true, but I would not consider a set-top tv a true embedded system, rather a specialised user-facing system. So yes, you wouldn't reset a user facing system. I

true, but I would not consider a set-top tv a true embedded system, rather a specialised user-facing system. So yes, you wouldn't reset a user facing system. I would characterise embedded systems as those having to maintain functionality without user intervention. (also, comms issues such as input stream errors are the normal program logic, i.e. defined error cases).