EAC - Voluntary Voting System Guidelines

Name : | Ron Crane
Organization : | N/A
Post Date : | 9/30/2005
Glossary Comments
Glossary Term : | Firmware
Definition : |
Comment : | 7c. Additionally, Vol. I, Appendix A incorrectly defines "firmware" as Computer programs (software) stored in read-only memory (ROM) devices embedded in the system and not capable of being altered during system operation. Firmware routinely is stored in flash memory or EEPROM devices, and some computer viruses (e.g., the infamous "Chernobyl" virus10) even target this method of firmware storage.