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On Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:08:21 +0100, Florian HEGRON wrote: |
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> Anybody can explain to me the firmware goal ? |
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> For me a firmware is a internal software of a device. So I don't really |
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> understand. |
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Manufacturers often move some of the internal software from the device to |
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the driver, especially when they sell the same device in markets with |
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different regulations. The firmware is built into the Windows drivers so |
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they can produce one device for all markets and only change the supplied |
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drivers. |
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It also makes bug fixing easier, so they can spend less time and money on |
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testing, letting the users find the bugs and fix firmware issues with |
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driver updates. |
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Neil Bothwick |
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