The only mod done was the update to A 332. I've looked over the files but cant see any .js problems, but I'm not the expert in that area.

The QR widget holds place but doesnt load. In that config option, it wont save saying it cant load qouterotater.php (which is there and valid).

has this been noticed elsewhere?

Is the quote rotator using the Mootools library? If so, this thread might help http://forum.bytesforall.com/showthread.php?t=958