Changing to an Intel Mac

My PowerPC Mac recently broke and I've had to replace it with a new Intel Mac but my copy of CS2 Photoshop won't instal as it says it's not supported.
What do I have to do to be able to use my software again?

There is nothing you can do. You need to upgrade your software.
Mylenium

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No total recall after change from Windows Logic Platinum 5.5.1 to Intel Mac

Hi Logic-users,
up to now I was using Logic 5.5.1 on a Windows-PC. Some days ago I changed over to Intel Mac and Logic 7.2.3. When opening a 5.5.1-Song it is converted from ASIO to Core Audio. But then I got a problem with spectrasonics Stylus RMX which I use as a drum-plugin. It was a VST-plugin in Logic 5.5.1 and is now the new Intel-nac-Version (audio-unit-plugin) in Logic 7.2.3. The MIDI-data is in the Logic-tracks but the problem is: the program doesn't use the new Stylus version automatically - there is only the outcrossed name "Stylus" in the Logic-channel. I have to activate it by hand - and then all the drum-channels within Stylus are empty. That means: I have to re-edit all the Stylus-drumsounds and -settings by hand.
What can I do to get real total recall? Or is simply not possible because I had too much change altogether (new OSX-platform / new Logic-version / new plugin-version)?
Best regards,
Thomas
Mac Pro 2x 2,66 GHz 2 GB RAM Mac OS X (10.4.8)
Mac Pro 2x 2,66 GHz 2 GB RAM Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Thomas,
I'm pretty sure you're out of luck on this one, I'm afraid. The differences are to much to be able to translate from one to the other.
We all went through it when we switched from Mac OS9 to OSX. Then we all had to go through it again when Logic went to Audio Units.
If it was a matter of VST in OSX, you could probably open it up in Logic with Fxpansions VST to AU wrapper, but I don't think you'll bee able to get it from the PC VST version to the Mac OSX VST version.
You'll have to try and recreate the RMX settings by hand. Tedious, I know, especially if you had done a lot of editing.
Another option would be to open the song on your PC, and bounce the various RMX parts to audio files, and re-import those into Logic 7. I know that's not the same, but if you were done with the programming aspect of that song, it could at least get you the sounds back.
If anyone has information to the contrary, I'd love to hear about it. But this is how I understand it to be...
Sorry.

I recently upgraded from OS 10.5 on a PowerMac G5 to an early Intel Mac running 10.7.5. To my consternation, I now find that my scroll wheel operates backwards from what I'm used to. Did Apple make a change that caused that? Is there any way around this?

I recently upgraded from OS 10.5 on a PowerMac G5 to an early Intel Mac Pro running 10.7.5. To my consternation, I now find that my scroll wheel operates backwards from what I'm used to. Did Apple make a change that caused that? Is there any way around this?

Apple didn't make this easy, did they! When Lion first came out, I think that check box was under the Trackpad heading of the System Preferences, whether you actually had a trackpad or not. I take it there's nothing there, either?
I plugged a plain ol' three button Logitech mouse into the iMac, and while the Mouse panel options did change some, the same check box for Move content in the direction of finger movement when scrolling or navigating was there.

I have OSX 10.5.7 on my Intel Mac. When I try to login using the correct password the screen goes white and just returns back to the login screen. It does not jiggle like when you enter the wrong password.

I have had a number of issues with my Intel Mac recently and had to reboot using disk utilities, safe mode, OSX recovery, but always come back to the login screen but when I type my password the screen goes white and returns to the login screen. My password is correct and the login does not jiggle as it would if the password was wrong. Please advise,

