MacOS X Software Revision History Page
Updated: April 22, 2008
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| • SpeedTools Manager | |
| • Device Tuner | |
| • Disk Defrag | |
| • Drive PC | |
| • Integrity | |
| • Media Scanner | |
| • QuickBack | |
| • QuickBench | |
| • S.M.A.R.T. Guard | |
| • ZoneBench | |
| • ATA Hi-Capacity Driver |
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SpeedTools Manager See Product Info Page Download User's Guide |
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Version 2.4.3
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• Added the ability to check for a live network asynchronously before checking for updates. This will allow the SpeedTools Utilities Manager to continue to function if there is a network timeout or other network connectivity problem. • Corrected the issue of not being able to close the "About" window under MacOS X 10.3 and 10.4. This issue was introduced in version 2.4.2. |
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Version 2.4.2
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• Cleaned up cosmetic issues under MacOS X 10.5 "Leopard". |
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Version 2.4.1
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• Resolved a few minor issues related to the Universal Binary conversion • Repaired broken MacOS 10.2 support |
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Version 2.4
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• Converted to Universal Binary • Added ability to display updates which are specific to OEM vs. Retail version holders |
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Version 2.3
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• Added ability to label and display "deprecated" utility components |
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Version 2.2
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• Added various minor interworking and cosmetic improvements throughout |
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Version 2.1
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• Toolbar button added to hide toolbar. New keyboard commands duplicate toolbar functions. • Dramatic speed improvements throughout • Added auto-launch option at system startup • Added customized display preferences: re-order and hide individual components • Various other minor improvements |
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Version 2.0
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• Self-Corrects component permission problems • Added Pre-Authentication • Added component list and user's guides list to dock menu • Added "New Component" display from internet search • Added ability to run in "Hidden" mode. (Components can all be launched from dock) • Enhanced Online Help • Added extra preferences options • Various cosmetic improvements |
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Version 1.0
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• Initial Release |
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Device Tuner - compatible with PPC only
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Version 3.0.2
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• Now works on all MacOS X versions 10.2 through 10.4.6. | ||
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Version 3.0.1
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• Added support for more FireWire devices | ||
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Version 3.0
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• Completely rewritten driver architecture for improved compatibility with all MacOS versions 10.2 through 10.4. • Reintroduced iPod tuning compatibility (removed in version 2.0.1) • New architecture no longer requires the use of a startup item. |
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Version 2.0.1
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• Fixed iPod mounting problem with MacOS 10.3.6 | ||
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Version 2.0
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• Added support for all FireWire devices using SBP2 compliant bridge boards | ||
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Version 1.5
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• Added MacOS X 10.3 "Panther" compatibility | ||
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Version 1.0
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• Initial Release |
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Disk Defrag
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Version 2.0
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• Added ability to defragment multiple drives simultaneously • Added ability to quit during a defrag or check run • No longer report busy Spotlight or Virtual Memory swap files • Log file now opens with external editor |
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Version 1.4
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• Converted to Universal Binary. Approx. 70% scan speed improvement on Intel Macs • Fixed problem drawing file name with late versions of MacOS X 10.4 |
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Version 1.3.4
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• Fixed random crash when updating log (bug introduced in 1.3.3). Did not ever harm any files |
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Version 1.3.3
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• Improved error description in log for files which were not able to be defragged • Added percent complete information while defragging an individual fork |
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Version 1.3.2
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• Created new temporary directory to prevent permission problems with Apple Security Update 2005-006 • Fixed situation where the name of the file currently being defragmented was sometimes not drawn |
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Version 1.3.1
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• Corrected cosmetic issue where new selected volume icon was not
being redrawn properly under all versions of MacOS X 10.2. • Fixed unexpectedly quit error when defragging a file which has more than two forks under all versions of MacOS X 10.2 |
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Version 1.3
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• Added ability to check/defragment all mounted volumes at once | ||
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Version 1.2
