I am satisfied with the 990 as is. I purchased the 990 June of 2006. I am not that computer oriented and for that reason a little nervous about trying to install the new firmware. I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 with Windows XP and Intel Centrino Duo.
I know that this is something that I do not HAVE to do but I will feel somewhat left out of the loop if I do not take advantage of this update.

What kind of cable is necessary.

I am going on vacation for two weeks in September and I am thinking of having the Outlaws do the installing.

Waste or should I attempt it myself? What is the worse that can happen?

Thanks