Dave,
If you are using the latest XP service pack, you're probably not capable
of firewire 800. Microsoft eliminated 800 support for some stupid
reason. The recommendation has been to re-install the previous service
pack's firewire driver.

Angie Dickinson
www.avocadoproductions.com
Arvada, CO

Dave Bradley wrote:
>> macs may seem more expensive but when you compare features and quality,
>> the difference is negligible. (firewire, excellent support, ....)
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> Oh gee, I guess I'll have to explain to my PC that it's not supposed to be
> able to do firewire 400 or firewire 800. That must be only for macs. Come
> on folks, give me a break. There's also excellent support out there are
> cheap prices or even free if you buy from a reputable company.
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