diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..8a87e7d0a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+*~
+*.swp
+*.bak
+.*
diff --git a/Input/Joysticks/InterLink/interlink-elite.xml b/Input/Joysticks/InterLink/interlink-elite.xml
index ec40793b8..959471ed5 100644
--- a/Input/Joysticks/InterLink/interlink-elite.xml
+++ b/Input/Joysticks/InterLink/interlink-elite.xml
@@ -1,19 +1,20 @@
 <?xml version="1.0"?>
-
 <!--
 ************************************************************************
 InterLink Elite Controller Bindings
+
 5 axis (2 joy, 1 rotary)
 4 button (1 three-position, 2 two-position, 1 momentary)
 
 Author: e-pilot - License - none - freely distributable and modifiable
-Version 0.1 - tested on Windows fgfs 2.4.0 only - Linux testing and mods (if needed) soon
+Version 0.25 - tested under WindowsXP / Debian Lenny.  Not tested on Mac.
 
 The Interlink Elite controller (by Futaba) is a component of
 RealFlight R/C Flight Simulator and connects through a USB port.
 
 Controls:
 
+
 Left Joystick up-down:        Throttle
 Left Joystick left-right:     Rudder
 Right Joystick up-down:       Elevator
@@ -28,6 +29,7 @@ Two position switch above left joystick:
              forward (push):  Gear Down
                 back (pull):  Gear Up
 
+
 Two position switch above right joystick:
              forward (push):  Apply All Brakes
                 back (pull):  Release All Brakes
@@ -37,17 +39,17 @@ Rotary knob above right joystick:
     Rotate counterclockwise:  Raise Flaps
            Return to center:  Stop flap adjustment
 
-      (Note: if flaps are adjustable in 3 increments, to obtain full
-flaps, rotate knob clockwise and return to center three times)               
+(Note: if flaps are adjustable in 3 increments, to obtain full
+flaps, rotate knob clockwise and return to center three times)
 
 Red Reset Button:             Reset View
-                                         
+
 ************************************************************************
 $Id$
 -->
-
 <PropertyList>
 
+<name>GREAT PLANES InterLink Elite</name>
 <name>InterLink Elite</name>
 
 <axis n="0">
@@ -128,8 +130,13 @@ $Id$
   </binding>
 </axis>
 
-<axis n="3">
+<axis>
   <desc>Rudder</desc>
+  <number>
+   <unix>4</unix>
+   <windows>3</windows>
+   <mac>4</mac>
+  </number>
   <binding>
    <command>property-scale</command>
    <property>/controls/flight/rudder</property>
@@ -138,8 +145,13 @@ $Id$
   </binding>
 </axis>
 
-<axis n="4">
-  <desc>Flap Control</desc>
+<axis>
+  <desc>Rotary knob - Flap Control</desc>
+  <number>
+   <unix>3</unix>
+   <windows>4</windows>
+   <mac>3</mac>
+  </number>
   <low>
    <repeatable>false</repeatable>
    <binding>
@@ -157,7 +169,7 @@ $Id$
 </axis>
 
 <button n="0">
-  <desc>Gear Control</desc>
+  <desc>Above left joy - Gear Control</desc>
   <binding>
    <repeatable>false</repeatable>
    <command>nasal</command>
@@ -173,7 +185,7 @@ $Id$
 </button>
 
 <button n="1">
-  <desc>Brakes</desc>
+  <desc>Above right joy - Brakes</desc>
   <binding>
    <command>nasal</command>
    <script>controls.applyBrakes(1)</script>
@@ -187,7 +199,7 @@ $Id$
 </button>
 
 <button n="2">
-  <desc>Reset View</desc>
+  <desc>Red Reset - Reset View</desc>
   <binding>
    <command>nasal</command>
    <script>view.resetView()</script>
@@ -195,7 +207,7 @@ $Id$
 </button>
 
 <button n="3">
-  <desc>Elevator trim up</desc>
+  <desc>3 Pos up - Elevator trim up</desc>
   <repeatable type="bool">true</repeatable>
   <binding>
    <command>nasal</command>
@@ -204,7 +216,7 @@ $Id$
 </button>
 
 <button n="4">
-  <desc>Elevator trim down</desc>
+  <desc>3 Pos down - Elevator trim down</desc>
   <repeatable type="bool">true</repeatable>
   <binding>
    <command>nasal</command>