Hi Folks, Running an up-to-date DVD version of Suse10.0 here. I finally get my life free of MS Windows and up pops a little problem that can only be solved with Windows software. I have a Topfield PVR (Personal Video Recorder) in my lounge room that is some distance from my computer room. It has an RS232 port and a USB 2.0 port to talk to computers with. In order to update firmware, load little Topfield applications (Taps), and transfer recorded shows for DVD archive using the pc's burner I have to run Windows only software to 'talk' to the Topfield. I worked out a solution to connect the two would be to run USB extenders with a length of cat5 cable between the ends (should be less than 40 feet). Not cheap but cheaper than setting up and learning all about secure wireless networking for this?! ( I have VERY limited income). My real problem then becomes "How do I run the Windows software on my Suse10.0 box?" I immediately thought 'wine' would be too lightweight for this - not sure why, so I had a look at a web site for Win4Lin. It was looking real good until I read in the small print something about support for USB 2.0 isn't there yet. Apparently emulators biggest problem is emulating Windows direct use of hardware. VMWare is the only other one I know of and that is getting to be a real expensive solution (if it works). I have heard of Cedega, but that is used for games isn't it? So, if anyone has any ideas on how to transfer files using a USB 2.0 interface over 40 ft or so utilizing Windows software on a Suse10.0 box; I would be most grateful to hear your solutions?? Paul.