What is Firmware?
1.
noun.
(a) Low-level software that is not usually changed. Firmware is now often stored in
(b) Historically,
(c) Commonly used to describe any software on a handheld device.
The firmware in my handheld is corrupted, and now it won't even
boot .
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2.
1. Software contained in a read-only memory (ROM) device. 2. <i> geek-speak </i> The personality traits that are a little bit difficult to change (requiring brainwashing, hypnosis, or the companionship of a woman).
My cellphone needed a firmware upgrade for my girlfriend to be able to break through my call-waiting whenever she wanted.