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To: elmatador who wrote (45756)	12/8/2016 3:03:23 PM
From: ftth	1 Recommendation Recommended By engineer Respond to of 46821

I have my doubts that most auto recalls can be fixed via software. I hope to never own a car where critical safety or operational systems can be modified wirelessly. Plus, the ability to fix bugs wirelessly breeds complacency in designing robust systems in the first place. Look no further that the bazillion "updates" to practically every software package to fix bugs that are a result of carelessness in design and inadequate testing before release.

To: elmatador who wrote (45756)	12/8/2016 10:10:04 PM
From: engineer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 46821

they could do that today with built in wifi. Just allow the user some smart connected apps to their car while parked in the garage, like storing and updating their music and contacts, and presto!!, they have a connection to do that built in using the car owners home network. Or do it while they park at Starbucs or any other free wifi. Allow partial downloads that complete when they get done, so 5 visits to starbucs equals one upgrade. Store it on the cars internal 80G hard drive (or SSD drive..) lots of ways to do that TODAY. Trouble is that the security on the entire thing is HORRENDOUS. This is what stops them. having 50 levels of VPN and encryption so that their Jeep does not get hacked.