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Electric Comet

11/02/2017 12:03 PM

do you want firmware in your hardware


was reading about some newer hardware and looked at the manufacturer
website and there was a reminder to customers to update the firmware

do not want any firmware in my hardware

when it comes to machinery i have to say no unless it is automated
like a cnc machine but nothing i have to operate with my hands and
be close to








This topic has 15 replies

k

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

11/02/2017 7:13 PM

On Sat, 11 Feb 2017 12:03:50 -0800, Electric Comet
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
>was reading about some newer hardware and looked at the manufacturer
>website and there was a reminder to customers to update the firmware
>
>do not want any firmware in my hardware

It's easy to see that you have a software problem.
>
>when it comes to machinery i have to say no unless it is automated
>like a cnc machine but nothing i have to operate with my hands and
>be close to

You'd better walk then. You car probably has a couple dozen computers
in it.

Pp

Puckdropper

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

12/02/2017 7:07 PM

Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

>
>
> No Kidding, I think if there was a firmware update for my Bosch Laser
> measure I would want to update it, and certainly for my SawStop. And
> my Calculated Industries fraction calculator on my iPhone. Maybe even
> my electronic TiltBox angle measure, Calipers etc.

The rule of thumb with firmware used to be "if it doesn't fix a problem
you have or have a feature you want, don't upgrade it." It was just too
risky, but with the culture of "kick it out the door, it's got upgradable
firmware" I guess that's all changed.

I miss the "don't upgrade unless you have to" way of doing things. It
made for a better product, IMO. It also left you stuck if things didn't
work out, but that didn't seem to happen too often.

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Puckdropper

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

12/02/2017 11:57 PM

DerbyDad03 <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

>
> It would be nice if the topic drift didn't set in until we actually
> knew what EC was talking about.

Teachers have these "prompt books" (not those evil tardy slip things*) to
give you something to write about. EC's just kinda a active version of one
of them.

Obviously, he doesn't want information, so if the topic skews as soon as he
posts a new thread, whatever. You guys are friends I've never met, and I
don't talk about just one subject with most of my friends.

*Please, if you have to hold my funeral at 0800, bring my casket in late!

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Dt

DerbyDad03

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

11/02/2017 3:33 PM

On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 6:10:20 PM UTC-5, woodchucker wrote:
> On 2/11/2017 4:17 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 3:04:06 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote:
> >> was reading about some newer hardware and looked at the manufacturer
> >> website and there was a reminder to customers to update the firmware
> >>
> >> do not want any firmware in my hardware
> >>
> >> when it comes to machinery i have to say no unless it is automated
> >> like a cnc machine but nothing i have to operate with my hands and
> >> be close to
> >
> > Imagine yourself in our position, sitting out here on the ole interweb,
> > reading your post.
> >
> > Is it possible that you might just want to know what kind of "hardware"
> > the OP is talking about?
> >
>
> NO!! I don't care anymore what EC posts. I hope he stops trolling.

Thank you for sharing your feelings.

> Don't feed the troll
>
> --
> Jeff

Dt

DerbyDad03

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

12/02/2017 12:10 PM

On Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:07:59 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
> >
> >
> > No Kidding, I think if there was a firmware update for my Bosch Laser
> > measure I would want to update it, and certainly for my SawStop. And
> > my Calculated Industries fraction calculator on my iPhone. Maybe even
> > my electronic TiltBox angle measure, Calipers etc.
>
> The rule of thumb with firmware used to be "if it doesn't fix a problem
> you have or have a feature you want, don't upgrade it." It was just too
> risky, but with the culture of "kick it out the door, it's got upgradable
> firmware" I guess that's all changed.
>
> I miss the "don't upgrade unless you have to" way of doing things. It
> made for a better product, IMO. It also left you stuck if things didn't
> work out, but that didn't seem to happen too often.
>

It would be nice if the topic drift didn't set in until we actually knew
what EC was talking about.

JC

"J. Clarke"

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

12/02/2017 6:28 PM

In article <82a4b7ac-5e0f-45f6-9089-
[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
>
> On Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:07:59 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
> > Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in
> > news:[email protected]:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > No Kidding, I think if there was a firmware update for my Bosch Laser
> > > measure I would want to update it, and certainly for my SawStop. And
> > > my Calculated Industries fraction calculator on my iPhone. Maybe even
> > > my electronic TiltBox angle measure, Calipers etc.
> >
> > The rule of thumb with firmware used to be "if it doesn't fix a problem
> > you have or have a feature you want, don't upgrade it." It was just too
> > risky, but with the culture of "kick it out the door, it's got upgradable
> > firmware" I guess that's all changed.
> >
> > I miss the "don't upgrade unless you have to" way of doing things. It
> > made for a better product, IMO. It also left you stuck if things didn't
> > work out, but that didn't seem to happen too often.
> >
>
> It would be nice if the topic drift didn't set in until we actually knew
> what EC was talking about.

It would be nice if EC knew what EC was talking
about. Don't hold your breath.

