ArduPilot / ArduPilot/MissionPlanner

rename "Force bootloader"

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Description

We're trying to clear up the naming of hardware vs software. On the Initial Setup >> Install firmware screen there is a "Force PX4 Bootloader" link on the bottom right. those middle 3 letters refer to software when I think using "Pixhawk" (which is hardware) would be more accurate. Perhaps those 3 letters could be completely removed although it may cause confusion with the ChibiOS-only-boards which also need bootloaders loaded but which can't be done using this link.

![rename-force-bootloader](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1498098/43052324-95e636ca-8e5f-11e8-96b4-f7b3a202f62a.png)

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Research direction

Start at Initial Setup >> Install firmware and inspect the bottom-right "Force PX4 Bootloader" link. Confirm the intended hardware-versus-software wording with the surrounding ChibiOS-only-board behavior; done means the link label is updated without implying unsupported bootloader installation.

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Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
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1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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