" Mike,
Just wanted to let you and your readers know that we have Beta firmware available that addresses the intermittent Tempo ATA100 issues with Jaguar. If anyone is interested in testing it they can contact support@sonnettech.com. It will be posted on our web site as soon as the test cycle is completed.

We are in alpha testing for the Tempo ATA133, Tempo HD and Tempo Trio firmware and hope to go to beta with it later this week.

If your readers encounter any additional issues please have them contact Sonnet's customer support.
Regards,
Neal
Sonnet Customer Service "

Version 1.0.8 fixes the following:

• Added support for FSAA (10.1 or later for NVidia boards, 10.2 or later for ATI Radeon boards).
• ATI Radeon users may change FSAA settings on the fly (see "video options" dialog).
• Added texture RAM check. An error message is thrown out if out of texture memory.
• Added support for multitexturing under MacOS X v10.2 or later (see "video options" dialog).
• Added option to switch between normal and overbright gamma (see "video options" dialog, OpenGL only).
• Added option to show the OpenGL startup dialog only when pressing the Option key.
• Added textfield for command-line parameters to the startup dialog.
• Added startup dialog for command-line parameters to the software renderer versions.
• Added support for AppleScript.
• Added the command-line tool "vispatch".
• New help.
• F12 key will no longer eject medias if you bind a command to it.
• Fixed network compatibility with the Windows versions of Quake and GLQuake.
• Fixed an issue with the console for display-ratios other than 4:3 at GLQuakeWorld. (Many minor changes.)
  
  Requirements:
  Mac OS X 10.0 or later, Quake 1 (shareware or retail version).

Since the widespread reports on the web last year of problems with the older series 75GXP drives (see IDE articles page for links) and later getting two DOA 60GXP series drives in one shipment (not typical of course) I've generally avoided IBM desktop drives, buying primarily WD models in the last year or so, but I might try one of these next time I upgrade a hard drive.

" Hi Mike,
I posted this on the Apple Discussions board and recieved a lot of favorable feedback from it. It might help a lot of your readers too:

I did some extensive troubleshooting of iSync on my own last night and this seemed to solve ALOT of problems, might work for you too.

1. If Possible, erase all data on your Palm/iPod (just make sure the data is backed up in Address Book and iCal first).

2. Go to your home directory, then to the Library Folder, then to the Application Support Folder and then throw the "SyncService" folder in the trash.

3. Go to your root directory and then navigate to your Library and then to Application Support and then throw the "SyncService" folder in the trash.

4. Open iCal and Address Book and make sure all of your information is perfect and the way you want it sync'd.

4a. If you are trying to sync with a Palm: Open HotSync Manager in your Palm Folder (should be in Applications). When it opens go to the HotSync Menu and go to "Conduit Settings...". When that opens double click on the following conduits:

-Address Book
-DateBook
-ToDo List
-Memo Pad (Optional)

And set them to "Do Nothing" and then press the "Make Default" Button and then press Ok. For the iSync Conduit, double click on it and choose your options but make sure "Sync Contacts" and "Sync Calendars" are selected.

5. Make sure your Palm and/or iPod are plugged into their respective cables.

6. Start a HotSync from your Palm, the Palm should initiate the sync, then it will open iSync for you and initiate the iSync Conduit. At this point you won't see your iPod in iSync.

6a. After the Sync is done, Go to the File Menu and select "Add Device..." and double click on your iPod. Initiate a second sync from your Palm and this time both your iPod and Palm Pilot will sync. From this point on your will be able to initiate a hotsync from your Palm and all of your devices will be sync'd if you so choose.

I hope these instructions helped. As always back up your data before trying this (export iCal files and vCard from Address Book) as to not loose any data. Happy Syncing.
Chris"

Apple also has posted a Kbase doc on iSync Beta Release notes. For general info on iSync, see http://www.apple.com/isync/.

• Newer Tech G3/500 in 7300/180 (rated 9)
• Other World Computing G3/400 in Beige G3 (rated 9)
• Other World Computing G4/550 in B&W G3 (rated 9)
• Other World Computing G4/550 in B&W G3/450 (rated 10)
• PowerLogix BlueChip G4/500 in PB G3 2000 (rated 10)
• PowerLogix G4/550 in B&W G3 (rated 10)
• Sonnet G4/800 in 8600/300 (rated 6)
• Sonnet G4/1GHz in G4/AGP (rated 10)
• Sonnet G4/800 in PowerWave (rated 3)
• Sonnet Cresendo/WS G4 in PowerBook G3 wallstreet2 (rated 5)
• XLR8 CarrierZIF MPe w/G4 550 ZIF in PowerTower Pro (rated 1)

(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.)

SmartMedia Reader Reports:
• PCMCIA Slot Simple Technology SmartMedia adapter used w/PB G3 Wallstreet 1 (OS X) (Noted worked in 10.1.x, but not in 10.2/10.2.1)
  
  DVD-R DVD Recorder Drive Reports:
• IDE Pioneer DVR-A03 (103) in Dual G4 (OS X)
  (comments on using firmware update noted in ourSept. 17th, 2002 news page)
  
  DVD-ROM Drive Reports:
• IDE Pioneer 116 (16x/40x) in G4/AGP (OS 9.2)
  
  IDE CDRW Drive Reports:
• Lite-On 40x12x48x (didn't note model#) in G4 no AGP (OS X)
  (boot problems in OS 9 noted)
• Lite-On LTR-40125s 40x12x48x in Beige G3 (OS X)
• Memorex 40x12x48 in Dual G4 DDR (OS X)
  (listed under "other" brands, no itunes support)
• Mitsumi CR-48X8TE (4808TE) 16x8x40 in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (no itunes/DB support)
• MSI DragonWriter MS-8348 48x16x48 in Dual G4 DDR (OS X)
  (listed under "other" brands, no itunes/DB support)
• Sanyo CRD-BP1700P 40x12x48x in Dual G4 DDR (OS X)
• Sony CRX175A2/CRX175E2 24x10x40x in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (see FAQ here for 175 model iTunes support files)
  (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)
• Teac W516EB (16x10x40x) in Dual G4 DDR (OS 9.2)
  (problems noted)
  
  Firewire CDRW Drive Reports:
• LG GCE-8320B (32x10x40x) in Pryo FW case used w/PB G4 (OS X) (problems noted)
  
  IDE Hard Drive Reports:
• IBM Travelstar 20GB in PowerBook 3400 (OS 9.1)
• Maxtor 40GB in iMac slot loading (OS X)
• Seagate ST380021a 80GB in iMac slot loading (OS X)
• Western Digital WD800JB (8MB cache) 80GB in B&W G3 using IDE PCI card (OS X)
• Western Digital WD800JB (8MB cache) 80GB in G4 no AGP (OS X)
  (FYI - Illustrated guide to adding a 2nd HD here for G4 towers up to the Quicksilver model and B&W G3 rev 2.)

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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