[wxqc] VP1 Firmware Update

[Mike Y]

'Software' is generally defined as something that is 'soft and changeable'

Usually that means loadable programs that disappear when power is
removed.  However, it can also refer to loadable hardware configurations
that are maintained when power is off, but that's more fringe.

'Hardware' is generally defined as something 'hard and fixed'.  Physical
devices such as the actually chips and the associated design.  Usually
a whole PC board is termed 'hardware'.

'Firmware' is generally defined to mean loadable programs or configurations
that do NOT disappear when power is removed.  The most commonly
accepted firmware would include the BIOS in your PC and the data or
programs in EPROMs, even though the EPROM itself is considered
'hardware'.

'Vaporware' is usually non-existent software or hardware some vendors
say 'will be announced soon' or 'the next upgrade'.  (Usually as a response
to customer complaints and 'wishware')

Mike



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eddie Holmes" <eholmes at aeneas.net>
To: <kf6wax at gmail.com>; "'Discussion of weather data quality issues'"
<wxqc at lists.gladstonefamily.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 8:37 AM
Subject: Re: [wxqc] VP1 Firmware Update


> Ok, I'm going to ask."If you don't ask."  you know the saying.  So, there
is
> hardware and software.so someone define "firmware" for me.  Thanks!
>
>
>
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> From: wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net
> [mailto:wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net] On Behalf Of steve
> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 7:26 AM
> To: Discussion of weather data quality issues
> Subject: Re: [wxqc] VP1 Firmware Update
>
>
>
> Just done the same update for my VP2 and I believe one of the corrections
> was to the Barometer, my station seems to mirror the trend much better and
> more smoothly (less spikes)
>
>
>
> Best
>
> steve, AS132/kf6wax-3
>
> Kevin Gray <notsome1else at insightbb.com> wrote:
>
> I just updated the Firmware on my VP1 to Rev B, November 20 2006.
>
> Update (rental unit) was simple, and went quick and error free.
>
> Now I have correct daylight saving, as well as new added features. :-)
>
> Nothing to do now but wait for about 30 days, and check QC daily, before
> making any adjustments
>
> Are there any known issues to be aware of after updating firmware?
>
>
>
> Kevin Gray
>
> N9VPV
>
> AP879
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