Okay, now I'm really confused. I understand that the patch for MPE 5.0 (TIXKX11) is a beta, and I'm not that keen on installing beta patches. Also, I have had DDX installed for over a year on a variety of HP3000s with no apparent problems, so I don't know if I want to rock the boat. When I called to discuss the situation with the HPRC, they recommended that I not install the patch unless I was experiencing problems. I am inclined to agree with that assessment, but I would be interested in knowing what the user community with DDX enabled is doing. Are you installing the patch anyway? Have you had any problems after installing the patch? Am I paranoid? Am I not paranoid enough? Comments? Phil Anthony Director, System Resources Superstar Satellite Entertainment 918.488.4059 [log in to unmask]