Information processing device

Abstract

An information processing device that can update software includes: a storage unit that stores control information for controlling whether or not the software can be updated; a communication unit that receives a communication message transmitted from another information processing device connected thereto via a communication line; an update control unit that updates the control information on the basis of the communication message received by the communication unit; and an update propriety determination unit that determines whether or not the software can be updated, on the basis of the control information.

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