As the tread title already spells out: I am stuck in a rules question. Can you buy the commlink modification "Optimization" for your Firewall software?
QUOTE (p.198 Unwired)
Optimization
This modification optimizes the device’s processor and components to enhance one particular program, applying a +1 dice pool modifier for all tests using that software. Each device may only be optimized once.
This modification optimizes the device’s processor and components to enhance one particular program, applying a +1 dice pool modifier for all tests using that software. Each device may only be optimized once.
I bolded the two relevant words that are the source of my confusion. Firewalls can be "programed". They are classified as "software".
Now the question is: does "program" in this context exclusively refer to common use and hacking programs or to all entries listed under software. Personally, I am leaning towards the "only common use and hacking programs" option, but I am uncertain.
Any thoughts?