Back up all data if you haven’t already done so. There are ways to back up, even if you can’t log in. Before proceeding,you must be sure you can restore everything to the state it’s in now. If you’re not sure you can do that, STOP.
The procedure below may spare you the need for a clean reinstallation of OS X. If you don't feel comfortable carrying it out, don't. try.
Briefly, you need to delete the following file:
/var/audit/current
If you already know how to do that, you can skip the rest of this message. Do it, and try again to log in.
Boot in single-user mode by holding down the key combination command-S at the startup chime. If you’re using an external USB keyboard, it must be plugged directly into a built-in port on the Mac, not into a hub. Release the keys when you see a black screen with scrolling white text. In this mode, there’s no graphical interface; just a command line. Initially, you can’t make any changes to files.
When the text stops scrolling, and you see a line ending in a pound sign (“#”), type the following command:
mount -uw /
You must type the command exactly as given, with no mistakes. If you don’t feel able to do that, STOP. At this stage, no harm will be done if you make a mistake, but later, it will be. Press the return key.
Next, type the following command:
rm -i /var/audit/current
Press return. You should get the following output:
remove /var/audit/current?
If that's not what you get, STOP. Type the single letter N, press return, and try again. Otherwise, type the single letter Y and pressreturn.
Finally, enter the command:
exit
Press return. The text will start scrolling again, and then the system will reboot. Try again to log in.
Credit for this solution to ASC user AnthonyTW.

I did it! Opened Intel Mac all by myself!

Hello,
For a girl, I like to think I'm a little tech savy. I like gadgets just like most guys. I have recently picked up a Intel Mac Mini and was kinda itching to crack it open to see what kind of trouble I could get into. (Hopefully none of course)
Its my 3rd day with this new toy and I found it running very slow just surfing and thought maybe if I put a bit more ram in it, it might help. However, I only had an old 512 and turns out to be the wrong kind (ddr333). But I cracked open the case none the less just to torture myself!!!!
All I can say is it was EASY as pie to open the case. I used a spatual, kind of rectangular, about 1.5 to 2 inches wide (didn't measure it) it was pretty flimsy and very thin and looked like it would do the job. I had on hand the tools that came with a replacement battery for the Ipod MIni. Futureshop had installed it and gave back the tools for me to keep. The plastic thingy used to pry open the Ipod Mini helped a bit to wedge the Mac Mini when I went to the other side, so all in all it took less than a minute to open the case. It actually looks hard and scary but isn't at all.
I fretted about the antenna and checked the web abit ....just squeeze the 2 black thingys under the antenna together and it will pop up..but don't let it fly off, there's a spring under the antenna so be careful. The antenna is attached to a wire, so don't pull away..just lay it over the side for now and and remember its there so as to not rip it off the wires.
Next step that was a bit tricky was getting this wire attached to a small plastic thing at the front off. Sorry can't really explain what it is but it needs to be popped off from where it is attached. I used my Ipod plastic tool to help wedge it upwards bit by bit to get it off. It is a very tight spot and even my little fingers got in the way. That took a few minutes.
Now the part I hated the most was removing the screws. 3 are the same size and the 4th is longer. Make sure you place the mac mini a certain way when removing the screws so as to not mix them up. I place the screws in the way they were removed and made sure the mini was facing the same way when putting the screws back in. Not really rocket science but helps.
Okay, what I didn't like about the screws is it was a bit tricky to get them out as they were not out in the open except for one. The screws are very tiny..my "00" screwdriver didn't work well but the tools from the Ipod Mini did come in handy..I used the screwdriver to remove the screws . (glad I had it) You need to be careful not to drop them in the hole when screwing the back in.
Once all the screws were off and the little plastic connector removed, you can now gently lift up this top half where the harddrive is housed. When lifting, watch for the brownish cable that is attached on one side, it is attached to the top and bottom halves. You need to lean to top half over towards the brown cable so not rip it off. Also this is where the antenna is hanging over, so watch out you don't rip the antenna off at this stage too.
To change the ram is just like changing ram on your laptop. Same clippy things.
I checked the ram and yes, my old ram is not compatible so I'm S.O.L. and have to re-open this baby tomorrow as I'll be running out to get some.
So when closing up the Mini, I gingerly flipped the top part back over and watched out for the antenna. Put the antenna back on by squeezing the black thingys again and it snapped into place nicely. No big there.
Fussed a teeny bit to line up the holes. Put the plastic wire connector thingy back in at the front...it was tricky again as the space is so small to work in. Once I felt the top portion lined up, I carefully put the screws back in....praying that they didn't fall off into the unit. That would really pee me off as I would have to probably turn it upside down to get the screw out!?!? But all was well!
Lastly, put the case back on. First gently placing it on and lining it up as there is a metal thingy at the back end and make sure no wires are hanging out. Once I thought everything looked okay, I had to tap each corner down until the case went into place completely. Viola!!! All for not!!!
Hopefully everything will be fine tomorrow when I do it all over again. If I can do it..so can you!!!
Enjoy all!

