IPhone software update 2.2 error

I'm trying to update to the 2.2 firmware but I keep getting the following error message:
+The iPhone "iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (14).+
I'm using the latest version of iTunes (updated it just an hour ago) and the latest version of Leopard.
I've tried to do a DFU restore but that's giving me the exact same error. Any ideas on how to fix error 14? Googling gave me nothing.

I've just spent the last 3 hours fixing this error.
Cause (according to apple): Too many people logging in to get the download can cause file error. Solution: wait a few days before doing any download.
Ok, how I fixed my problem after working on it for hours.
I hope you did a backup (sync) before you attempted the download. If not, you are screwed.
Assuming you have a PC, because I can't help you if not.
Here goes:
go to another pc and do another revision download. You should then be able to update the phone abeit in a clean state.
Go to the orginial pc that had the problem. Open the Itunes window.
Open Edit
Open Preferences
Open Devices tab
Click disable automatic syncing for Iphone
Click ok
Note the device backup window on this screen. It should have a date and time prior to the attempted software update. If not, you are screwed.
Close that window.
Plug in iphone and let it do whateve it does
Right click on the iphone icon on left side
Click restore from backup.
this worked for me
if you did not do a backup, you will not be able to retrieve your phone book or calendar unless you have backed them up in some other way.
hope this helps others, I am back fully functional again

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