Well, it's been a while since I was a newbie for something, but it's nice to revisit.... my apologies to everyone

I just got an Empeg from the TTony group buy and am getting ready to start some hardcore uploading. What should I be installing software wise first? I see an Emplode 1.03 on the offiicial site, but there is no version number ANYWHERE on the CD label that came with it, or on the CD itself. Then there's talk on a version 2 but it's beta.... is it advisable to install? There's also JEmplode to confuse things more Recommendations?

Likewise, what firmware upgrades should I be doing and where can I get them? The official site doesn't have any mention of firmware, only Emplode stuff. Do I want the consumer image, or is that for linux only?

I'm just trying to save time here.... if things can be installed in a less than optimum order without having to redo anything or it stuffing things up then I guess I can fumble my way through.

Anyway, thanks for persevering with what is no doubt asked all the time, it's much appreciated

Ben