Sal,
No.
1. The actual text of the warranty and the applicable law* govern, not the manual. For the armchair lawyers who bring up e) in the warranty: The burden of proof of damage caused is still on Apple.
2. Reread the manual: It does not and cannot legally say that opening the case voids the warranty.
Even though the manual says that there are no user upgradable parts, it doesn't change Apple's obligations under the warranty or take away your rights under federal (and New York state) statutes.
One thing to keep in mind: Anything you install and anything you break because you did so are not covered by warranty. If you don't know what you're doing, you should stay out of the guts of your computer.
-Wayne
*I linked to the actual text of the applicable federal statute and interpretation of that statute by the federal agency that is charged with enforcing it.

Slow performance on Intel Mac a damaged disk?

Hi,
I'm experiencing very slow performance on my Intel Mac 216 Ghz core duo, with 2GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. Running OS 10.6.8. Have been experiencing reduced performance, can't use Entourage email or Chrome, Firefox browsers at the same time. Ran Utilities to repair permissions, only a Java set of issues. Disk Utilities found no problems with the disk. Have experienced this issue increasingly for 5-6 months. Using Activity Window i see that Entourage, Word, Safari, Chrome, even System Preferences pane sometimes "Is not responding". Other system services take longer than before.
Apple support had me get larger RAM chip. Now have 2GB Ram. Upgraded to OS 10.6.8 with no improvement. Ran Software Update several times.
I have no anti virus software, have disabled Spotlight and any other memory demanding software. I'm on a in-home wi-fi network on an Airport Extreme.
In addition, at startup it takes 15+ seconds for the keyboard (wired) typing to show in the log on field. Running a single account with Admin access. Screen refreshes slow at times. Currently running is Safe Boot mode but that's not helping much.
Read on this board discussion 23238910 to use Terminal Window to do a syslog comand. The results in the Text Edit reads
Thu Jun 5 14:29:54 strait-admins-computer kernel[0] <Debug>: disk1: I/O error.
Thu Jun 5 14:32:25 strait-admins-computer kernel[0] <Debug>: disk1: I/O error.
Thu Jun 5 16:44:10 strait-admins-computer kernel[0] <Debug>: disk1: I/O error.
Fri Jun 6 09:07:00 strait-admins-computer kernel[0] <Debug>: disk1: I/O error.
I need to resolve the issue as it's killing my time!
Thanks for any suggestions.

It does not sound good for your disk drive.
I suggest you backup everything to an external disk drive ASAP.
Review the steps to changing the disk drive at http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+Intel+20-Inch+EMC+2266+Hard+Drive+Replacement/9 19

Best app for QT on Intel Mac Mini kiosk?

