What is firmware?

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What is firmware and what happens when I update it?

I've seen the phrase "firmware update" a few places before. Why and how do I update it? What changes are made to my computer? EDIT: I originally wrote "what it firmware?" but I'll save someone the trouble of posting the wikipedia article

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firmware is a term often used to denote the fixed, usually rather small, programs and data structures...

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What games (if any) can't you play on a PSP with v. 1.5 firmware (assuming I don't upgrade the firmware)

Also, are there any other disadvantages to using this firmware as apposed to the latest firmware that doesn't allow homebrew applications? Cheers -G-

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http://psp-one.co.uk All games are here

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What Is the latest Xbox 360 Hacked firmware?

What Is the latest Xbox 360 Hacked firmware i was hoping to burn my games to back ups or test games off the net (what is a program for the mac) i was hoping to mod the firmware on my 360 what is the latest firmware for the Hitachi lg drive

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when u mod a xbox360 all u hafta do is copy games onto the harddrive

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What is the purpose of the Firmware feature on Olevia TV's??

I have the 37" Olevia 437 and there is that firmware thing that updates. What does it update? I read how to do it but it seemed more complicated than I really wanted to mess with. I have read several reviews about the Olevia TV and a few of the...

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Firmware is another word for software. The purpose is to upgrade the software on your TV. This may be...

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I have custom firmware 3.71 m33 and wanna upgrade it. plz suggest what firmware is great if i need to upgrade?

plz suggest what firmware is great if i need to upgrade? plz state the pros n cons.. tq .. :)

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5.50 Prometheus any psp game will work if u need it yahoo me and i will send u link

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What is the easiest way to install custom firmware on a PS3?

I have an 80GB PS3 (the one with 4 USB ports, built in card readers and backwards compatibility with PS2 games). It's currently running system software version 3.60 and I want to know how to install custom firmware. I hear Geohot's jailbreak works but...

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No, anything 3.56 and above cannot be jailbroken due to security measures added by Sony. You would have...

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What is custom firmware for PSP?

I keep on hearing, you need custom firmware or it won't work. What exactly is custom firmware and where can i get it for my psp slim currently at 3.51 firmware. Also if i ...show more

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it basically let's you run homebrew and lotsa other stuff(good stuff) on your psp. You need a pandora...

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What is a firmware?? and how do i keep it up to date?? how do i install this firmware???

my dvd player does not play my burnt dvd, some told me that probably is my firmware

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There's nothing wrong with your burner firmware. Leave it alone. Your player is either too old to play...

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What's the best way to mod my psp? Firmware 2.71 motherboard says IC1003 on it. Please Help!?

I was not sure if I should do the backdate to firmware 1.5 or update it to like the 3.02 OE-B firmware. If I update it to the 3.02 OE-B firmware will I still be able to play backed up ...show more

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here is a guide to modding your psp just read it, itll answer all your questions

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Okay what does firmware mean regarding like jailbraking the iphone?

i was wondering what people mean when they say like for example in order to get or do this to your i phone u have to have the firmware installed or something like that what does firmware mean or what is it? what do you need it for?

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firmware is the OS (operating system) Software that runs your phone/ipod touch SETTINGS > GENERAL...

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