" Hi Mike; Well I finally managed to determine what was causing the Altivec detection to fail on both the G4's for OSX 10.2.8.
It was the "MacOSXUpdateCombo10.2.8.dmg" that caused the problem.
I just downloaded the 40MB "MacOSXUpd10.2.8.dmg", installed it overtop of the previous Combo 10.2.8 and Altivec is now recognized by "AltiVec Fractal Carbon" and my own test App.
The MacOSXUpdateCombo10.2.8.dmg has a creation date of October 16, 2003 and the "MacOSXUpd10.2.8.dmg" has a creation date of October 20, 2003. I had thought that Apple pulled the original "bad OSX 10.2.8" installer and replaced it, but it appears that this may not be the case. (the later combo update also should be build 6R73, I wonder if just re-applying the combo update also would have worked.-Mike) On the Apple Web Site, both of these updates are indicated to be posted on "10/03/03".
In any case, this all appears to be resolved.
Thought you might like to know..
Milton J. Aupperle
President, ASC - Aupperle Services and Contracting "

I wrote the only other reader with a G4 upgrade that had no Altivec support in 10.2.8 to ask if he'd try reinstalling a 10.2.8 update to see if that helped. (I removed all the original reports/info on this issue since it was a rare problem that is not typical.)

"Hi fellow Macheads
This is a quick post to let you know that team ---xlr8yourmac.com--- needs more members to continue our move on the top 4 teams in the RC5 challenge... Here is a link to our Current Standings
If you would like to Join and show the windows and linux teams what macs can do please join our team.
Here's how!
Download the Mac Client
Now you can either choose to run the client manually, or set it to run automatically when your computer powers on.
To run the client manually: Either drag the "dnetc" icon into a terminal window and hit enter, or navigate to this file from the terminal and type ./dnetc . You will see the client start and key-rate will be displayed on the screen in the terminal window.
If you want the client to run automatically on startup all you have to do is navigate to the dnetc app in the terminal (if you put the dnetc folder on your desktop type cd desktop/dnet ). Once there type ./dnetc -install .
Then log-off and back on. If you run top (open a terminal and type top) you can see dnetc taking up the extra unused CPU cycles. I prefer the auto executing RC5 as I don't forget to start it up after a restart that way.
You can also install the client to run on user login (only one user) using mc68k's Auto Installer.

To keep track of your individual stats all you have to do is open the "dnetc.ini" file in text edit and change the ID to your email address. After 24 hrs of crunching when you go to the RC5 Stats page and search for your email address under individual stats you will have a stats page.
When this shows up just click the "email me my password" button. Once you get your password you can edit your account and more importantly you can go back to the xlr8yourmac team page button and click I WANT TO JOIN THIS TEAM button. Once you have joined the team with your individual stats email address you will be able to track your contribution along with that of your fellow teammates.
(Thanks!)
-RTMac"

" Hi Mike... there is a NEW Beta update of Matrox RTMac -version 4.0 for Final Cut Pro (Mac OS X), with WYSIWYG support for Adobe After Effects and Discreet combustion.
Preview Release 4 (Release Candidate) - October 8, 2003
http://www.matrox.com/video/support/rtmac/software/home.cfm
Hope that will be good news for some of your readers?
Best wishes from New Zealand :-)
Stu"

The reader reports from their previous beta driver release were not good but if any readers try the latest version let me know your results and system/OS info. Thanks.

• Powerlogix G3/900 in B&W G3 (rated 10)
• Powerlogix G3/800 in B&W G3 (rated 10)
• Sonnet Crescendo/WS G4 500 in Powerbook G3 Wallstreet2 (rated 10)
• Sonnet G4 1.4GHz in G4/AGP (rated 9)
  (noted odd problem with Digital Perfomer 3.0)
  (My reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades w/apps/game tests, install info, etc. are linked here.)

(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:
• IDE Digital Research 24x10x40x in B&W G3 (OS X)
  (no iApps burn support, listed under "other" brands)
• IDE LG GCE-8525B (52x24x52x) in B&W G3 (OS X)
  (using modified burn support file)
• IDE GCE-8523B (52x24x52x) in Beige G3 (OS 9.2)
  (no iTunes burn support)
• IDE LG GCE-8525B (52x24x52x) in B&W G3 (OS X 10.3)
  (no native burn support)
• IDE Plextor W4824A (48x24x48x) Firmware1.05 in G4 no AGP (OS X)
  (no native burn support, suggested Patchburn)
  
  Combo CDR+DVD-ROM Drives:
• IDE LG GCC-4480B (48x24x48x +16x DVD-ROM) in B&W G3 (OS X)
  (using modified burn support plugin)
  
  DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
• Firewire (IDE drive in FW Case) Sony DW-U14A used w/G4 AGP (OS X)
  (using modified burn support file)
• IDE LG GSA-4040B in Dual G4 (OS X 10.3)
  (using mod for burn support in Panther)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-A06/106 in G5 Tower (OS X)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-106RD in G4/AGP (OS X)
  ("R" model is Acer OEM - not supported in 10.2.8 - use patchburn utility)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-A06/106 in iMac G4 (OS X 10.3)
  (noted energy saver settings to not sleep drives fixed disc sleep issue)
  (iMac G4 take-apart here)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-A06/106 in G4/AGP (OS X)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-A06/106 in Dual G4 DDR (OS X)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-A06/106 in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (some problems noted)
  (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)
  
  DVD-R Drives:
• IDE Pioneer DVR-105 in Dual G4 (OS X)
  
  DVD+RW Drives:
• IDE Philips DVDRW1208 in B&W G3 (OS X)
  (no iTunes burn support - suggest using Patcburn)
  
  DVD-RAM Drives:
• Firewire Lacie "multidrive" (didn't note actual drive mechanism or brand/model no.) used w/G4 AGP (OS 9.1)
  
  Hard Drives:
• IDE Seagate ST31220022A 120GB in G4 Cube (OS X)
• IDE Western Digital WD1200JBRTL 120GB in iMac slot-loading (OS X)
  (another imac owner report on odd noises/behaviour with WD drives in Sleep mode)

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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