OS X 10.2.8 reposted at DVinfo.net

Ted Springer · October 3rd, 2003, 06:18 PM

OS X 10.2.8 has been reposted and has had the bugs worked out, apparently. Also, it would seem to add support for DVD+R/W.

Among the enhancements:

The computer will now wake from sleep if both an AirPort Extreme card and some kinds of PCI cards are installed.
iChat works better on AirPort networks.
Adds support for these third-party disc burners:
Logitech Corp. LCW-E48F 48x24x48x,
MCE Lucid-SD DVD-R/RW Drive,
Formac Devideon FWD1496-3DVD-R 4x,
TDK DVD+/-R/RW Drive - DED+440,
LaCie d2 CD-RW FireWire 52x32x52x
Bluetooth devices are now available after the computer wakes from sleep.
Some FireWire devices will work better if you connect them after disconnecting certain kinds of digital cameras.
Keyspan Twin Serial adapters work better when connected to a USB 2.0 hub.
FireWire devices, including iPod, are now available when the computer wakes from sleep.
Prevents a kernel panic from happening if you start Classic with more than 2 GB of RAM installed.
Improves stability when using the "Return to command state" modem string command (;) with an Apple Internal USB Modem (v.92).
The Apple Internal USB Modem maintains better connections to some kinds of v.34 modems.
Includes updated security services and the latest Security Updates.

Jeff Donald · October 3rd, 2003, 07:54 PM

If you previously installed 10.2.8, update will show a very small patch to download to fix battery time problem and ethernet problem.

Patricia Kim · October 3rd, 2003, 08:54 PM

Does the support for DVD+R/W apply to superdrives in powerbooks? And is it only for DVD+R/W?

Ted Springer · October 3rd, 2003, 09:47 PM

I'm pretty sure it only supports the drives themselves, and those drives can burn whatever media is compatible with them. The stuff in Powerbooks is all DVD-R I believe.

Patricia Kim · October 3rd, 2003, 09:54 PM

You're right. I just learned that there's a way of tricking other drives to write to R/W media, but not powerbooks. I was hoping that might change with this upgrade. Thanks for the info.

Alan Tran · October 4th, 2003, 10:26 PM

everything runs fine for me

October 10th, 2003, 04:21 PM

FCP 4.0.1 is good and is needed as for 10.2.8 either one is iffy as they still have bugs on the user end. It mostly comes down to the way you have the computer configured.

October 3rd, 2003, 06:18 PM	#1
Ted Springer Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 328	OS X 10.2.8 reposted OS X 10.2.8 has been reposted and has had the bugs worked out, apparently. Also, it would seem to add support for DVD+R/W. Among the enhancements: The computer will now wake from sleep if both an AirPort Extreme card and some kinds of PCI cards are installed. iChat works better on AirPort networks. Adds support for these third-party disc burners: Logitech Corp. LCW-E48F 48x24x48x, MCE Lucid-SD DVD-R/RW Drive, Formac Devideon FWD1496-3DVD-R 4x, TDK DVD+/-R/RW Drive - DED+440, LaCie d2 CD-RW FireWire 52x32x52x Bluetooth devices are now available after the computer wakes from sleep. Some FireWire devices will work better if you connect them after disconnecting certain kinds of digital cameras. Keyspan Twin Serial adapters work better when connected to a USB 2.0 hub. FireWire devices, including iPod, are now available when the computer wakes from sleep. Prevents a kernel panic from happening if you start Classic with more than 2 GB of RAM installed. Improves stability when using the "Return to command state" modem string command (;) with an Apple Internal USB Modem (v.92). The Apple Internal USB Modem maintains better connections to some kinds of v.34 modems. Includes updated security services and the latest Security Updates.

October 3rd, 2003, 07:54 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	If you previously installed 10.2.8, update will show a very small patch to download to fix battery time problem and ethernet problem. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 3rd, 2003, 08:54 PM	#3
Patricia Kim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 453	Does the support for DVD+R/W apply to superdrives in powerbooks? And is it only for DVD+R/W?

October 3rd, 2003, 09:47 PM	#4
Ted Springer Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 328	I'm pretty sure it only supports the drives themselves, and those drives can burn whatever media is compatible with them. The stuff in Powerbooks is all DVD-R I believe.

October 3rd, 2003, 09:54 PM	#5
Patricia Kim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 453	You're right. I just learned that there's a way of tricking other drives to write to R/W media, but not powerbooks. I was hoping that might change with this upgrade. Thanks for the info.

October 4th, 2003, 10:26 PM	#6
Alan Tran Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 121	everything runs fine for me

October 10th, 2003, 04:21 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	FCP 4.0.1 is good and is needed as for 10.2.8 either one is iffy as they still have bugs on the user end. It mostly comes down to the way you have the computer configured.