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• Dramatic speed improvement on single and dual CPU computers • Added Multi-Processor support for better CPU load balancing on dual CPU computers • Improved file name and status drawing during defragmenting runs • Added functional "Edit" menu for editing logs |
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Version 1.1
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• Added MacOS X 10.3 "Panther" compatibility • Added viewable/editable defragmenting log history window |
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Version 1.0
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• Initial Release |
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Drive PC
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Version 2.0
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• Converted to Universal Binary • Added support for PATA and SATA drives |
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Version 1.1
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• Corrected costmetic drawer window issue under MacOS X 10.3 "Panther" | ||
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Version 1.0
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• Initial Release |
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Integrity
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Version 2.0.2
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• Corrected broken MacOS X 10.2 support. | ||
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Version 2.0.1
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• Corrected issue when running v2.0 where a test could error out instantly with an erroneous -38 "File not open" error. | ||
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Version 2.0
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• Fully re-written - Now a Universal Binary! • Added ability to test multiple volumes at once. • Dramatically reduced CPU usage while performing a test. |
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Version 1.1
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• Fixed small memory leak which slows down test over time • Added CPU usage selector |
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Version 1.0
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• Initial Release |
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Media Scanner
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Version 2.3
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• Dramatic speed improvement in file scanning mode (Now up to 4X faster!). |
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Version 2.2
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• Added ability to scan multiple drives simultaneously. |
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Version 2.1
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• Converted to Universal Binary. |
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Version 2.0.2
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• Resolves crash in File Scan mode under all OS X versions prior to 10.4 (released in v2.0.1) | ||
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Version 2.0.1
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• Resolves potential crash (released in v2.0) which could happen while translating unicode file names during a file scan | ||
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Version 2.0
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• Added "Scan Files" mode to detect bad sectors within individual files • Added Log for information regarding the detection and fixing of bad sectors |
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Version 1.1.2
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• Added support for volumes over 2 Terabytes. New limit is 8 Exabytes (8 billion Gigabytes) | ||
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Version 1.1.1
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• Corrected cosmetic issue where new selected volume icon was not being redrawn properly under all versions of MacOS X 10.2. | ||
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Version 1.1
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• Added "Test Cycles" counter • Corrected issue where a non-media error was being erroneously reported at the very end of an HFS+ volume |
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Version 1.0
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• Initial Release |
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QuickBack
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Version 2.3.4
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• Corrected issue which could prevent local network and iDisk volume mounts on backed up volumes under MacOS X 10.5.x. | ||
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Version 2.3.3
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• Corrected broken MacOS X 10.3 and 10.4 support (this issue was introduced in version 2.3.2) | ||
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Version 2.3.2
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• Updated list of reserved file names for MacOS 10.5 Leopard for bootable volume backups | ||
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Version 2.3.1
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• Updated detection of "Ignore Ownership" to be compatible with latest security updates | ||
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Version 2.3
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• Dramatic speed improvement for erasing/deleting files during volume backups • Reduced overall CPU usaged • Fixed problem where backing up to a Disk Image was not respecting the selected pad size |
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Version 2.2.1
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• Improved Disk Image encryption and compression speeds | ||
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Version 2.2
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• Converted Application, Scheduling Engine and Copy Engine to Universal Binary. | ||
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Version 2.1.9
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• Spotlight files are now filtered out from Volume Backups • Corrected reversal of 12:00 AM/PM in backup scheduling window • Minor cosmetic enhancements to improve clarity |
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Version 2.1.8
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• Changed scheduling engine for MacOS X 10.4 (Tiger) restart/shutdown compatibility | ||
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Version 2.1.7
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• Resolved issue when attempting to copy Apple's new hidden ".Metadata" folder under MacOS X 10.4.
