Front Row Update!

jacg · Nov 17, 2005, 04:35 PM

I just noticed this in my Software Update box. Cool - it says I only need to log out!

Downloading now, wrecklessly, since this iMac is going back anyway.

Danksi · 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacg

I just noticed this in my Software Update box. Cool - it says I only need to log out!

Downloading now, wrecklessly, since this iMac is going back anyway.

EDIT: DeTIals of update? (got to learn to spell correctly first time!)

Why is your iMac going back?

jacg · Nov 17, 2005, 04:50 PM

Doesn't seem to fix the most obvious flaw - it still appears to hang when those software agreement boxes come up. Then it hangs becuase my new iMac is not authorised. Why not at least do something intelligent like go back to the application?

The menu button or escape does nothing - I have to press command-alt-escape. Now admitedly some people who have things to see or hear (because they used the Transfer function) will probably know about that key combination but otherwise it's going to be a pretty unfriendly introduction to Front Row.

I wonder what this update does do? Pause for first time seems the same (3 seconds) and for subsequent times (1.5 seconds).

jacg · Nov 17, 2005, 04:55 PM

This iMac buzzes. Apple say it shouldn't. Third's a charm they say.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=160855

(I'm not sure if that's how to do a link)

Danksi · Nov 17, 2005, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacg

This iMac buzzes. Apple say it shouldn't. Third's a charm they say.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=160855

(I'm not sure if that's how to do a link)

Nasty - good luck with the replacement.

Danksi · Nov 18, 2005, 12:08 AM

.. still just a bleedin' slow as before, so I wouldn't worry too much about the 'update'!

DarkNetworks · Nov 18, 2005, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danksi

.. still just a bleedin' slow as before, so I wouldn't worry too much about the 'update'!

whts the update all about?

swingerofbirch · Nov 18, 2005, 09:56 AM

does front row run slowly on the imac g5s? (i've never used it)

revjay · Nov 18, 2005, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by swingerofbirch

does front row run slowly on the imac g5s? (i've never used it)

It is not so bad, on my machine, as long as the programs (iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie/DVD) are open before hitting the front row menu button on the remote...although, when I select music playlists that are kinda big, front row hangs up a bit (4-7 seconds).
My solution...shorter playlists and slideshows for Front Row.
My movies play great...that is, the movies I have edited and produced...I can't see myself paying for the little bit of video content that Apple provides through iTunes.

crees! · Nov 18, 2005, 10:18 AM

Check VersionTracker for the update. All the info you need is there. Check the one dude's post.

nagromme · Nov 18, 2005, 10:52 AM

IF Apple put the time and money in to develop this software, then it's their right to choose WHEN and IF they wish to:

* Sell it

* Give it away

* Or include it in a bundle with other things (iLife 06, future Macs, or future standalone remote bundle)

Until then, it's only for people who bought it (iMac G5 owners) and anything else is piracy. Apple has the right to stop iMac owners from giving away unlicensed copies.

But do tell Apple you want it for other Macs:
http://apple.com/feedback

cyclotron451 · Nov 18, 2005, 11:57 AM

on my Mac Mini I had to open the packages manually and I found a "new" DVD Player.app v4.6.3 as the major component inside the front row 1.01 update

-Garry- · Nov 18, 2005, 01:35 PM

Well this doesn't fix Front Row's biggest flaw...

It still won't display albums inside folders in iPhoto when the folders are contracted. Just spins, and spins and spins...

clcnyc · Nov 18, 2005, 02:27 PM

Every time I click on a movie preview, I get the "Movie Server not available at this time", or something to that effect.

revjay · Nov 18, 2005, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clcnyc

Every time I click on a movie preview, I get the "Movie Server not available at this time", or something to that effect.

You are likely seeing that message because your internet connection is not keeping up with Apple's streaming info...am I wrong on this one?

D3LM3L · Nov 18, 2005, 03:58 PM

Crap... I'm getting the no minimize button again on my PowerMac G5!! Is anyone else having this problem/has a solution? This never happened before the 1.0.1 update!

maya · Nov 18, 2005, 04:52 PM

Saw this one coming awhile back.

clcnyc · Nov 18, 2005, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revjay

You are likely seeing that message because your internet connection is not keeping up with Apple's streaming info...am I wrong on this one?

Not likely, I'm on high speed cable.

maverick808 · Nov 18, 2005, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D3LM3L

Crap... I'm getting the no minimize button again on my PowerMac G5!! Is anyone else having this problem/has a solution? This never happened before the 1.0.1 update!

Have this periodic bug on my PowerBook, my Mac Mini, my iMac and my iBook since Tiger 10.4.0. Reported bug reports to Apple since 10.4.0.

My friends get it on various Macs ranging from old 800MHz PowerBooks to the latest PowerMacs.

I think we can safely assume it's a Tiger-wide issue and not specific to your machine or the Front Row update.

PS: I think it's OS X's most annoying and embarrassing bug... I mean... not being able to minimize windows!!! Get a grip Apple.

spencecb · Nov 18, 2005, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clcnyc

Not likely, I'm on high speed cable.

