Firmware 2.8.1 ? - Page 6

PeterT · 07-23-2013, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayhigh

Does this mean this firmware is no good for the mini? Would love to have the italics/bold bug fixed on that too....

The standard rule with Kobo is that it's the exact same build for Glo / Aura / Mini / Low Cost Touch (N905C), and a different build for the original Touch (N905 / N905B) series.

As the firmware downbload thread says

Quote:

Originally Posted by murg

Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch (N905, N905B Models)

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura/Glo/Mini/Touch Low Cost (N905C Model)

DNSB · 07-23-2013, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayhigh

Does this mean this firmware is no good for the mini? Would love to have the italics/bold bug fixed on that too....

This should work for the Mini. The Kobo3 packages are for the old Touch model, the Kobo4 packages are for the Aura, Glo, Mini and new Touch (N905C) models.

Regards,
David

DNSB · 07-23-2013, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucas Malor

A virus for Linux? A voodoo curse is more probable.

I've seen 3 viruses in the wild that affected Linux. I know that's a slow hour for Windows or Android but still if we bury our heads in the sand, we're going to get our a**es blown off.

Admittedly, I work in IT so the question is not "Am I paranoid?", the question is "Am I paranoid enough?".

Regards,
David

rayhigh · 07-23-2013, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

This should work for the Mini. The Kobo3 packages are for the old Touch model, the Kobo4 packages are for the Aura, Glo, Mini and new Touch (N905C) models.

Regards,
David

Great, thanks - successfully installed on the Mini just now...

rayhigh · 07-23-2013, 04:55 PM

It is fantastic to be able to use fonts I actually like and have them display properly.

booklover6 · 07-23-2013, 05:26 PM

Nice update! Thanks, Jack! I'm going to put it on my Mini, too.

byblo · 07-23-2013, 05:28 PM

is the long paragraph bug and returning to sleep mode after opening the cover when no page turn fixed?

Willa · 07-23-2013, 05:32 PM

Mine just updated via the Kobo desktop - which is a quick rollout for me - normally I have to wait longer.

Rand Brittain · 07-23-2013, 05:38 PM

Remind me, I just stick this on the root of the filesystem and reboot?

jackastor · 07-23-2013, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rand Brittain

Remind me, I just stick this on the root of the filesystem and reboot?

Installation Instructions for Direct Zip Files

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Installation Instructions for Direct Zip Files

Get a zip file.
Unzip the zip file.
If going to a previous version, you may want to do a Factory Reset.
Connect your deviceto the computer and select Connect on the device (if asked). Make sure that the Kobo Desktop is not running.
Copy the entire contents of the zip file to the .kobo directory on the device.
Disconnect the device.
The Touch will now install the new software.

The zip file contains the following:
\Upgrade directory and subdirectories - Linux boot and kernal
manifest.md5sum - md5 hashes for the \Upgrade directory
KoboRoot.tgz - this is the firmware

TechniSol · 07-23-2013, 05:46 PM

PeterT,

If we're splitting hairs you're correct legally, I think, as it isn't our software to disseminate. OTOH, the odds of Kobo having any big problem with it being done, as long as it's not malware or hinky in some way, or OOOOOOOOh, FOR PROFIT, I doubt.

There is being correct, and there is being practical. I think we maybe sometimes get a little too caught up in what is proper vs. what is fair as long as no one is hurt, since it won't do anyone without a Kobo reader any good and will in no way harm Kobo's bottom line. Not saying you're wrong, just saying there's not much point discussing just whose horse it is, once it's run off...

Rand Brittain · 07-23-2013, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackastor

Installation Instructions for Direct Zip Files

Ah, thank you.

BWinmill · 07-23-2013, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechniSol

There is being correct, and there is being practical. I think we maybe sometimes get a little too caught up in what is proper vs. what is fair as long as no one is hurt, since it won't do anyone without a Kobo reader any good and will in no way harm Kobo's bottom line. Not saying you're wrong, just saying there's not much point discussing just whose horse it is, once it's run off...

Lawyers deal with the law, rather than practicalities. Since MR is somewhat more exposed than we are as individuals, the moderators have to concern themselves with that reality. Of course, they also have to deal with other practical concerns to. That would be things like where to draw the line on the distribution of such materials. One user may think direct links are okay. Another than pristine copies of the firmware is okay (it's free after all). A third may want to distributed modified firmware (it's just the FLOSS components that are being changed after all). And so on. It's easiest to set the bar where the law says to set it simply to avoid arguments.

murg · 07-23-2013, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWinmill

It's easiest to set the bar where the law says to set it simply to avoid arguments.

The problem with this is that there's very little agreement where the bar is set. Hence the multitude of lawyers and courts and judges.

taming · 07-23-2013, 06:23 PM

Kobo has always made the firmware links available to us, and has done so in a way that lets us know what devices it is for. Kobo seems to wait to post those links until the fw has been out long enough, to enough users, to be confident about it. That's a good thing. I see no reason for an individual to provide some other a non-kobo link.

The mods have ruled that doing this is against MR rules, using the illegality of distributing material under copyright as the reason.

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07-23-2013, 04:55 PM	#80
rayhigh Zealot Posts: 126 Karma: 346764 Join Date: May 2013 Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura, Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo (wife)	It is fantastic to be able to use fonts I actually like and have them display properly.

07-23-2013, 05:26 PM	#81
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Nice update! Thanks, Jack! I'm going to put it on my Mini, too.

07-23-2013, 05:28 PM	#82
byblo Traumatized Posts: 68 Karma: 175722 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: paper, Kobo Glue	is the long paragraph bug and returning to sleep mode after opening the cover when no page turn fixed?

07-23-2013, 05:32 PM	#83
Willa Davidfor's friend 😊 Posts: 295 Karma: 284140 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: U.K Device: Libra 2	Mine just updated via the Kobo desktop - which is a quick rollout for me - normally I have to wait longer.

07-23-2013, 05:38 PM	#84
Rand Brittain Bookmaker Posts: 427 Karma: 2143650 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Cybook Opus	Remind me, I just stick this on the root of the filesystem and reboot?

07-23-2013, 05:46 PM	#86
TechniSol GranPohbah-Fezzes r cool! Posts: 1,056 Karma: 3151024 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Nook STRs, Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo	PeterT, If we're splitting hairs you're correct legally, I think, as it isn't our software to disseminate. OTOH, the odds of Kobo having any big problem with it being done, as long as it's not malware or hinky in some way, or OOOOOOOOh, FOR PROFIT, I doubt. There is being correct, and there is being practical. I think we maybe sometimes get a little too caught up in what is proper vs. what is fair as long as no one is hurt, since it won't do anyone without a Kobo reader any good and will in no way harm Kobo's bottom line. Not saying you're wrong, just saying there's not much point discussing just whose horse it is, once it's run off...

07-23-2013, 06:23 PM	#90
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Kobo has always made the firmware links available to us, and has done so in a way that lets us know what devices it is for. Kobo seems to wait to post those links until the fw has been out long enough, to enough users, to be confident about it. That's a good thing. I see no reason for an individual to provide some other a non-kobo link. The mods have ruled that doing this is against MR rules, using the illegality of distributing material under copyright as the reason.