Ah! .NET1.1 did not install properly. Maybe I need to wait until I get Ubuntu upgraded from 9.04 to 9.10. Mark

Thank you, I hadn't come across winetricks. Much easier. The BeoPort installation now does the file install, followed by: "An error occurred during USB driver setup" I'm clearly going to have to read up on wine, since I need to understand how to configure it. Mark

Oh dear! I tried installing WMP 10 by the normal method... it partially installed, and although I've removed it, it must have left some droppings somewhere. :( Mark

Thank you for your thoughts. Seems like it's worth trying... but I won't bet any money on it! I'll report on how it goes. Mark

Has anyone here tried running BeoPlayer in Linux, using a Windows emulator, such as Wine? I'm looking for any helpful hints before I try it for myself... I'm told that Wine configuration can be tricky. Mark

I used to live near the Gardens, and loved to take visitors there. They're known as the best kept secret in London, and well worth a visit. I've selected "interested" rather than "definite" simply because it will be a busy time for me, so my attendence will depend on the date which is selected. I'll be there if I can

Good idea, although I guess the far end is only likely to be available for a short time. It's a good piece of advice - make sure you keep both pieces to support the sale. Mark

Yes, that's the explanations that are normally given. I guess it's a matter of assessing how trustworthy the seller appears to be. Thank you for your thoughts, guys. Mark

Every so often, I see adverts on ebay for B&O equipment, where the cables have been cut off. There is normally a claim that the installation was too complex to dismantle, so the leads were cut. Are these ads genuine, or are they likely to be stolen goods? Mark

Thank you, Llewelyn. I was surprised that she got out of the car to say hello - she's usually quite antisocial. Having now had a quick tour of both Luton and Leicester, I think she now understands why I prefer to accept a much reduced salary in order to live in Malvern. The cabinet really suits the 5500. Even though I've only got a BeoMaster