On 2016-04-21 13:24, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <> [04-21-16 04:30]: [...]
I'm forced to use Windows to apply updates and maintenance to certain gadgets, that although they all run Linux, none allows using Linux on the host computer. A TomTom car navigator (maps updates), a Kobo epub reader (buying books), a Nikon camera (for the firmware updates). All those need Windows. :-(
No need for windows to apply new firmware to any of my nikon dslrs, unzip new firmware, transfer to {cf,sd}card, insert into camera, use camera menu to apply.
The windows program searches for the updates itself, it automatically tells me some time after boot if there is some update to something. And, as I absolutely have to use Windows to update the TomTom, it becomes less hassle to use it for the rest of the hardware. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from 13.1 x86_64 "Bottle" at Telcontar)