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No more sale or updates for the boxed software version: The end of an era



For years, Microsoft Office and several of its constituent programs were available as boxed software. While these programs are always a good investment, use of this model meant that products would often be retired in favour of others; for example, Office 2003 was replaced by Office 2007, which in turn was replaced by Office 2010.




no more sale or updates for the boxed software version




As boxed software is a physical product, it also needs certain computer hardware to install. Floppy disk drives were standard inclusions for years, but as the format became obsolete, manufacturers stopped adding them. While the CD has had comparable staying power, companies like Apple are no longer including optical drives with their computers.


The Philips Hue Bridge is designed to be connected to the internet. The Philips Hue Bridge receives software updates directly from Signify (formerly known as Philips Lighting) when connected to a router with internet access and used with the official Philips Hue mobile application.


Signify intends to provide your Philips Hue Bridge with major platform software updates, if any, for a minimum of one (1) year from the date of your purchase from an authorized reseller (except in cases where the hardware is not capable).


After these dates, Signify may choose to continue to provide software updates and/or compatibility with online services and/or Philips Hue mobile applications at its discretion. Should software updates and/or compatibility with online services and/or Philips Hue mobile applications however be terminated, we recommend you upgrade to a new version of the Philips Hue Bridge.


As of April 30, 2020 no software updates are made available for the Philips Hue Bridge v1 and compatibility with our online services has been terminated at that time. The Hue Bridge v1 can be only controlled locally via the dedicated Philips Hue Bridge v1 mobile application.


*) Compatibility with our online services requires the Philips Hue Bridge be kept up to date and this compatibility will be maintained for the last 3 released software versions, except in the case of important security updates where support may need to be limited. Compatibility with the official Philips Hue mobile applications requires the Hue Bridge to be on the latest software version at all times.


Signify intends to provide your Product with major platform software updates, if any, for a minimum of one (1) year from the date of your purchase from an authorized reseller, except in cases where the hardware and/or system are not capable. And, therefore, certain features may not be available for all Products as we will communicate from time to time on our Philips Hue website (as part of this End of Support policy or otherwise) or (if applicable) in our official Philips Hue mobile app.


After this date, Signify may choose to continue to provide software updates and/or compatibility with online services and/or mobile applications for your Product at its discretion. Should software updates and/or compatibility with online services and/or mobile applications however be terminated, we recommend you upgrade to a new generation of the product.


** As the Philips Hue HDMI Sync Box is directly connected to Wi-Fi itself, it automatically updates to the latest software version. To ensure compatibility with the Philips Hue mobile applications, the Philips Hue HDMI Sync Box needs to be kept up to date.


*) Compatibility with our online services requires the Philips Hue Bridge be kept up to date and this compatibility will be maintained for the last three (3) released software versions, except in the case of important security updates where support may need to be limited. Compatibility with the official Hue mobile applications requires the Hue Bridge to be on the latest software version at all times.


Since 30 April 2020, no software updates are made available for the Hue Bridge v1 mobile application and compatibility with our online services has been terminated at that time. Subsequently, the dedicated Philips Hue Bridge v1 mobile application will go out of support and be retired on 30 April 2022. Until being retired, the Philips Hue Bridge v1 mobile application will be available on -hue.com/app.


In addition, Signify intends to continue to support the Philips Hue Sync TV app with required security, quality and interoperability updates as well as maintaining compatibility with the latest version of our Philips Hue bridge and the latest version of the Philips Hue mobile application** for a minimum total of five (5) years from the date of your purchase. After this date, Signify may choose to continue to provide software updates and/or compatibility with Philips Hue bridge and/or Philips Hue mobile applications for the Philips Hue Sync TV app at its discretion.


The Philips Hue Sync TV app can automatically update to the latest app version if you have automatic updates enabled in your TV settings. Please note that automatic updates are enabled only when the TV is connected to the Internet. Also make sure you are running the latest available TV software. The easiest way to update your TV software is directly through the settings menu on your smart TV.


Before you can figure any gain (or loss) on a sale, exchange, or other disposition of property, you must usually make certain adjustments (increases and decreases) to the basis of the property. Increase the basis of your property by capital improvements. Decrease it by depreciation, amortization, and depletion. Other adjustments may be necessary for your property. See Pub. 551 for more information.


Make sure that your device is running the latest versions of the operating system and the Shopify POS app. Software updates give you the latest features and help you avoid problems that are caused by out-of-date software. 2ff7e9595c


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