Since you've got the HTTP code going, you just need to grab /proc/empeg_power and look at the display line.

Cool. I'll look at that for version 1.6, thanks!

you could package everything up with InstallShield

My day job involves writing InstallShield programs, so I know all about how to do that.

and register the OCX for you

Fortunately, this OCX didn't need to be registered in order to work. Just drop it in the system folder and all is well.

It would bloat the download though.

Exactly why I didn't do it. An installshield program would be overkill for just one EXE and one OCX. Also, if I'm going to make an installshield for the thing, then it would be silly if I didn't include the VB6 runtimes (I mean, what's the point of doing an installer if it doesn't have the runtimes) and that would REALLY REALLY bloat the installer. So I just figured since hand-copying the OCX works, it was the most lightweight and therefore the best option.

Also, there's something about getting a utility that doesn't require an installer that I really like. I feel better knowing exactly what files I'm getting instead of having them hidden in an installer.