Abstract: A framework for checking the compatibility of new software images to be installed on network devices is provided. In one set of embodiments, a network device running a first software image can receive, from a user, a command to install a second software image onto the network device in place of the first software image. Prior to installing the second software image, the network device can extract code for a compatibility check from a location within the second software image. The network device can then execute the code for the compatibility check and present a result value indicating a result of the compatibility check to the user.

Abstract: A framework for checking the compatibility of new software images to be installed on network devices is provided. In one set of embodiments, a network device running a first software image can receive, from a user, a command to install a second software image onto the network device in place of the first software image. Prior to installing the second software image, the network device can extract code for a compatibility check from a location within the second software image. The network device can then execute the code for the compatibility check and present a result value indicating a result of the compatibility check to the user.

Abstract: The serial device management system is a new and innovative method of aiding the deployment and troubleshooting of POS terminals serially connected to IP enabled devices. Various messages and other data may be sent through a pipe from the IP enabled device to a serially connected POS terminal. This will allow the POS terminal to behave as if it has a direct IP connection.

Abstract: A lotion dispensing shaving apparatus for shaving and dispensing shaving cream and after shave lotion includes a razor having a handle portion including a pair of lengthwise compartments. A pair of sliding levers are operationally coupled to the compartments for selectively dispensing contents of the compartments from sides of the handle adjacent to a bottom of the handle. The razor head has two angled sides each having dual blades. In various embodiments the razor head includes grooved rollers and the handle portion includes a compartment on the bottom of the handle portion for holding an antiseptic impregnated pad.