First of all I really don't know if I am using the mailing list right, they don't really tell you what it is, or tell you how to use it very clearly. Please forgive me if i done something wrong. first my suggestions I like using form better and think is simpler for the average user to use. I would suggest setting one up (if you have a form and i missed it then i suggest adding a link to it from your main home page linuxtv.org) now my questions 1. You mention in readme.txt that i found in kernel source that almost all usb dvb require frimeware to run why is this? 2. Will installing new firmware on my usb dvb prevent microsoft windows working with it or have any ill effect? 3. is there anyway to buy pass installing firmware on my device? thank for you time and any replies __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ linux-dvb@xxxxxxxxxxx http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linux-dvb