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Overdrive - 1.0b1

use >128 GB hard drives with early G3s & G4s

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All Time:	(5.0)
This Version:	(5.0)
Current Version:	1.0b1
Release Date:	2008-11-01
License:	Beta
Downloads (this version):	677
Downloads (all versions):	677

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Product Description:

When we were developing LeopardAssist, we found ourselves working with 10 to 15 test machines at a time running 160gb drives. None could access more than 128gb of drive space due to the limitations of 28-bit addressing. Numerous fixes are already floating around the internet but we had to question them. How can we make them sleeker, easier to switch on and off and more reliable?

The answer is Overdrive. With a single flick of the switch in Overdrive's sleek new user interface, you can enable and disable 48-bit addressing quickly and easily to enable support for modern Parallel ATA drives, with a theoretical maximum of 144 Petabytes.

The application also makes it easier for home users, with a built in partitioning guide and step-by-step guides to help with the installation of a new drive, the repartitioning of an old one and a unique partitioning guide for both Single (Master) and Secondary (Slave) drives to minimize the risk of data loss.

Overdrive makes it easy to expand your storage in older Macs, ideal for media servers and project machines.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.0

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None

Feedback Summary:

This Version:
Overall Rating:	(5.0)	Features:	(5.0)	Support:	(5.0)
Ease of Use:	(5.0)	Quality / Stability:	(5.0)	Price:	Not rated (0.0)

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Awesome! - Version: 1.0b1, 9/17/2009 06:49AM PST

Aesthetix

intech's speed tools didn't work for me but this small & very effective app is just what I needed! Nice Interface and easy to use with helpful guides! Now have a 200GB Drive into in a PowerMac G4 (sawtooth)!

Comparison with Intech Hi-Capacity Driver? - Version: 1.0b1, 11/2/2008 07:54AM PST

BradMacPro87

see http://www.speedtools.com/ATA6.html

This has been around for years and while they charge $24.95 for it, they have a proven track record with this driver and the overall SpeedTools Utilities.