Neil wrote...
(hopefully this won't appear twice on the list...I tried sending it
yesterday and it bounced due to a 'quota reached" error)
true here also so I too will post again:
Russ asked...
Does anyone have a simple and safe software recommendation for my G3
iMac (500mHz, running Panther) so that I don't have to endure this
daft
business with region code changes on the DVD player?
you cannot make the DVD player (the software) region free _unless_
the DVD drive (the hardware) is region free first and this requires
more than just a software fix. A firmware patch of your drive is
needed, which can be a little daunting the first time around. It's do-
able though so dive in to the process explore the links if so inclined.
http://forum.rpc1.org/viewforum.php?f=30
...search and read all the forum messages that apply to your Drive &
OS - it's highly unlikely that you have a config that hasn't already
been written up many times over. There are some really helpful folks
here but they have little patience for inane questions. Read first.
http://xvi.rpc1.org/
...a quick overview and additional info & software links
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/16366
...use this freeware to determine what drive and region code you
actually have installed in your iMac (or use your System Profiler for
basic info). It's also a handy a quick way to learn if you flashed
successfully after the fact.
google on "region free" for additional info/resources if you're
curious, but everything you need to know will be in the first 2 sites
or linked from there. (sidenote: the Tiger 10.4.4 update seems to
have addressed some of the sw issues for when / if you decide to
upgrade... none of which will help you of course if you haven't
bumped the drive itself to "region free".)
good luck, db
Herzogenburg, Austria
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