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Originally Posted by mtinmwv
Somehow I feel that the message here has been lost in the details. The best example of what I am trying to eliminate or avoid is shown by the following post:
Viewsat 9000 HD Original Factory Bin File
If you look at this post it tells you only one thing: the filename (link). The rest of the comments can be deduced from the path and title. |
First i'de like to tell you, do not be offended by anyone's post...
No one here (as experienced as they might think they are) is a perfect tech.
Everyone learns new things every day.
Second, your message was and still is very clear, details to go along with files, very important, i agree.
As per the given example, just like with ANY SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD, i recommend going to the manufacturer directly for the latest firmware.
1. Only the manufacturer of your box can guaranty the validity of the file (unmodified)
2. Only the manufacturer can provide the latest version of the file.
Just like sites such as c-net, download.com etc...
You can find software there, but the latest versions will be posted on the software manufacturer's website.
These "manufacturer" files posted here are for people who just need a quick "virgin" factory file for restoration purposes, no one uses the factory virgin files for any reason other than to bring the unit to manufacturer defaults for selling the unit or sending it for repair, otherwise you won't be here looking for bin files, now would you?.. lol