Ll

Leon

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

12/02/2017 10:49 AM

On 2/11/2017 3:17 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 3:04:06 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote:
>> was reading about some newer hardware and looked at the manufacturer
>> website and there was a reminder to customers to update the firmware
>>
>> do not want any firmware in my hardware
>>
>> when it comes to machinery i have to say no unless it is automated
>> like a cnc machine but nothing i have to operate with my hands and
>> be close to
>
> Imagine yourself in our position, sitting out here on the ole interweb,
> reading your post.
>
> Is it possible that you might just want to know what kind of "hardware"
> the OP is talking about?
>


No Kidding, I think if there was a firmware update for my Bosch Laser
measure I would want to update it, and certainly for my SawStop. And my
Calculated Industries fraction calculator on my iPhone. Maybe even my
electronic TiltBox angle measure, Calipers etc.

sS

[email protected] (Scott Lurndal)

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

14/02/2017 3:53 PM

DerbyDad03 <[email protected]> writes:
>On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 3:04:06 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote:
>> was reading about some newer hardware and looked at the manufacturer
>> website and there was a reminder to customers to update the firmware
>>
>> do not want any firmware in my hardware
>>
>> when it comes to machinery i have to say no unless it is automated
>> like a cnc machine but nothing i have to operate with my hands and
>> be close to
>
>Imagine yourself in our position, sitting out here on the ole interweb,
>reading your post.

That's not a problem if you just killfile EC.

Dt

DerbyDad03

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

12/02/2017 7:18 AM

On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 11:20:20 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote:
> On Sat, 11 Feb 2017 13:17:10 -0800 (PST)
> DerbyDad03 <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > Is it possible that you might just want to know what kind of
> > "hardware" the OP is talking about?
>
>
> think advanced safety features

Think about posting the exact "hardware" and manufacturer that you mentioned. You
said you looked at the "manufacturer website". Why not post a link so that we all have a
reference to the issue that prompted your post?

Is there some reason that you are not sharing the specifics of what you are talking about?

EP

Ed Pawlowski

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

12/02/2017 12:08 PM

On 2/12/2017 11:49 AM, Leon wrote:
> On 2/11/2017 3:17 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:

>>
>> Is it possible that you might just want to know what kind of "hardware"
>> the OP is talking about?
>>
>
>
> No Kidding, I think if there was a firmware update for my Bosch Laser
> measure I would want to update it, and certainly for my SawStop. And my
> Calculated Industries fraction calculator on my iPhone. Maybe even my
> electronic TiltBox angle measure, Calipers etc.


I updated the firmware on my screwdrivers. They work better with a firm
grip.

Dt

DerbyDad03

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

11/02/2017 1:17 PM

On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 3:04:06 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote:
> was reading about some newer hardware and looked at the manufacturer
> website and there was a reminder to customers to update the firmware
>
> do not want any firmware in my hardware
>
> when it comes to machinery i have to say no unless it is automated
> like a cnc machine but nothing i have to operate with my hands and
> be close to

Imagine yourself in our position, sitting out here on the ole interweb,
reading your post.

Is it possible that you might just want to know what kind of "hardware"
the OP is talking about?

wn

woodchucker

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

12/02/2017 12:27 PM

On 2/12/2017 12:08 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 2/12/2017 11:49 AM, Leon wrote:
>> On 2/11/2017 3:17 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>
>>>
>>> Is it possible that you might just want to know what kind of "hardware"
>>> the OP is talking about?
>>>
>>
>>
>> No Kidding, I think if there was a firmware update for my Bosch Laser
>> measure I would want to update it, and certainly for my SawStop. And my
>> Calculated Industries fraction calculator on my iPhone. Maybe even my
>> electronic TiltBox angle measure, Calipers etc.
>
>
> I updated the firmware on my screwdrivers. They work better with a firm
> grip.

Hmmm maybe EC can get a firmer grip on his stick, and spend less time on
the internet. :-)

EC I used to think you were a newbie just asking.. Now your pure troll
just trolling.

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woodchucker

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

11/02/2017 6:10 PM

On 2/11/2017 4:17 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 3:04:06 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote:
>> was reading about some newer hardware and looked at the manufacturer
>> website and there was a reminder to customers to update the firmware
>>
>> do not want any firmware in my hardware
>>
>> when it comes to machinery i have to say no unless it is automated
>> like a cnc machine but nothing i have to operate with my hands and
>> be close to
>
> Imagine yourself in our position, sitting out here on the ole interweb,
> reading your post.
>
> Is it possible that you might just want to know what kind of "hardware"
> the OP is talking about?
>

NO!! I don't care anymore what EC posts. I hope he stops trolling.
Don't feed the troll

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Meanie

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

11/02/2017 5:47 PM

On 2/11/2017 3:03 PM, Electric Comet wrote:
>
> was reading about some newer hardware and looked at the manufacturer
> website and there was a reminder to customers to update the firmware
>
> do not want any firmware in my hardware
>
> when it comes to machinery i have to say no unless it is automated
> like a cnc machine but nothing i have to operate with my hands and
> be close to



My ware is quite firm, thank you very much.

EC

Electric Comet

in reply to Electric Comet on 11/02/2017 12:03 PM

11/02/2017 8:20 PM

On Sat, 11 Feb 2017 13:17:10 -0800 (PST)
DerbyDad03 <[email protected]> wrote:

> Is it possible that you might just want to know what kind of
> "hardware" the OP is talking about?


think advanced safety features








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