Re: [Fud] Editorial Charter Update

Carsten Bormann <cabo@tzi.org> Tue, 10 October 2017 08:42 UTC

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On Oct 9, 2017, at 10:24, Hannes Tschofenig <hannes.tschofenig@gmx.net> wrote:
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> Hi Carsten
> 
> I had provided a response to your comment and asked whether it clarifies
> things.
> 
> I don't believe you have responded.

Sorry, I’m way behind in my mail.

> So far, I haven't heard you saying anything about what you would like to
> see done in this working group.

I think the discussion has evolved towards focusing on data formats for describing software update packages and their applicability in a secure way.  Being able for a set of managing entities (for the device owner, for the device manufacturer, for authorized third parties) to properly authorize the update of a (potentially low-resource) device with firmware that is fresh, appropriate for the device and its configuration, and appropriate for the usage situation that device is in.

> I would also like to know what you see
> wrong with bug fixing and tweaking?

Nothing is wrong with that if what is being fixed and tweaked is solving the problem after finishing the fixing and tweaking.  Not sure we are in that position.

Grüße, Carsten