Previous versions would post a "Duplicate Files on Destination" error message when copying volumes
without auto-replace or erase destination selected. • Improved error handling with file by file backups |
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Version 2.1.6
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• Added "Replace Files" feature for file by file backups • Added warning if "Ignore Permissions" is checked for a volume backup • Improved date format for scheduled repeating backups to improve sortability • Fixed potential bug in file copy to disk image |
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Version 2.1.5
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• Added backup to Disk Image support • Added backup to CD/DVD recordable media • Improved backup progess reporting |
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Version 2.0
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• Added MacOS X 10.3 "Panther" compatibility with scheduling • Added Files/Folders Backup |
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Version 1.0
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• Initial Release |
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QuickBench
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Version 4.0.4
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• Fixed test status progress updating in Extended Test Numberic mode. • Fixed occasional graphical mode drawing errors which could occur during multiple test cycles. |
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Version 4.0.3
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• Fixed a problem in Custom Test when several hundered or more transfers were performed the MacOS File Manager would often backfill unused portion of test file during write test. |
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Version 4.0.2
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• Ability to test a network drive where multiple computers have write priviliges (such as XSAN). |
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Version 4.0
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• Complete rewrite of all testing algorithms. All previous QB versions are NOT comparable! • Added delay for measuring read- ahead cache speads • Added ability to modify delays for both read and write caches • Added ability to test asynchronously • Added test default global reset • 2-10 and 20-100 MB transfers are now independent tests • Saved results files can now be opened on Windows(TM) computers |
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Version 3.1
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• Added A/V streaming test option to custom test. • Corrected situation in custom test where high Transfer Counts (i.e. greater than 1000) could result in a very long delay during test. |
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Version 3.0.1
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• Improved function of "Allow Write Cache Purging" option to better support more drive configurations. | ||
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Version 3.0
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• Converted to Universal Binary. • Added Custom Testing • Added Graphical View for Extended Test • Added Cancel Button • Added Test Cycles feature • Added Allow Write Cache Purge feature • Added spreadsheet-friendly saved report option |
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Version 2.1.2
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• Fixed test files sometimes not being deleted after test • No longer need to reselect test volume after clicking the "Jumbo" extended transfers option |
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Version 2.1
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• Added bar chart view • Added volume popup menu |
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Version 2.0
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• Added "Jumbo" extended transfer sizes (20 - 100 MB) |
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Version 1.0
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• Initial Release |
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S.M.A.R.T. Guard
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Version 1.1.5
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• Corrected unexpected quitting errors under 10.3 & 10.4. |
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Version 1.1.3
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• Fixed problem with settings not being saved properly under Leopard • Minor adjustment to Main Window to improve appearance under Leopard (MacOS 10.5) |
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Version 1.1.2
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• Fixed problem where PATA drive connected to DVD drive bus on MacPro's were not being seen |
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Version 1.1.1
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• Added compatibility for Intel CPU based Macs • Converted S.M.A.R.T. Guard and Alarm programs to Universal Binaries. |
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Version 1.1
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• Greatly expanded e-mail warning configuration options for compatibility with ".Mac" and other Mail servers reqiring outgoing mail authenticaion • Improved display information for SATA drives connected to third party SATA PCI cards • S.M.A.R.T. Guard now wakes up sleeping ATA drives before retrieving SMART information |
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Version 1.0.5
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• Now shows currently selected SMTP server when you change it |
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Version 1.0.4
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• No longer unexpectedly quits when no ATA drives are present • No longer unexpectedly quits when S.M.A.R.T. plugin interface is busy (being used by another application) • Added ability to change outgoing e-mail server by holding down <option> key while clicking the "Send Test Message" button • No longer unexpectely quits when selecting another drive immediately after the self test completes |
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Version 1.0
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• Initial Release |
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ZoneBench
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Version 2.0.3
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• Random test speed calculation correction now properly saved in test results file. |
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Version 2.0.2
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• Corrected 2.4% Random test speed calculation error when displaying KB/sec. |
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Version 2.0.1
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• Small appearance changes for Leopard (MacOS 10.5). |
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Version 2.0
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• Added new Random Read & Write testing. |
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Version 1.3
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• Added ability to save results in spreadsheet friendly or word processor friendly files. |
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Version 1.2
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• Converted to Universal Binary. |
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Version 1.1.3
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• Fixed crash which could occur with mounted Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) encryped volumes |
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Version 1.1.2
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• Added "quick peek" of any individual test results by moving mouse over colored test results bars on main window |
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Version 1.1.1
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• No longer need to unmount volume for volume test. (This allows write testing on boot volume and other busy volumes.) • Added Fibre Channel Device testing support |
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Version 1.1
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• Added support for devices over 2 Terabytes (2048 Gigabytes) New size limit is 8 Exabytes (i.e. 8 billion Gigabytes) • Saved results file is now modifiable |
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Version 1.0
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• Initial Release |
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ATA Hi-Capacity Driver
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Version 3.0 Leopard
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• Added new installer and driver support for MacOS 10.5 (Leopard). | ||
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Version 3.0
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• Added custom desktop icon when driver is extending capacity beyond 128 GB. | ||
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Version 2.0.1
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• Fixed restart compatibility issues with MacOS 10.3.X | ||
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Version 2.0
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• Enhanced abilities of Hi-Cap driver under MacOS versions 10.4 and higher | ||
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Version 1.2
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• Fixed cosmetic name mismatch between MODULE_NAME and Bundle identifier which shows up in System Profiler under MacOS X 10.3 and higher | ||
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Version 1.1
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• Special request release for single drive installations | ||
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Version 1.0
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• Initial Release |