Hi All
Firstly may I thank the member “Black Hole” for his very quick and very helpful reply to my last message about Firmwares. I have had a look at the links included in Black Hole message and have to admit that I am a tad nervous of rushing in and trying things before I have asked some questions.
Though I have a fair knowledge of using computers I do have also have some difficulties (Autistic traits and Dyslexia) with learning new things. This adds to other problems I have such as anxiety and panic and if I'm not careful I can easily rush into things without thinking and end up doing something I later regret!
I hope it is all right to ask this many questions and hope that it will not cause any offence, I did try to find my answers on your pages but I found it overwhelmed me and added to the panic.
Anyway here I go:
I have taken a couple of photos of the information pages from the set-up menus from the unit.
I look forward to hearing back from you over the next few days.
Best wishes
Mario
Firstly may I thank the member “Black Hole” for his very quick and very helpful reply to my last message about Firmwares. I have had a look at the links included in Black Hole message and have to admit that I am a tad nervous of rushing in and trying things before I have asked some questions.
Though I have a fair knowledge of using computers I do have also have some difficulties (Autistic traits and Dyslexia) with learning new things. This adds to other problems I have such as anxiety and panic and if I'm not careful I can easily rush into things without thinking and end up doing something I later regret!
I hope it is all right to ask this many questions and hope that it will not cause any offence, I did try to find my answers on your pages but I found it overwhelmed me and added to the panic.
Anyway here I go:
I have taken a couple of photos of the information pages from the set-up menus from the unit.
- Which is the most up to date correct firmware for my unit?
- How easy is it update? (I have flashed Bios chips in my pc before but this appears to me to be different.)
- I am confused by what file system the USB stick should be formatted in. Please can you explain about this and the method to prepare the stick?
- How easy is it for a (scared) novice like me to add the extra programs to the set-up?
- How do you install and use the HD protection removal hack?
- How easy is it to fix a problem if the flashing fails?
- How easy is it to restore it back to an official Humax version?
- Is there any risk I could lose recorded programs at any time by flashing or re flashing the firmware?
- I have not used Linux really (only to try it by installing a live DVD and then using the pre installed software) would it be easy for me to learn what I need to know to use this new custom Humax system?
I look forward to hearing back from you over the next few days.
Best wishes
Mario