UPDATE (Hey, peeps, there was a "Kindle alert" in the news today:)

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(NOTE: Dear Hosts, this quoted news item is from a blog and is public service so leniency regarding Copyright applies or Copyright is not applicable? Also, clarification, the cut-off date when it says "BY 03-22" is "THROUGH" 03-22/today and is for the older Kindles. Also, warning, the blog is full of cutesy/"smart&quot assed) language. )


If an update isn't done (by?) or (through?) 03-22, we won't be able to connect to the internet and the update will have to be manual. The gadget needs to be plugged in (after missing the Wifi date).

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http://www.computerworld.com/article/3046174/cloud-computing/amazon-kindle-update-or-else-itbwcw.html
[font size=5]Amazon warns: Got a pre-2013 Kindle? You must patch NOW, or else! (updated)[/font]

Your older Amazon Kindle will lose access to the cloud, unless you update yours [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: yellow"]before March 23 (Wednesday)[/FONT]. If you miss the date, you're forced to mess around with USB leads.

What's the craic? Jon Fingas warns that Your old Amazon Kindle needs an update:
Most Kindle updates focus on nice-to-have improvements, but this is one you won't want to ignore. ... Owners of pre-2013 Kindles...(the original Kindle Paperwhite and earlier)...need to update. Or you'll lose access to the Kindle Store...and anything else that depends on Kindle services.
… [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: yellow"]You can still recover[/FONT] if you're willing [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: yellow"]to manually update with a USB cable[/FONT]. (But it's) a blunt reminder that cloud-connected devices won't work forever (without) long-term support.

Dante D'Orazio kindles the inferno: (You're fired -Ed.)
That old Kindle sitting in your desk drawer is about to get locked out. ... That means, most importantly, that you won't be able to download new books...if you do not update your Kindle [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: yellow"](by) (= “THROUGH”)[/FONT] Tuesday.
… All Kindles download and install...updates automatically if they're connected to Wi-Fi. (You can) make it pull the new update by clicking "Sync and Check for Items."

Amazon warns: Got a pre-2013 Kindle? You must patch NOW, or else! (updated)
Got an Amazon Kindle from before 2013? You need an update [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: yellow"]by (= “THROUGH”) 3/22[/FONT]. Or you'll lose the cloud.

But why? JC Torres sounds worried—Update your old Amazon Kindle:
Most of the time, software updates are optional. ... Amazon isn't really giving out a reason why...only that it's doing so, regardless of user opinion.
… Whether or not a Kindle has a built-in 3G connection, users will only be able to update via Wi-Fi. ... [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: yellow"]Users who do not upgrade...will be met with: ... "Your Kindle is unable to connect at this time. Please make sure you are within wireless range and try again."[/FONT]

So run do not walk, eh? James Peckham pecks at his keyboard, to warn that You could be stopped from buying books:
If you own a pre-2013 Amazon Kindle...you may be stopped from downloading purchased books or buying new ones. ... [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: yellow"]If your Kindle is affected, Amazon will have already sent an email to you.[/FONT]
… If you don't update over-the-air by the cut-off date you'll have to...update via a USB connection. (But) we wouldn't recommend leaving it that long.

Sounds scary. And Jeff's anonymous gnomes issue this warning—Critical Software Update:
If you see this message on your device...you will need to manually install the latest software update. ... [FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: yellow"]The following devices require the latest software version:
… Kindle 1st Generation (2007) ... Kindle 2nd Generation (2009) ... Kindle DX 2nd Generation (2009) ... Kindle Keyboard 3rd Generation (2010) ... Kindle 4th Generation (2011) ... Kindle 5th Generation (2012) ... Kindle Touch 4th Generation (2011) ... Kindle Paperwhite 5th Generation (2012).[/FONT]
… You will get a final confirmation letter...on your device when the update is complete. You can find (it) by viewing all items in your Kindle Library, and then sorting...by Recent.

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