Um...MIDI files don't have viruses embedded in them. They aren't executable files, and unless the MIDI player you're using has some exploit or something, you should be fine. Just don't download anything called MyAwesomeSong.mid.exe and you'll be ok ;)
It seems Presonus just released a new firewire interface called Inspire ( http://www.presonus.com/inspire1394.html ). I was wondering if anyone's played with it or if you know how it compares to the Firebox.
I'm looking for a recording interface to start out on (I have nothing so far -- no...