Root Rooting problem, most likely an omen

[Geoponic]

okay so i'm following http://androidforums.com/htc-hero/19660-guide-installing-modaco-custom-rom.html

to the letter


I press Back up recvoery image

Backup FAILED: Could not run command

:/

I've been in 2 minds about rooting.

What's this all about?

 

[Geoponic]

Okay, it's about patched firmware?

So does this mean i have to downgrade before i do anything?

Even though that guide says i don't.

 

[Geoponic]

*sniffs*

*rolls eyes*

 

[Xyro]

Some of the latest firmwares, such as the T-Mobile one you're running, block flashrec.

EDIT: Have a look through this thread: http://androidforums.com/htc-hero/36500-rooting-htc-problems.html
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-downgrade-your-htc-hero-so-it-can-be-rooted/