hell. I cant say I've seen any faster fps on any card. I will mention that my config is about as lean as is possible. I didnt have time to run more tests on Quake, sorry, I do have to work!

Cheers,
./q3ded"

The OmniGroup Quake3 demo and config file were mentioned in this post in Tuesday's news which also linked to one of our forum threads on OS X/Quake3 performance including dual processor info, how to toggle SMP on/off and info on where Quake3 config file is stored under OS X beta. Here's a sample of some comments there from 'oliver':

(Ashby wrote: "I think turning the SMP off forces the game to use the second CPU exclusively (lowering switching over head) and allowing the OS to run on your first CPU. So in a sense turning off SMP support actually makes you use both processors (at least this is how I understand it at the moment).
...when I type in the r_smp=0 it says command not recognized, am I doing something wrong, or do I just need to have their config file in before this will work?"

"

(oliver replied)
"easy: write "/r_smp 1" in the console (no quotes of course. it will then tell you to restart (the quake3 application) for changes to take effect.

your explanation does make sense, thanks! that explains why single cpu users are not seeing any benefit, and dual cpu users even when smp is off.

under os 9 you just throw omnigroup's "q3config.cfg" file in your "baseq3" folder - be sure to take out yours first, since that's where all your settings and single player scores reside.

as i read the os x port of q3 doesn't store its settings in the q3config, but somewhere else. to use the settings there, i just renamed omnigroup's config to "omni.cfg" and put it in the "baseq3" folder. then write "/exec omni". after that, i restarted quake and did the tests.

quake3 117 beta for mac os x stores it's own q3config.cfg file in a special place: <your mac os x partition>/Users/<your username>/.q3a/baseq3/q3config.cfg

note that the .q3a folder is "invisible". you have to use sherlock to actually see that folder (by searching for "baseq3" for example) or looking for it from within mac os 9 (i mean a "real" mac os 9, not the classic environment"

so you can either replace the q3config.cfg file at that special place with the omnigroup-config , or just throw the omnigroup-config in the "regular" baseq3 folder and execute it with "/exec <config name goes here>".

both methods had the same results on my machines, but replacing the q3config is the "cleaner" method, but its also a little bit more complicated... :p

you probably already know this, but the totoro1.dm3 file belongs into the "demos" folder inside the "baseq3" folder. if there is no "demos" folder yet, create one.

just as FYI: if you'd ever like to open the pak0.pk3 file (or any other *.pk3 file), use zipit, as *.pk3 files are actually *.zip files.

cheers, oliver"

I'm asking everyone that can to post their results in the Video card/game performance database. I've created options for OS X beta Quake 3 and even the OmniGroup demo.

I'm very happy with the performance and value (at under $290 now) of my IBM 20GB model installed in my PB Wallstreet..

"Note that BlueChip and iForce cards do not require the Cache Profiler software to enable the backside cache."

Earlier reports indicated the first shipments would be G3/466 models due to shortages of G3/500 CPU chips, but that was not mentioned on their product page. As noted here previously, Powerlogix has stated that both the BlueChip and iForce (iMac) Upgrades require no cache enabling software which is a plus for OS X beta users. They note they are working on OS X cache enablers for their pre-G3 mac upgrades according to their web site, but no release date is given other than to say it will be available by the time the final (non-Beta) release of OS X.

" hi mike
i have more info about the unit creative 2240 (dvd-rom/ide/imac 2000). this mecanism is a matsushita sr8582.
i connect the unit with a large ide cable, in a external case (in my opinion the only choice for internal use is swapping internal cd for a dvd matsushita destined a laptops, )

this page (will) probably help you
perso.club-internet.fr/farzeno/firmware/dvd/dvdfi.htm
have a lot of info about dvd-dvdram-dvd-r -dvd+cdrw (plus patches for region free)
David"

From a quick scan of that page, most utils/flashers are PC versions from what I saw but the info on firmware revisions, etc. might be of use to all owners.

• Metabox G3 333 in 7600/200 (rated 10)
  (listed under 'Other Brand')
• Powerlogix G3 /375 in 8500/120 (rated 10)
• Powerlogix G3/400 in 9600/233 (rated 8)
• Sonnet G3/375 in 7300 (rated 8)
• Sonnet G3/500 in 6500 (rated 8)
• Sonnet G4 (running 329Mhz) in 8100/110 (rated 10)
• XLR8 CarrierZIF w/OWC G3/400 ZIF in 9500/120 (rated 10)
  (Includes comments on installing/running OS X beta)

You can find these 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 of over 4,600 entries from most every upgradable Mac model *before* you buy.

CDRW Drives:
• Clubmac Firewire 12/10/32 (Plextor)
• TDK VeloCD IDE 12x10x32x in MacAlly ATAPI Firewire case
• Iomega ZipCD 650 (8x4x32) Internal IDE in B&W G3 rev 1
  (says it's bootable)
  
  Hard Drives:
• IBM Travelstar 30 GB in PB G3 Lombard
• IBM IDE IBM Deskstar 75GXP 30GB in 7300 w/PCI IDE card
• Maxtor (OWC external Firewire Drive, 5400RPM) 20GB
• Maxtor DiamondMax Plus40 30GB in G4/AGP
• Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 40GB in B&W G3 rev 2
• Maxtor DiamondMax 80GB in B&W G3 rev 1 with PCI IDE card
• Western Digital Caviar 450AA 45GB in iMac
• Western Digital Caviar 450AA 45GB in iMac (2nd report/update)

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.

Software Updates:

• IomegaWare v2.7 (direct download link )
• Intech HardDisk SpeedTools v3.1.1
• MacOSX.ScreenSavers.1.0
• VST Firewire Updater 2.2.1 (direct download link)
• Fizzilla-Mozilla for MacOS X

Apple TILs:
• Mac OS X Public Beta: Unable to Move Mail From Inbox
• iMac Modem: Troubleshooting References
• Macintosh Manager: How to Set Up Netscape Preferences
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• iMac Modem: Troubleshooting References
• Macintosh Manager: How to Set Up Netscape Preferences
• Mac OS 9: How to Set up Epson Printers for Multiple Users
• Power Mac G4 Cube: Connect USB Speakers to Computer or Display
• Apple DVD Player: Type 1 or Type 2 Error When First Opened