Hi all:
I've sent variations of this message off to various folks and fora pertaining to Flash, Director, Livestage, etc., so I thought I'd ask here as well.
I'm working on a very high profile exhibit here in NYC, which is opening to the public on Sept. 11th (draw your own conclusions). It involves a number of standard definition (not HD) video-based kiosks.
These are running on bottom of the line off-the-shelf single-core Intel Mac Minis w/ 512MB RAM. No, we cannot change the platform. We have to make it work with what we have.
We built our prototype in Director. Unfortunately, using QT in Director projects on Intel-based Macs is a non-starter, because Director executables are not Universal Binary yet.
The app is very simple -- a black background that just waits to trigger the video on a mouse click and returns to the black background when the movie is done playing.
The key thing is we need to display the highest possible image quality. We had hoped to use H.264. We've also tried 3IVX and Motion JPEG B, all of which play beautifully in the QT Player but stutter noticeably once in Director. This turns out to be a known problem, and a Universal Binary version of Director isn't due until next year.
I've also tried making a QuickTime Media Link (QTL) file that allows us to "quit when done" so that we can use BuddyAPI to open the program with the QT Player and then drop back to the Director app when done.
That works great, except for the fact that as of OSX 10.3, you can't hide the menu of an app when switching to another app, which looks terrible. Arrgh.
Flash's Player v9 (which is Universal Binary) only runs in a Browser, not as a standalone. So unless there's a browser that will run fullscreen with no chrome, that's out for the foreseeable future as well.
So now I'm thinking about building the whole thing as a self-contained QT movie in Livestage.
Livestage only runs in Rosetta, so I don't know if the QT file I build run natively in the QT player, so that I can use h.264 or 3IVX or whatever without it stuttering. I'd be perfectly happy w/ 3IVX, by the way...
Any help or direction appreciated. We have to have this up and running on site by next Monday, the 14th.
best,
FBC

Right -- well, I'm not concerned with editing the video (I use FCP, too).
I completely understand the role of bitrate in making videos look good, and for the record, I've gotten decent looking videos from Motion JPEG B at the Medium (default) quality settings...
But that's not my question here. The problem is playing back any QT codec as an asset in a larger application (eg, Flash, Director, Livestage) running specifically on the Intel Mac Minis. At the root of the problem is lack of universal binary projectors.
At the moment, the best option I have so far is using SAFT to put Safari into Kiosk mode (no title bar, etc.) and using that to play back a Flash SWF file (which give me the needed interactivity) as the default home page.
We're also going to try to roll our own Cocoa app as a wrapper for a 3ivx file. That will almost certainly look better than even a very high bandwidth FLV/SWF.
Any other ideas appreciated...

Someone tell me why is it so difficult to print from my Intel Mac Mini

I'm so frusrated at this Intel Mac Mini of mine. I wish honest to God that I never bought this evil little machine.
I have the following printers:
HP Photosmart 7550
HP Laserjet 1012
Canon MP830
I can't get anything to print! It so **** frustrating. I switched my wife from her WinXP to a Intel Mac Mini (10.4.6). She hates the Mac Mini because she can't print anything.
Why is it so difficult? Please someone enlighten me.
After months (not kidding) of searching on the web I was able to get the Photosmart 7550 to print using one of the gimp drivers, but I couldn't get it to change the paper type or quality. So that tells me I can't print any photos from my Mac. Need to use the WinXP box.
Then I was able to get the 1012 printing by selecting "open using rosetta" for the Printer Setup Utility, and selecting the "HP LaserJet 4 series - Gimp-Print v5.0.0-beta2". So now I could at least print BW docs. Great the Mac Mini is not a total waste. Then I updated software, which include the Mac mini SMC Firmware Update. I don't know what did it, but now I can't print to the 1012 anymore. ARGHH!
I tried deleting the Library/Printer/HP directory, Reseting the Printing System, Restarting the CUPs, Installing PDDs, Installing the gimp drivers. What the ****! Why do I need to do any of this? I thought the Mac was suppose to be so easy. With all those **** commercials talking about how the Mac can do anything a PC can do, you would think one of those things is being able to print.
Those people making those commericals should try using the "Printer Setup Utility" program. That will change their tune. First you have to search for your printer, then pick the Printer Model, and then pick the specific model. And God forbid you click to fast, oops you've now picked a generic printer, needs to start all over again. There's no back button. You've already committed to the generic printer type. Now you have to open the Printer Setup Utility again and delete the generic printer and go search for your printer again. Lame.
Don't get me started with the Canon MP 830. I thought, ok maybe its because the 1012 and 7550 are older printers. I'll go buy a new printer - they must have current drivers for that. Canon tells me that the MP 830 is only a single OS machine, meaning you can only connect it to a windows machine and only other windows machines can print from it, or connect it to a Mac, and only other Macs can use it - Again, Lame.
Really I wanted to love the Mac OS. When I first got it, I was loving it. But what good is it if I can't print. I searched the web and it seems I'm not the only person having issues with printing.
I hate this Intel Mac Mini with every fiber of my being. Ok, maybe my printing woes are only because it's a Intel chip, and the PPC macs are golden. But come on, if you can't print from a computer, what good is it?
Please, someone help me. Otherwise, anybody want to buy a Intel dual core Mac Mini?
mac mini duo core Mac OS X (10.4.6)

