Firmware updates

[Rabbit Slayer]

sorry if it has been asked and answered
But will new firmware updates still be available after the 8th?

 

[skt239]

I keep hearing different things. I don't think anyone knows for sure as the regulations are so broad and vague.

 

[Jim_MDP]

I first saw this question yesterday or so and I have to ask... what the hell are you talking about?

If it's a foreign vendor/manufacturer they put the update on their server.
Unless you live in China... you're free to direct your browser to any site you like.

Are people concerned the NSA is watching for mod update downloads?
Seriously?

 

[Huckleberried]

I saw on one of the FDA things that Firmware is considered in the list of tobacco products. Fucking ridiculous. How far that can reach I have no idea.
http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/ProductsIngredientsComponents/ucm456610.htm

 

[BigNasty]

THE SIGNAL IS POWER!!
Oh and post that shit here if need be since these servers are not in the US.

 

[Rabbit Slayer]

I first saw this question yesterday or so and I have to ask... what the hell are you talking about?

If it's a foreign vendor/manufacturer they put the update on their server.
Unless you live in China... you're free to direct your browser to any site you like.

Are people concerned the NSA is watching for mod update downloads?
Seriously?

No I am concerned that companies that want to follow the rules will stop putting them out.

oh and one more thing...

 

[Jim_MDP]

No I am concerned that companies that want to follow the rules will stop putting them out.

So you just mean all of the US makers of advanced and updateable regulated mods.

The only one I think that would concern me is Evolv, but my DNAs are made overseas and I suspect they and a gazillion other sites will host any Escribe updates. No actually... Evolve is working to have their product Deeming compliant so no issue there. Fingers crossed.

Provape is probably doing the same.
Which others should folks be worried about? Not many I should think.

Or do you think an FDA/US Gov't ruling is going to stop worldwide vaping in its' tracks?

Fuck me indeed... get a grip.

 

[Jim_MDP]

THE SIGNAL IS POWER!!
Oh and post that shit here if need be since these servers are not in the US.

See... I would have presumed Joe contracted some mobbed-up Jersey Hosting service.

 

[Rabbit Slayer]

So you just mean all of the US makers of advanced and updateable regulated mods.

The only one I think that would concern me is Evolv, but my DNAs are made overseas and I suspect they and a gazillion other sites will host any Escribe updates. No actually... Evolve is working to have their product Deeming compliant so no issue there. Fingers crossed.

Provape is probably doing the same.
Which others should folks be worried about? Not many I should think.

Or do you think an FDA/US Gov't ruling is going to stop worldwide vaping in its' tracks?

Fuck me indeed... get a grip.

DMCA violations get torrent sites raided by police and computers seized...in other countries...it is almost like we signed treaties with these other countries or something

 

[Jim_MDP]

DMCA violations get torrent sites raided by police and computers seized...in other countries...it is almost like we signed treaties with these other countries or something

Learned a few new tech terms did we?

Get. A. Grip.

 

[BigNasty]

DMCA violations get torrent sites raided by police and computers seized...in other countries...it is almost like we signed treaties with these other countries or something

That is if the holders of the copywrite complain.
I do not see China allowing someone to host sw complaining.

SW is not tobacco so fuck the over reach.

 

[skt239]

DJLSB put up a blog yesterday and talked about the regulations. It was the first non-alarmist take I've heard on the subject and was actually a biter-assuring. If you have the time, listen to it. I think it starts around the 45 min mark.

 

[Jim_MDP]

That is if the holders of the copywrite complain.
I do not see China allowing someone to host sw complaining.

SW is not tobacco so fuck the over reach.

Now even you're confusing the issue for me.

This can only affect US companies.
Neither the FDA ruling(s) nor the DMCA (lol) pertain to foreign mod makers providing software support for their legally produced product... to their worldwide customers.

If an American wants to grab that update... that's between them and the NSA.

Or Google/Microsoft... whichever is greater.

 

[Jim_MDP]

DJLSB put up a blog yesterday and talked about the regulations. It was the first non-alarmist take I've heard on the subject and was actually a biter-assuring. If you have the time, listen to it. I think it starts around the 45 min mark.

it's not a Hollywood release (something the DMCA does apply to)... spoilers are allowed.

 

[triakis]

Firmware updates are tiny and free dropbox accounts are 2GB...

Just sayin'

Once something is released it's out there.