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Apple Updates SuperDrive Firmware

Posted by pudge on from the mmmmm-ejecting-CDs dept.

mmarlett writes "(Potentially) In your software update panel: 'The Power Mac G4 SuperDrive Firmware Update installs new firmware on the SuperDrive which addresses an incompatibility with 4x DVD-R and 2x DVD-RW media, and the 2x SuperDrive in the Power Mac G4. You must perform this update if you intend to use 4x DVD-R or 2x DVD-RW media in your Power Mac G4. This update also enables you to eject audio CDs that are copy-protected or have mastering errors. This update is required only for the Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio), the Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver) and the Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver 2002) with an internal Apple SuperDrive.'"

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  1. Re:DRM by bailey34 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Why would you want to "turn off" the eject copyrighted CD "feature"? This is a bug fix whereby if you had inserted a crippled CD, there was no software method for you to eject it. It isn't a copyright thing.

  2. Re:Um, yes by EricWright · · Score: 3, Insightful

    You're both confused. iMovie is for creating movies by offloading clips from your DV (and maybe other formats) Video Cameras. iDVD is for authoring (and burning?) DVDs. DVD Player is what you use to watch a DVD.