You have two different issues: HP and Canon.
I don't know if I believe the Canon people. Windows XP has lots of different print options. Try installing Bonjour on Windows and then setting up a networked, Color Apple Laserwriter PS printer using "http://macmini.local:631" (assuming macmini is the name of your Mac). I have done this before (though not on a Canon). I am sure Canon will only support a standard configuration and this is not quite standard. Give it a try. It doesn't sound like it can hurt anything in your current setup.
For the HP, you might have to just wait for an updated driver from HP. HP has always had this problem. They are a huge printer company and I'm sure they get Apple hardware and OS versions before anybody else in the world. And yet, it seems as if they don't even begin working on their drivers until Apple officially releases a new OS. HP drivers are always the last to show up for a new OS and the first to break. If you get it working under MacOS 10.4.6, and then upgrade to 10.4.7, it is very likely that the HP drivers will stop working.
Unlike some of the other big companies, HP seems to have made the transition from Classic MacOS to MacOS X seamlessly. Their printer driver software works just as well on MacOS X as it did under MacOS.

No "PDF Portfolio task pane" on Intel Mac!!!

Acrobat 9 Pro has different behaviors between Intel Mac and PowerPC Mac !!!
On Intel Mac, I cannot change the default layout of any PDF Portfolios, because the "PDF Portfolio task pane" doesn't show, so there's no way to touch the "CHOOSE A LAYOUT" button.
But on PowerPC Mac, everything is fine.
I think it's a serious bug which only affect Intel Mac. Please confirm this.
Thanks.
(I attached screenshot of new created PDF Portfolio window under Intel Mac and PowerPC Mac)

Hi, Steve
I just found the key to trigger this "bug". In Acrobat or Reader's Preferences, choose "International", and there's a "Choose Font" option. I can choose between "Application Default Font" and "GB18030 compliant Font" (I don't know if this later GB18030 option shows in non-Chinese environment).
If I choose the GB18030 option, I won't see the "PDF Portfolio task pane". I think I don't need this option, so I recover the old settings. (Obviously my Acrobat system files are not broken, but I cannot explain why simply delete all preferences in my home directory didn't work -- maybe this option are not stored in my home directory).
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10.4.7 PPC Update installed instead of Intel one on my Intel Mac

I used software update to install the 10.4.7 update yesterday. The interesting thing is software update reported the upgrade as 64MB in size. I'm sure the Intel upgrade is supposed to be around 133MB in size though. As my Mac Mini is an Intel Mac, have I installed the right update?
I installed the update anyway and my mac mini still seems to be working, but will this have repercussions later on? To compare, I installed the 10.4.7 on my Intel Macbook this afternoon and the update was 133MB in size. So what update have I installed on my mini, is it the correct one, and what do I do if it isn't?

