FLIP4MAC  Here are some clarifications on the Flip4Mac check for update feature:

1. Beta versions are not part of the automated check for update process. If anyone is interested in being notified of new beta versions, please register at http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_beta_register.htm. We will send you notifications via email when beta versions are available.

2. The check for update process runs when the the componenet is in use. For example, if the frequency setting is set for weekly but the component sits idle for two weeks, the check for update will run when the component is used (in week 2).

If anyone has more questions or needs further help, please feel free to post here and we will get to the bottom of the issue. Thanks for using Flip4Mac.  
(Version 2.2.1.7b)

FLIP4MAC  The public beta will expire on January 7th, 2007. This information is listed on the Drive-in website, http://www.flip4mac.com/drivein.htm   
(Version 1.0.0.32b)

FLIP4MAC  Drive-in does not compress your images. It stores them at 100% of the original quality.  
(Version 1.0.0.32b)

FLIP4MAC  This beta version of Drive-in (V 1.0.0.32) will expire on January 7, 2007.

We've made this information more visible on our site. Thanks for the post.  
(Version 1.0.0.32b)