Another weird Icebook cursor-freeze problem

I recently asked about a full cursor-lockup problem here:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=440688
Problems started after updating this machine to OS 10.3.9.
Anyway, I've been able to improve matters to when the cursor freezes, I can
unlock it by unplugging the phone line to the (internal) modem. Only locks up when I'm online (dialup). Weird, huh? And down to nuisance level, though I'd still like to cure it.
Details: 2002 Icebook G3/600 running OS 10.3.9
Ran fsck, repaired permissions, cleaned & reseated RAM (tests
OK with Memtest)
Any other ideas?
TIA & Cheers -- Pete Tillman
"There is no known substitute for scrith."
--Dr. John Stockton, rass
Icebook   Mac OS X (10.3.9)   384 MB RAM

I've had that problem since I purchased my MacBook about 2 years ago. I've even flatten and installed new OSs over this time, no change. The behavior I have is the cursor sticking after just about any input which requires the computer to do some processing (ie: copying and pasting text, performing edits a photo, renaming a folder, etc...). It's very distracting when you're working hard on a document or drawing and constantly waiting for the cursor to unstick. Believe it or not, I've actually gotten used to it. Good news is, I'm buying a MacBook Pro soon, and giving this computer to my wife. I'll freak if the new Pros do it too. No......!
--Robb

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    I too am almost disqusted with Apple for 1) missing this problem and 2) not letting people know!
    I wonder how many more people are going to have lots of problems so apple can protect their PR.
    Anyways, what would be really helpful would be if someone could upgrade the latest firmware installer before itunes 7 (it's an individual ipod updating program, not itunes 6.xx)somewhere on the internet so users could download it and do away with this evil 1.2 firmware.

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