10.4.9 upgrade - lost my eject button

Since upgrading on my PPC G5 and an Intel iMac the eject keyboard button isn't working on either. Anyone else got this or a fix?

Sorry, I have to disagree. Changing the behavior of
something (eject key) that has functioned the same
way for YEARS is bad form.
I can't prove it now that my PPC PowerBook is upgraded to 10.4.9, but I swear I have always had to keep Eject pressed down to eject a disk, so as far as I am concerned, this latest change brings my Mac Pro in line with how my PowerBook has functioned for years, therefore by your criteria I can call it a good change. No more Mac Pro disk tray popping out at the slightest touch, yay!
Apple's own Human Interface Guideline states that
controls should "cause instant actions or visible
results when the user manipulates them."
Well, when it's working as designed, the Eject icon appears on the screen. Feedback available, test passed.

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