Software Update usually is able to detect which is the correct update. Updates may be different sizes on Software Update depending on the model that they are updating. If you had 10.4.5 or earlier installed, Software Update will use the Combo instead of the Delta update. The combo update includes all the updated information from 10.4.6 in addition to that of 10.4.7 when updating, whereas the Delta is only the changes from 10.4.6 to 10.4.7. You haven't stated that your machine is misbehaving in anyway, so I think you installed the right update. Look in your Library Receipts folder to determine which update was installed:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25799

Intel Mac mini: Power LED Brightness

Hi,
I've discovered a quirky little 'feature' with my new Intel Mac mini. The brightness of the power LED varies with the time of day - late at night the LED is dimmer that first thing in the morning.
I've verified this by changing the clock time manually and sure enough as soon as I click save the brightness changes.
This didn't happen with my previous PowerPC mini. Anyone else noticed this with the new Intel minis?
Thanks,
Nina
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Thanks
I noticed it when the PowerPC and Intel minis were side by side one evening and my initial thought was that maybe it's just a duff LED. This morning it was back to full brightness and now tonight, it's dim again. So yeah, I just guessed that is was related to the time.
Nice article btw, highly amusing
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Which Intel Mac for Music Recording, Please?

Hi--
I'm brand new here. I'm a music professional who is in the middle of switching my recording setup toan Intel Mac-based studio, running either Logic Pro or Digital Performer (once it's ready for Intel Macs, that is).
I've got an indie filmscoring job coming up--my second. The first was done without a computer--never again!
I require some meqasure of portability--I'll be travelling between San Diego and central Mexico a few times throughout the process, either driving or occasionally flying.
So last week I ordered a MacBook Pro 17" notebook with a 2.16 Ghz processor, a 100 gig, 7200 rpm drive and 2 gigs of RAM. I have been assured by friends and contascts in the filmscoring word that this is enough horsepower to run the applications I'll need to run (mostly the recording and sequencing software, plus Quick Time).
However...I just bought my wife a 17" Intel iMac. Whoa. What a cool machine! Looking at the specs, I see it has a 1.83 Ghz dual processor, a 160 gig drive (don't know the speed offhand) and while it only comes with 512 mb of RAM I know it's upgradable to at least 2 gigs, right?
So my question is this: is the performance going to be higher on a suped-up iMac than the suped-up MacBookPro? Does anyone have an educated guess about this? The notebook has a faster processor, but...it is a laptop with a laptop drive, which are typically not as fast as a desktop drive from what I understand.
Many thanks!
Doug

If I may wade in--
Strictly speaking from a travel/immigration perspective, you are less likely to have trouble with Mexican Customs with the MacBook Pro than with the iMac 17" or 20". The immigration laws allow foreigners to enter with a personal portable computer duty free. Something as large as an iMac is possibly tempting to a corrupt official, whether they are eying it for themself or as a opportunity to pocket a chunk of change to allow you to bring it in. We have a presidential election in July, and I have noticed the old corruption creeping back in at the borders and internal customs check points that existed pre-Vicente Fox. Corrupt agents going back to the good-old-days, when it was common to supplement one's monthly salary any way one could. Do yourself a favor and go powerful, and yet less conspicuous.

