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I have these two computers with related software:
One G4 1 GHz dual processor, OS 10.3.9, iSync 1.5 (v139), Address Book 3.1.2 (v321)
One G4 1.5 GHx Powerbook, OS 10.3.5, iSync 1.5 (v139), Address Book 3.1.2 (v321)
In the past I've always been able to sync the address book contacts between the two through my .Mac account and iSync. Today it won't work--although oddly enough the Safari bookmarks DO sync up. But not the address book stuff. Anybody know what might have happened that would change this?
G4 and powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

According to Overdrive:
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This was found at http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153382
So sit tight and all will be well. Hope they fix it soon since we all miss our audio books

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