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Firmware updates: Just Say No

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In Reply to: RE: Blu Ray needs firmware update!!! From Doom9 posted by Duilawyer on May 26, 2007 at 08:36:12

Mandatory firmware updates need to cease if either format is to succeed in a big way: Most people do not want to run an ethernet cable to their DVD player or worry about MAC addresses and TCP/IP settings: They just want to watch a movie.

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New format growing pains... - oscar 15:35:47 06/02/07 (0)
Except they do make it slightly easier by allowing internet downloads in lieu of returning to your local dealer. And some HD-DVD proponents seem to think highly or internet download capability.

Still, call me a fuddy-duddym I'd just as soon as not put up with the hassle of internet connectivity for my sources.
Yup, couldn't agree more - Road Warrior 12:04:56 05/27/07 (0)
60 feet to my router. And then I wouldn't know WTF to do.

Do I have to spell it out?

C----H----E----E----S----E--- A---N---D ---O---N---I---O---N----S-

oh-no

Man and machine
Keep yourself clean
or be a has-been
like a dinosaur

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