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| Overall Rating: |   (3.5) |
Features: | (4.0) |
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| Ease of Use: | (5.0) |
Quality / Stability: | (3.0) |
Price: | (5.0) |
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Version 1.1 Released - Version: 1.0, 12/21/2003 05:37PM PST
iDriveX
Version 1.1 was released. The details of what was changed is in the ReadMe. There is also an uninstaller in the new version.
Great app ! And for the iBook G4 ? - Version: 1.0, 12/21/2003 11:27AM PST
Kiwiprime
Thanks, that's a great app !
I have an Ibook G3 ; can I install it too ?
:)
I have an Ibook G3 ; can I install it too ?
:)
Why risk it? - Version: 1.0, 12/21/2003 06:15AM PST
mhmyers
I had to select "just installed" because there is no option for "Would never install."
I have an iBook with a fan that did not go on *enough* that has had 1 fried hard drive and 2 cooked logic boards. All were replaced under the original 1 year warranty.
I cannot imagine why someone would risk overheating their powerbook. The fan is your friend.
I have an iBook with a fan that did not go on *enough* that has had 1 fried hard drive and 2 cooked logic boards. All were replaced under the original 1 year warranty.
I cannot imagine why someone would risk overheating their powerbook. The fan is your friend.
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Incorrectly chowned files prevents the hack from working. - Version: 1.0, 12/21/2003 04:43AM PST
Nevyn
iDriveX, you chmodded the files wrong. They are chown root:wheel, but not chown -R root:wheel!
So, for users of this app, for it to work, run this command afterwards (or wait for iDriveX to update the app if you're not too terminal-savvy):
and you should be alright.
sudo chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/AppleADM103x.kext /System/Library/Extensions/AppleADT746x.kextand you should be alright.
Incorrectly chowned files prevents the hack from working. - Version: 1.0, 12/21/2003 04:41AM PST
Nevyn
iDriveX, you chmodded the files wrong. They are chown root:wheel, but not chown -R root:wheel!
So, for users of this app, for it to work, run this command afterwards (or wait for iDriveX to update the app if you're not too terminal-savvy):
sudo chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/AppleADM103x.kext /System/Library/Extensions/AppleADT746x.kext
and you should be alright. Incorrectly chowned files prevents the hack from working. - Version: 1.0, 12/21/2003 04:40AM PST
Nevyn
iDriveX, you chmodded the files wrong. They are chown root:wheel, but not chown -R root:wheel!
So, for users of this app, for it to work, run this command afterwards (or wait for iDriveX to update the app if you're not too terminal-savvy):
sudo chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/AppleADM103x.kext /System/Library/Extensions/AppleADT746x.kext
and you should be alright. Loud fan noise is my worst enemy - Version: 1.0, 12/21/2003 03:55AM PST
Nevyn
Great! I tried to do this manually, but I missed a file. Thanks! But it really should backup the original files, and have an option to restore them. The way to implement this would be to include all four files in this installer, and offer two install options inside the installer. Also, I'd recommend making it only installable on system volumes.
Harmless and works as advertised - Version: 1.0, 12/21/2003 02:46AM PST
(1 of 2 users found this comment useful)
Spheric Harlot
People, this thing is just an automated install script for a fan fix described here:
http://www.deleet.de/ray/pbfanfix.html
That is all.
It does NOT void your warranty, since all it does is revert two files to the state they were in in 10.3.1. This sets the temperature threshold for the fan on the first-version 12" Powerbook back to WHERE APPLE HAD IT SET FOR THE PAST ELEVEN MONTHS.
People have been complaining about the 12" Powerbooks getting too hot from day one. Apple finally responded in 10.3.2.
However, I, and many others, were very happy with the temperature, since the machine was SILENT 99% of the time - until 10.3.2.
Thanks for making the fix easy - and including a comprehensive Read Me!
http://www.deleet.de/ray/pbfanfix.html
That is all.
It does NOT void your warranty, since all it does is revert two files to the state they were in in 10.3.1. This sets the temperature threshold for the fan on the first-version 12" Powerbook back to WHERE APPLE HAD IT SET FOR THE PAST ELEVEN MONTHS.
People have been complaining about the 12" Powerbooks getting too hot from day one. Apple finally responded in 10.3.2.
However, I, and many others, were very happy with the temperature, since the machine was SILENT 99% of the time - until 10.3.2.
Thanks for making the fix easy - and including a comprehensive Read Me!