I'm on a high speed cable modem as well, but that doesn't make a difference. Cable modems are not perfect (they are a far cry from perfect, especially if you have service through Time Warner). I get that message every once in a while, too. It just means the server can't keep up.

Whistleway · Nov 19, 2005, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nagromme

But do tell Apple you want it for other Macs:
http://apple.com/feedback

why is it that apple doesn't want my feedback about ibook??

amateurmacfreak · Nov 19, 2005, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spencecb

I'm on a high speed cable modem as well, but that doesn't make a difference. Cable modems are not perfect (they are a far cry from perfect, especially if you have service through Time Warner). I get that message every once in a while, too. It just means the server can't keep up.

yeah, i agree. i hear internet's generally faster in europe... wish i was there.

hcorf · Nov 20, 2005, 07:22 PM

who told you internet is faster in europe, all the big server are in the states. Sure, uk websites are faster here (i get a ping of 12-15 from some sites) but for most stuff i am assuming the journey accross the atlantic would give a little lag.

phawksworth · Nov 21, 2005, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amateurmacfreak

yeah, i agree. i hear internet's generally faster in europe... wish i was there.

That's news to me. We have been playing catch-up here in the UK for a while. Broadband is only just reaching out to people who don't live in/near cities. Now that it is taking off, it is really taking off, but I don't think we beat the US for bandwidth.

Roll on free, open, wireless hotspots!

MacsRgr8 · Nov 22, 2005, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hcorf

who told you internet is faster in europe, all the big server are in the states. Sure, uk websites are faster here (i get a ping of 12-15 from some sites) but for most stuff i am assuming the journey accross the atlantic would give a little lag.

Time to get the concorde back...

Nov 17, 2005, 04:35 PM	#1
jacg macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK	Front Row Update! I just noticed this in my Software Update box. Cool - it says I only need to log out! Downloading now, wrecklessly, since this iMac is going back anyway.

Nov 17, 2005, 04:50 PM	#3
jacg Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK	Well that was a waste of time... Doesn't seem to fix the most obvious flaw - it still appears to hang when those software agreement boxes come up. Then it hangs becuase my new iMac is not authorised. Why not at least do something intelligent like go back to the application? The menu button or escape does nothing - I have to press command-alt-escape. Now admitedly some people who have things to see or hear (because they used the Transfer function) will probably know about that key combination but otherwise it's going to be a pretty unfriendly introduction to Front Row. I wonder what this update does do? Pause for first time seems the same (3 seconds) and for subsequent times (1.5 seconds).

Nov 17, 2005, 04:55 PM	#4
jacg Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK	Going back This iMac buzzes. Apple say it shouldn't. Third's a charm they say. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=160855 (I'm not sure if that's how to do a link)

Nov 18, 2005, 12:08 AM	#6
Danksi macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nelson, BC. Canada	.. still just a bleedin' slow as before, so I wouldn't worry too much about the 'update'! __________________ Kootenay Mountain Biking Kootenay Mac User

Nov 18, 2005, 10:52 AM	#11
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	IF Apple put the time and money in to develop this software, then it's their right to choose WHEN and IF they wish to: * Sell it * Give it away * Or include it in a bundle with other things (iLife 06, future Macs, or future standalone remote bundle) Until then, it's only for people who bought it (iMac G5 owners) and anything else is piracy. Apple has the right to stop iMac owners from giving away unlicensed copies. But do tell Apple you want it for other Macs: http://apple.com/feedback __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment?

Nov 18, 2005, 09:56 AM	#8
swingerofbirch macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Amalgamated States of Central North America	does front row run slowly on the imac g5s? (i've never used it)

Nov 18, 2005, 10:18 AM	#10
crees! macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Springfield, VA	Check VersionTracker for the update. All the info you need is there. Check the one dude's post.

Nov 18, 2005, 11:57 AM	#12
cyclotron451 macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2005	on my Mac Mini I had to open the packages manually and I found a "new" DVD Player.app v4.6.3 as the major component inside the front row 1.01 update

Nov 18, 2005, 01:35 PM	#13
-Garry- macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Merseyside, UK	Well this doesn't fix Front Row's biggest flaw... It still won't display albums inside folders in iPhoto when the folders are contracted. Just spins, and spins and spins...

Nov 18, 2005, 02:27 PM	#14
clcnyc macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NYC	Also didn't fix the movie trailer problem Every time I click on a movie preview, I get the "Movie Server not available at this time", or something to that effect. __________________ "Language is a Virus from outer space."

Nov 18, 2005, 03:58 PM	#16
D3LM3L macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Edgewater, NJ	Crap... I'm getting the no minimize button again on my PowerMac G5!! Is anyone else having this problem/has a solution? This never happened before the 1.0.1 update!

Nov 18, 2005, 04:52 PM	#17
maya macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: somewhere between here and there.	Saw this one coming awhile back. __________________ ~V~ :. it's here!!! .:

Nov 20, 2005, 07:22 PM	#23
hcorf macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2004	who told you internet is faster in europe, all the big server are in the states. Sure, uk websites are faster here (i get a ping of 12-15 from some sites) but for most stuff i am assuming the journey accross the atlantic would give a little lag.

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