How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - SMR Forum 3 Archive 4

How to avoid the EX upgrade cost

Posted by Chris Vachon [IP: 209.74.58.225] on September 29, 1999 at 09:05:13
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In Reply to: How to avoid the EX upgrade cost posted by Brent Sim on September 28, 1999 at 05:20:06:

"Surely Lexicon can come with an easier way to upgrade"

Some time ago I suggested using reprogrammable ROMs that can be flash upgraded through the RS 232 port. Lexicon could distribute the new code on CD-ROMS sent to owners via mail. Anyone with a laptop could upgrade the code themselves without having to disconnect anything.

Another way to do it could be a card slot on the back of the MC-1. The Lexicon distributes a "smart card" to owners. Insert the card and upgrade the ROM.

Buzz (remember Buzz?) stated security concerns as a reason why this can't be done.

If Lexicon could work through the code security problems, it would make life easier for customers and might provide a competitive advantage.

Just a suggestion.

Chris V

Follow Ups:

How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Brent Sim 19:33:32 09/29/99 (13)

How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Philip Brandes 20:54:59 09/29/99 (12)
- How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Brent Sim 06:35:46 09/30/99 (11)
  - How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - SMR [WizOp] 12:58:45 09/30/99 (6)
    - How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Chris Vachon 14:39:22 09/30/99 (5)
      - How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Brent Sim 04:45:42 10/01/99 (4)
        
        How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Nigel Pond [SysOp] 19:58:54 10/01/99 (0)
        
        How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Paul Prior MD 19:37:57 10/01/99 (2)
        
        How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Brent Sim 09:16:09 10/02/99 (1)
        
        How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Brian Schuster 07:34:12 10/04/99 (0)
  - How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Philip Brandes Communications 10:13:33 09/30/99 (3)
    - How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Jim Staszak 14:51:42 09/30/99 (2)
      - How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Philip Brandes 15:02:42 09/30/99 (1)
        
        How to avoid the EX upgrade cost - Nigel Pond [SysOp] 20:00:07 10/01/99 (0)

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