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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and system for arbitrating error handling and firmware updates. SOLUTION: A computer 102 includes a processor 104 coupled to a network interface 106. The processor 104 communicates with firmware 120. The firmware 120 comprises updatable firmware components 124, fixed firmware components 130 and an arbitrator 122. The arbitrator 122 manages conflicts between firmware update requests and error handling requests by completing a request already in progress and delaying a conflicting request. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
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