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Originally Posted by davidfor
They would still have a problem with older devices. The code we are looking at is not the version of the code that actually loads the new firmware. When firmware is being loaded, it is by whatever version of the code that is already on the device.
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I'm not sure about this. The problem with the Australian devices was that the embedded factory installed firmware, that was not normally replaceable by new firmware, had some problem with installing the new versions.
My clear impression is that the firmware update management software doesn't get replaced easily. In fact, if 2.0.4 does what we think it does, they had to issue a two-stage special update to revise the firmware update management software.
I do agree with you that the older devices won't have these protections, even if they are to be added to the new devices.
But, when you get right down to it, there is no excuse not to add what protections you can, when you can. Using 'but some devices won't be protected' to not do anything is just poor management.
Given Kobo's track record with software releases, assuming that the Desktop won't screw up something is a mistake. There may be a small risk of this, but it is a valid risk, and the cost of breaking a significant number of devices can get large. Not to mention the reputational damage.