Can't Migrate from G4 to Intel Mac Mini

Hi
I have been unable to migrate files from my old G4 destop to my new Intel Mac mini. I wonder if anyone could help.
I first tried first using the migration assistant on the Mac mini and used the G4 as a fire wire drive. Failed twice, the process froze both times.
Erased Intel Mac mini and tried to do a restore from G4 using Disk Utilty. Failed twice. Didn't complete process.
I then tried the same twice using Supe Duper. Completed process (took hours) but in both cases couldn't boot Mac mini. Get the folder icon on boot indicating can't find system (I think).
I though I would then clean re-install system files from restore disks that came with MIni mac and start a fresh, but won't allow me to do this !! Spent two days and no further forward.
Any suggestions ?
Would erasing Mac mini and and trying Carbon Copy Cloner work ?
Can I add files manually from G4 to mac mini ?
Thanks in advance.
G4 ibook. G4 desktop, mac mini (intel) Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Exactly which model G4 tower do you have? The
PCI-graphics G4 towers do not support FireWire Target
Disk Mode.
If FWTDM works, have you replaced the hard drive that
came with the G4? Technically, Apple claims FWTDM
will only work with the OEM (original) hard drive
that came with the G4 tower. If you've replaced it or
added a second drive, it might not work correctly in
"target" mode.
If you do have a new hard drive, you should be able
to put it into a FireWire (or USB) external hard
drive case and use the Migration/Setup Assistant to
copy your files over.
If you're still having trouble, you can copy your
files over manually. Do you know which files you're
interested in copying? If your G4 tower works in
"target" mode, but the Migration/Setup Assistant is
having trouble, you can usually just drag all the
files and folders from your user's old home folder to
the new folders on the new computer. (Macintosh
HD/Users/YourUserName/Pictures > NewMacintosh
HD/Users/YourUserName/Pictures)
-Doug
Yes I did change the hard drive to a bigger one so that may be the problem.
When I use the Traget mode I do see my "old" drive (both partitions) on my desktop so it suggests firewire is working.
Won't take everything across including applications, library etc.
Will let you know how I get on.
Thank you for your time. Geatly appreciated.

Intel Mac OS X can't connect using 802.1x with TTLS authentication

To login at the wireless network on my school I use the following settings:
802.1x connection with TTLS authentication and TTLS inner authentication set to PAP.
My MacBook Pro logs in, but has a self assigned ip-address and I can't use the network.
On my old iBook and my friend's Powerbook with exact the same settings it works perfect. (and gets an assigned ip-address throug DHCP.
Bug in the Intel version of Mac OS X I guess?

Regarding the post about other intel macs being unaffected, I don't have an imac so I don't know for sure, but the connectivity problems seem to be more widely reported for the macbooks. It's certainly possible they are affected as well, but I was under the impression they were using a different chipset and/or firmware. (note to self, check on that).
What I cant understand is why they have changed the
airport express card for the intel macs, albeit the
processor has changed but that shouldn't affect the
card as that should be processor
The intel macs were largely designed by intel. I suspect that apple provided case dimensions and a specifications list which intel then used for the designs. The wireless cards in the powerbooks were based (iirc) on a pc-card bus. The older airports were based on PCMCIA-16.
In the macbooks, it appears to be a mini-PCI-express. (I had to send my back for noise issues. ASP might tell you what bus it connects to). The benefit to this is better speed and the possibility of future expansion. Dell uses the same connector.
Some side-benefits of having the board designed by intel (or with heavy intel involvement) is that we can already dual-boot windows XP. Wireless seems to work fine if you run windows on the macbook. Therefore, I think this is a driver issue likely to be resolved sooner rather than later.

Running an Intel Mac on a Wireless Network with other Power PC Macs

I know changing the Airport to WPA encryption will allow an intel Mac with either Mac OS or WinXP OS to access the airport.
If you have powerPC Macs also, what encryption will allow both Mac (intel and powerPC) and WinXP to access the airport?
Right now either WEP for all Macas or WPA for intel Mac (Mac & WinXP).
Help
Mac Mini (Intel), iMac, eMac, iBook, G4, & Powerbook (all powerPC) Mac OS X (10.3.9) also 10.4+

Hi Sherwood!
If I recall correctly, an update to Windows XP (assuming you're using Windows XP) added WPA support to the existing WEP support. The same applies to Mac OS X.
Regardless, if both OSes are up-to-date they can use either WEP or WPA. But WEP and WPA should not be used at the same time for the same wireless network. Choose one and set your Airport first (create your infrastructure) and then set all computers to connect using that same security (add computers to your infrastructure). I suggest using WPA becuase it is more secure than WEP.
This link indicates when you can use WPA on your Mac and this link indicates when you can use WPA on your Windows system.
Hope this helps! bill
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