Re: Net-ethics (previously Firmware stuff)

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From: Max Elliot
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 1992 20:36

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From article <!s-=zxA@engin.umich.edu>, by jxm@engin.umich.edu (John Murray):
> - It seems like some of us tried to hide behind issues like
  ...
> 
> Meanwhile, does anyone care to define 'firmware' for us?
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> John Murray

  Just passing through, but decided to reply:

   Firmware is code for any given processor that is stored on a 
   PROM or other static memory device. It is usually written in 
   a higher level language or using an assembler and then burned
   onto the proms, which are then mounted as part of the hardware
   architecture. For example, the BIOS chips in a PC are firmware.
-Max

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From: max@megatek.com (Max Elliot)
Subject: Re: Net-ethics (previously Firmware stuff)
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